PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position will provide technical oversight and coordination in the monitoring and evaluation of WV South Sudan programs by ensuring impact of programs through the application of Evidence based Monitoring and Evaluation systems, Humanitarian Accountability, documentation of best practices, promoting innovation and knowledge management. This will be achieved though:

• Strengthened capacity of WVSS staff in all aspects of DME.
• Documentation, Research, evaluation and Reporting.
• Information Management, Innovation and Learning.
• Strategic engagement with WV Region and Global center and external stakeholders on program quality.
• Provision of quality DME support to the field.
• Provide Technical Support for WVSS Humanitarian Accountability processes.
• Specific focus on QA Food Assistance and Food based Programming in South Sudan.

The incumbent will also lead the WVEAR Office Initiatives, National Office strategy development process, monitoring and reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy Development and Monitoring:

• Provide technical support in strategy formulation, implementation plan, execution and monitoring to ensure alignment with the Global guidance and the regional strategy based on the landscape context of South Sudan.
• Ensure that strategy drives programming in WV South Sudan such that proposals, and that Operating Plans and budgets are aligned to the approved country program strategy.
• Ensure the establishment of strategy Measurement Frameworks and standards.

Program Planning, Assessment and Design:

• Participate in the development of program/project design documents, and development of concept papers and proposals.
• Facilitate assessments and operational research for contextual understanding, identifying opportunities, vulnerabilities, capacities and resources, deciding feasibility and setting DME priorities.

Monitoring and Evaluation and Close out/Transition:

• Work with GAM team to ensure quality programming and adherence to minimum standards including World Vision International DME standards, values and principles, SPHERE and other sector standards and protocols as well as the mainstreaming of cross-cutting themes (Peacebuilding, Gender, Environment, Protection, Disability and Christian Commitments).
• Design, implement and periodically review the M&E plan that ensures grant-funded programs comply with donor M&E requirements.
• Facilitate the development of evaluation terms of references, PDM surveys and provide technical guidance for assigned internal and external project evaluations.
• Support management and accountability through providing routine, accurate collection and reporting of information that confirms status of program activities based on logframes and M&E frameworks. Develop the quality control systems and mechanisms needed to guarantee proper management of information and data.

Reporting:

• Lead the process of annual reporting on contribution to Child Well Being through ensuring indicators are standardized and included in project designs, measurement tools are standardized as well as baselines and evaluations are conducted with minimum quality standards.

Capacity Building and Program Quality:

• Support the training and capacity development of WVSS staff in DME and LEAP including areas of program assessment, design, monitoring & evaluation methodologies.
• Develop a mentoring program for South Sudanese national staff aimed at enhancing their capacity and skills to assume increased M&E and programming responsibilities.

Information Management, Innovation and Learning:

• Support WVSS in innovative operations research and programming interventions.
• Assist in the identification of cutting-edge, research-based program assessment, design, monitoring & evaluation methodologies and models.
• Lead the roll out and implementation of Horizon 3.0,GIS, ODK.
• Develop a harmonized cloud based information management system or Excel based data base.
• Contribute to the design and review of project management information systems.
• Coordinate regular program review meetings to facilitate dialogue and learning on project/program implementation.
• Keep abreast of DME best practices through ongoing research.

Humanitarian Accountability:

• Provide technical oversight on humanitarian accountability staff as well as technical guidance to field-based staff and volunteers on Humanitarian accountability.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance and further development of humanitarian accountability mechanisms that allow communities to voice their opinions and feedback so as to help ensure that the program is appropriate, well-targeted, and meets the satisfaction of beneficiaries.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• University degree in International Development, Public Health, Rural Development, NGO Leadership or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Development and additional sector-specific credentials (such as agriculture, health/nutrition, education and DME), preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of senior Monitoring and Evaluation experience with an international NGO.
• Fluency in both written and oral English.

Preferred:

• University degree in International Development, Public Health, Rural Development, NGO Leadership or a related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including report-writing skills.
• Mature, committed Christian who is able to lead and inspire others.
• Ability to engage with governmental, NGO and other senior leaders on issues of justice, child rights and development and maintain effective partnerships.
• Excellent relationship building and people management skills.
• Excellent community development & project management skills and thorough understanding of LEAP, the DPA model and WVI Partnership frameworks.
• Excellent computer skills and other Software Application, including proficiency in MS Office and Lotus Notes (or another main email system such as Microsoft Outlook), SPSS, GIS, Google Fusion, ODK and Cloud based database.
• Excellent skills in Information Management and Evidence based M&E.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct.

Work Environment:

• The position requires ability and willingness to travel:
• Domestic Travel: 30% Regular internal travel to project areas is required.
• International Travel: 15% international travel will be required.
• On call: In emergency and disaster situations, the position will always be required to be on-call.