Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

About the Role:

Cuso International is seeking a highly skilled Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor to join our team in Iringa, Tanzania. As a key member of our project team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans, providing capacity building to local partners, and conducting regular visits to field sites to ensure proper monitoring of project activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plans for the SIDO TLED HUB
• Create and develop data collection tools and databases for SMEs
• Regularly review data collection processes and perform data quality assessments
• Provide capacity building to SIDO and BSBI staff on monitoring and evaluation
• Conduct regular visits to field sites to provide assistance and ensure proper monitoring
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and local partners to build their capacity in monitoring and evaluation
• Produce high-quality and timely MEAL reports for SIDO Iringa and BSBI

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in International Development, Statistics, Public Policy, Demographics, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related field
• At least 4 years of work experience in an M&E position
• 2-3 years of work experience in project management, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in women and youth empowerment projects
• Facilitation and training skills, experience in development and delivering workshops
• Skilled in MS Office
• Experience in project management delivery

What We Offer:

• Modest monthly living allowance
• Accommodation while in placement
• Medical Health Insurance
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation, and Reintegration Debriefing
• Support while in placement through Cuso International's Country Program Office and local partners
• Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
• Support to meet your fundraising goals
• Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Selection Requirements:

• Confirm Passport or Permanent Resident details for travel purposes
• Provide 2 Professional References and 1 Personal Reference
• Complete a language assessment during the preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
• Obtain a satisfactory Police Check
• Complete a medical exam and be medically cleared before your departure
• Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated following the World Health Organization-approved vaccines

Fundraising:

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising.

Pre-placement Training and Briefing: Skills and Knowledge for Working in Development (SKWID)

We commit to helping you prepare as best as possible for your placement. You will have a Volunteering Mobilization Advisor (VMA) to support you through the process and will participate in pre-placement training as part of your preparation.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Cuso International works with poor, vulnerable, and marginalized people, mainly women and girls, to eradicate poverty and inequality. We understand the need to uphold and enforce the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.

Residency and Citizenship:

During the application and pre-placement phases, most Cuso International applicants are based in Canada, although we also receive applications from outside Canada. Regardless of your location, it's crucial for us to maintain easy and prompt communication with you between your application and start dates.