Netherlands: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

The International Assistance division is responsible for all Netherlands Red Cross international support for victims of disasters and conflicts and for vulnerable people exposed to hazards.

The International Assistance division has opened a vacancy for a:

Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

The Hague, 32/40 hours p/w

Purpose of the position

The Netherlands Red Cross is looking for a PME officer that can guide, advise and assist programme managers, project managers and Red Cross Red Crescent host national society (HNS) staff in designing and implementing the PME plan of the two following programmes: ‘*Innovative Approaches to Response Preparedness’* and the ‘*Upgrading Community Resilience Through Eco-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies’* programmes. The PME officer will also assist Senior PME Advisor in future proposal development and implementing the PME policy of the Netherlands Red Cross. The PME officer will work together within a sub-unit of four PME staff and reports to the Senior PME Advisor.

Background

The PME sub-unit is part of the Business Development and Advisory (BD&A) Unit. This unit brings together key elements of the International Assistance division’s organisational structure. The first key element is the provision of thematic expertise, including the development of corresponding policies and guidelines, to our programming. The second element consists of the development of new programming opportunities through innovation and resource mobilisation processes. The third element is planning, monitoring and evaluation for learning and adherence to accountability standard to donors and the people we serve (end-beneficiaries).

The BD&A Unit works closely together with the four other units within the International Assistance division (Disaster Response Unit, Programme Management Unit and two Partnership Units), as well as with other divisions within the Netherlands Red Cross such as Fundraising and Communications. As part of the BD&A unit, the PME officer provides support to all these units.

Responsibilities

• Planning: Together with the programme manager and project managers, develop and maintain planning approaches for the projects within the two programmes. Together with partners, facilitate the development of theory of changes and logical frameworks within the countries of implementation. Further design PME plans of the projects within the programme and assist partners in reporting.
• Monitoring: Develop indicator frameworks and final project proposals on intervention logic / theories of change and monitoring and evaluation plans, including alignment of key (cross-cutting) issues such as sustainability. Develop reporting tools based on the capacity of implementing partners, internal information needs and donor requirements.
• Reporting: Assist Senior PME Advisor in reviewing, aligning and promoting PME policies and guidelines for the international assistance department. Advise and support project and programme managers as well as advisors in reporting to the donor.
• Evaluations: Work together with knowledge institutes on impact assessments and develop terms of references for external evaluators/consultants and advise on PME costs in programme and project budgets.
• Capacity development: Frequent travel to partner countries to support Partner National Societies in PME activities, for instance by providing training in the ToC method, and (participative) qualitative and quantitative data collection tools for baselines, mid-term reviews and evaluations.
• Facilitate Learning: Support participative learning processes within projects and programmes. Consolidate learning and assist advisors in the BD&A in building a track record data base.
• Networking: Participate and represent the Netherlands Red Cross in relevant working groups and fora, e.g. Red Cross/Red Crescent PMER group, specific alliance working groups in absence of the Senior PME Advisor

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Behavioural Sciences, Development Economics, International Relations or other related or relevant academic field.

Skills and experience

• At least 5 years’ professional experience in an international organization.
• Relevant experience with and/or in the sub-Saharan Africa and/ or Asia context.
• Demonstrable knowledge of planning, monitoring, evaluation approaches and their application in humanitarian / development context, including LFA, ToC.
• Basic knowledge of one or more humanitarian/ development themes is an asset: community resilience strengthening, Climate Smart Disaster Risk Reduction, Response Preparedness, Forecast Based Financing and data preparedness.
• Thorough knowledge of empirical research methods both qualitative as well as quantitative. Experience with case studies, impact assessments, contribution analysis and process tracking are an asset.
• Experience in data processing and analysis (including data-visualization) and using PME information for reporting to different types of donors.
• Ability to contribute and facilitate trainings and learning uptake.
• Critical thinker, written & verbal and communication skills and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to develop clear goals, and to relate with stakeholders.
• Excellent command of the English language; working level Dutch and/or French is an asset.

Competencies

• Organisational sensitivity, cooperation, providing feed-back, planning, supportive, analysing and forming opinions, result oriented, adaptability, intercultural (communication) skills

We offer

• A full-time appointment (based on 40-hour work week) for one year, with the possibility of extension depending on performance. Funding of this position is project based.
• A flexible and human centred working environment in an international environment.
• Well balanced employment conditions with space for initiative and personal development.

Remuneration: the salary scale level is set at 11 as mentioned in the CAO, depending on education level and experience. (€ 3144,13 – € 4159,49 per month on the basis of full time employment).

Please send your cover letter and CV in English with reference to Annemieke van Teeffelen before 04-01-2018 through the following link; https://werkenbij.rodekruis.nl/nl/Vacature/Solliciteren/92485.

Red Cross embraces diversity and therefore talented minority candidates that have an EU working permit are encouraged to apply.

For more information about the position contact Reinout van Santen, RvanSanten@redcross.nl.

Please note that an assessment might be part of the selection process.

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