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Job Summary

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Mobile Team) will coordinate closely with the technical teams and SWSS implementing partners in the field to track the SWSS Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP), and implement monitoring and evaluation (M and E) systems under the supervision of the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. The RMES will be based in his/her defined region and will conduct regular site visits to SWSS activities to ensure the efficient and effective implementation and quality control of M and E activities conducted by project staff, partners, consultants or subcontractors.

Duties & Responsibilities

Principal Duties and tasks

• Lead the tracking of all PMP indicators in his/her given region;

• Assist the SMES in drafting and finalizing the PMP;

• Attend trainings on M and E concepts and practices, USAID M and E systems, and approaches to field collection and verification of data;

• Assist the SMES to implement all aspects of the SWSS M and E system including, at a minimum, data collection, compilation, analysis, reporting and storage;

• As directed, track and document the status of implementation of all SWSS activities, deliverables, and progress toward achieving targets and results;

• As directed, participate in baseline surveys, organize and manage the timely collection, analysis and reporting of baseline data, and follow-up on survey implementation;

• Deliver information to the SMES to populate USAID “Afghan info” database;

• Collect and transmit field data to the SMES for inclusion in monthly, quarterly, and annual reports;

• Support project team in tracking and documenting the status of implementation of all SWSS activities, deliverables, and progress toward achieving targets and results;

• Identify and collect success stories and other anecdotal information, as directed by the DCOP;

• Undertake regular visits to SWSS field sites in his/her regional area to support implementation of M and E and to identify where adaptations might be needed;

• Work with implementing partners to establish their systems to collect and transmit data;

• Periodically check data quality through spot checking, review of raw data and/or interviewing beneficiaries and stakeholders;

• Enter regional data on computer spreadsheets and databases (as needed) and transfer this information to the SMES;

• Keep accurate files to facilitate data auditing; and

• Perform other tasks as needed by Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.

Job Requirements

Educations:

• University degree in required/ prefer in Engineering

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years progressive experience in an equivalent position. Experience working in similar position for an International organization is preferred. Must have willingness to travel to Tetra Tech ARD/SWSS Afghanistan field offices on ARD/SWSS business. Must also have the ability to work effectively in fast-paces, stressful environment, in addition, must be flexible and willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.

• Prior work experience with a U.S. Government funded project, company, or organization in Afghanistan

Required Skills:

Working knowledge of English, both written and spoken. Able to communicate fluently effectively both verbally and in writing Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team must also be able to create a supportive working relationship among all project teams

Submission Guideline

Interested qualified Afghan candidates are invited to submit an updated CV with a short narrative application highlighting briefly candidate qualifications in response to the specific work experience and required skills, duties, and responsibilities outlined in the position description.

Email applications should be sent to jobs.kabul@gmail.com, with the vacancy reference number SWSS113, followed by the position title Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist entered in the subject line.

Application with CV should be received by the indicated closing date of 17 February 2011

Only qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted for a scheduled interview.

Functional Area

M & E

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