Canada MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation of Right To Play’s Monitoring & Evaluation Framework and Systems across the organization. The ultimate goal of this role is to use Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure that Right To Play contributes to a healthier and safer world through sport and play by facilitating continuous organizational learning, providing credible evidence and improving program effectiveness.

The M&E Officer will work in collaboration with the Regional M&E Officers and the M&E team at headquarters. In addition to broad contribution to core monitoring and evaluation processes, the M&E Officer will focus on systems building, quantitative/statistical analysis, and an ability to lead operational research studies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Responsibility #1: QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEMS (% of Time: 45%):

Ensure timely and accurate reporting outputs by updating and maintaining the Quarterly Count system; analyzing global data, and producing regular dashboard reports

Lead the development and global implementation of the M&E online database (using CRM), which encompassing key organizational outputs

Oversee and support annual outcomes reporting process by coordinating the outcomes report, reviewing reports, providing technical support, and analyzing global data

Identify innovations and improvements to enhance effectiveness of the Global M&E framework and systems

Job Responsibility #2: Internal Evaluations and Studies (% of Time: 35%):

Support internal evaluations and case studies, ensuring: strong coordination, rigorous design and data collection techniques, comprehensive analysis, and wide-spread communication of results

Manage and coordinate contractual obligations for all external evaluations

Develop evaluation summary products

Co-lead operational research studies, focused in on key measures of process, outputs, and quality

Job Responsibility #3: M&E CAPACITY BUILDING AND SUPPORT (% of Time: 10%):

Supports M&E Specialist and Deputy Director, M&E to: communicate and coordinate with Regional M&E Officers on a regular basis (at least biweekly)

Provide overall support for M&E trainings, including resource development and coordination
 Maintain regular review and documentation of sport for development, and other outcome appropriate research and results

Regularly update online M&E website, sharing learning, news, and research

Support development of global M&E learning webinars

Job Responsibility #4: PROGRAM PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT (% of Time: 10%):

Provide technical support in evaluation systems, results based management and project development.

Collaborate with Right To Play teams to support proposal writing and communications

Review annual program plans to ensure adequate and complete monitoring and evaluation plans

Regularly track research funding and evaluation opportunities through internal and external sources

Support other organizational initiatives, as needed

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Required (must have):

Bachelors degree in social sciences, international development, or related fields

Applied training in quantitative analysis/statistics

Desired (asset): Masters degree in international development, community development, public policy, business administration or related field

Membership or certification in a professional evaluation association (e.g. Canadian Evaluation Society)

EXPERIENCE Required (must have):
2-4 years practical experience developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems

1-2 years practical experience in the International Development or humanitarian sector (preferably with overseas experience)

Systems development experience, particularly data management systems

Experience developing and implementing results based management

Strong written communication and presentation skills, presenting evaluation findings through a variety of mediums—reports, dashboards, webinars

Fluency in English (written and verbal)

Desired (asset): Fluency in another language (e.g. French, Arabic, Spanish, Swahili)

Experience with CRM data systems

Experience designing and leading evaluation or research studies

Expertise and experience in training and capacity building

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED: Substantial experience and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes for NGO programs (preferably with experience in CIDA, USAID and other government-funded projects).

A background in program evaluation methodologies

Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methodology

Strong statistical and quantitative analysis skills, including application of SPSS

A strong working knowledge of issues related to development and humanitarian programming (sport for development, health, education, community development, refugee and internally displaced populations, gender equity, inclusion and advocacy).

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Advanced interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically and the ability to translate this into practical and feasible operational program planning both in written and verbal formats

Cross-cultural sensitivity and experience working with a variety of stakeholders.

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package

Employment Start Date: Immediately

Contract Duration: Full time, Indefinite

HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to:hr@righttoplay.com and kindly include “Monitoring and Evaluation Officer-reliefweb” and your name in the subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Right To Play is a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.

How to apply: 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to: hr@righttoplay.com and kindly include “Monitoring and Evaluation Officer-Reliefweb” and your name in the subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Right To Play is a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.