Jordan M&E Coordinator

Purpose of the Position:

Reporting to, guided and directed by the Senior M&E Officer, the M&E Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the M&E Officer on designing and implementing the M&E of all GFP Jordan Programmes based on M&E frameworks in use by GFP for our learning and for reporting to donors; monitoring the Jordan Programmes activities on a regular basis; processing M&E data collection & analysis and drafting Programme Evaluation Reports for the Jordan Programmes, based on baseline/endline data and Participatory Evaluations. The Programmes M&E Coordinator will assist and support the Programmes M&E Officer.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to, guided and directed by the Senior M&E Officer, the Programmes M&E Coordinator shall support the Programmes M&E Officer on:

Monitoring and Evaluation processes for Jordan Programmes

· Implementation of GFP M&E processes in the Jordan Programmes, thereby strengthening Programmes implementation by HQ Jordan Programmes Team and Jordan Programmes Implementation Teams (IMPTs).

· Applying the GFP baseline/endline surveys, session monitoring, learning and reflection, and participatory evaluation M&E processes and tools in Jordan Programmes in ways which meet GFP needs as well as Jordan Programmes donor requirements.

· Ensuring regular flow of information on M&E processes, tools and data in use by Jordan Programmes with the Institute’s staff in charge of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

· Ensuring continuous updating of Jordan Programmes database by providing the M&E information/data to Programmes Coordinators and Officers.

· Supporting and mentoring the Jordan Programmes Implementation Teams in execution of the M&E processes.

· Analysing effectiveness of M&E processes to meet GFP needs and donor requirements and providing recommendations for adaptation/development of the M&E processes and advising where donor requirements need to be negotiated.

Data Management and Analysis

· Conducting regular field visits to ensure the quality of M&E data collected by the Jordan Programmes Implementation Teams.

· Ensuring GFP and donor data queries and information requests are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.

· Direct contact and cooperation with the Field Coordinators to ensure the quality and accuracy of the collected data.

· Having sufficient skills and knowledge in using different online systems used in the Jordan programmes through Donors like Bayanati, Kobo, ActivityInfo.

· Regularly monitoring the data entered in the online systems.

Reports, Communications and Proposals

· Supporting the M&E Officer in drafting high-quality Programme Evaluation and monthly and quarterly progress reports for donors.

· Review internal monthly reports prepared by the Programmes Officers and ensure its efficiency

· Update Jordan programmes briefs and fact sheets.

· Ensuring regular flow of high-quality information, data, quotations and identification of potential human-interest stories from Jordan Programmes to feed the M&E Officer and then Donor & Partner Communications.

· Assist the M&E Officer in specific parts in the Participatory Evaluation reports (Learning and Reflection, quantitative data…); and in the quarterly reports.

Supporting Programmes Department’s major events, including direct training events (Camps, Advanced Trainings, Refresher Trainings, etc.) and Jordan Programmes field visits.

Education, Qualifications, Competences, Skills Required:

Essential:

· B.A Degree in a relevant discipline.

· At least 1 year relevant professional experience.

· Experience volunteering in development / community work.

· Experience in monitoring and evaluation.

· Experience in programme design and coordination.

· Experience in mentoring others.

· Excellent communications skills, both consensus development and interpersonal; confidence and enthusiasm when communicating internally and externally in both formal and informal presentations.

· Very good spoken and written English.

· Excellent spoken and written Arabic.

· Very good analytical skills.

· Technologically skilled (databases; documents; spread sheets; surveys; presentations).

· Ability to analyse and deal with a huge amount of quantitative data.

· Ability to reflect, learn, and improve; having experience in using feedback processes for learning.

· Ability to perform in a high-energy environment, with a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work, including the thoughtfulness to work effectively with others in a collaborative workplace; a “can do” attitude, and a willingness to “roll-up sleeves” and personally handle all aspects of position.

· Ability to work in a multi-cultural team and context; having cultural sensitivity and understanding of different interpretations of communications approaches in different global, regional, and local contexts.

· Strong interest in global current affairs, conflict resolution and peace building, and international development.

Preferred:

· Experience working internationally and in an international organisation.

· Experience working in the field of peace building and conflict transformation.

· Demonstrated knowledge of different theories of conflict transformation and social change.

· Experience in community development and behaviour change. Experience working with different age-groups (children, youth, adults) in different contexts