Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer - Mandaluyong

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Localisation Mandaluyong, Philippines
Occasional remote authorized
3 yrs of exp.
Posted on 03-20-2024

PHILIPPINE BUSINESS FOR SOCIAL PROGRESS

PBSP is committed to poverty reduction by promoting business sector leadership in, and commitment to programs that lead to self-reliance

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in statistics or related courses; advanced training in Monitoring and evaluation or masters degree is an advantage

Experiences and Expertise :

  • At least 3 years’ experience in M&E assignments
  • Demonstrated ability in data analysis, project design, monitoring, and evaluation of development activities.
  • Experience developing results frameworks, logical frameworks, or similar tools for project design is required.
  • Experience developing and/or using performance management plans or similar tools is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in monitoring and evaluating programs—including indicator development, study design, and data analysis—in multiple sectors.
  • Experience using knowledge management software or database is highly desired.
  • Experience managing grants or contracts is also highly desired.

Other/Special Skills :

  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to summarize disparate information in a clear and concise manner
  • Excellent research and data collection methodology skills
  • Ability to create organizational work plans based on higher-level goals
  • Skills in supporting staff with a variety of levels of knowledge and capabilities
  • Strong organizational skills in order to balance competing priorities
  • Ability to work independently to efficiently meet deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet programs and data base management
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The “More with Less in the Philippine Coconut Industry” project by PBSP, Lionheart, Triple20/BaiAni and Philippine Coconut Authority will contribute to SDG8 by stimulating higher levels of economic activity in the coconut sector through technological upgrading and innovation, and by focusing on safe and labor-intensive production of high value-added products from coconut sap.

The project will also pilot a business model on the establishment of nurseries or breeding gardens for superior variety seedlings, as an enterprise that would bring income to cooperative or farmers associations.

As an added value, the consortium will implement activities that will promote agricultural enterprise as a lucrative source of livelihood among the youth. The pilot nurseries for hybrid seedlings, as well as the demo farms will be opened to senior high students and agriculture students as immersion or practicum sites.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MEL), s/he is responsible for designing and delivering a knowledge infrastructure for the project that will capture and share best practices and learnings emerged from the project to different stakeholders.

With the Project Specialist of BaiAni, s/he will develop the MEL framework for the project and carry out monitoring and evaluation assignments for the project. S/he will also be responsible for ensuring that baseline, midline and end line studies are conducted, maintain a database of project indicators and serve as a custodian of project data, information and knowledge products.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation systems and protocols, as well as tools (including but not limited to: questionnaires and survey designs) for the project in collaboration with the project team; assist in developing tools for baseline, mid or endline studies as needed and ensure their implementation accordingly, in collaboration with the project team;
  2. Ensure field-based data collection and management through the establishment of a database and use of appropriate tools or technology;
  3. Provide input on utilizing baseline/ field-based information in documentations and reports;
  4. Document innovations, best practices, major learning and insights applied to the project; and facilitate the conduct of knowledge-sharing activities;
  5. Lead the development of knowledge products and ensure all project reports are produced on time with high quality;
  6. Perform knowledge management functions as needed;
  7. Design M&E trainings or coaching sessions for internal staff as needed;
  8. Performs other official tasks as may be assigned from time to time by immediate supervisor and management.