Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will develop and administer program and project activities related to VOSIEDA’s project. He/she shall undertake implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting following the organization’s mandate. The M&E Officer shall ensure every project/program has its monitoring, expenditure, and evaluation plan. Monitor project/program outputs and outcomes. Ensure M & E for quality and timely implementation of projects under VOSIEDA’s environment program. Conduct regular meetings to assess the performances of all program unit and its staff.

The successful candidate must possess strong monitoring and evaluation skills, leadership skills, analytical and strategic thinking abilities, ability to multi-task, and superior interpersonal skills. The noteworthy M&E Officer should streamline Quality, ensure that reports and program activities are of quality.

Reports to: Team Leader

Staff directly reporting to this post: M&E staff

Founded in 2000, Volunteers for Sustainable Development in Africa (VOSIEDA) is a Liberian nonprofit and a network of development professionals working to promote prosperity, reduce extreme poverty, and strengthen peace and stability in Liberia and West Africa’s Mano River Union Basin region. VOSIEDA’s work focuses on saving the planet and fighting extreme poverty among women, youth, children, and other excluded groups. We advance community solutions to address development challenges and empower local people to care for nature that sustains all lives.

VOSIEDA works across five signature programs to empower and support local communities to promote sustainable development to end extreme poverty, its root causes, and consequences in Liberia and West Africa’s Mano River Basin region, including 1). Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability, 2) Food Security & Livelihoods Enhancement, 3) Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality, 4) Governance & Social Development,

5) Media & Civic Society Strengthening.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

· Develop and update the monitoring and evaluation system for VOSIEDA’s.

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· Ensure every project/program has its monitoring, expenditure, and evaluation plan.

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· Monitor project/program outputs and outcomes.

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· Ensure M & E for quality and timely implementation of projects under VOSIEDA’s environment program.

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· Conduct regular meetings to assess the performances of the Climate and environmental program unit and its staff.

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· Capacity Building of Climate Change and Environmental Project Staff

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· Conduct annual performance appraisal and training need assessment of program staff.

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· Develop and recommend annual training/capacity-building plans based on program priorities.

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· Facilitate program staff and project team leaders in Project Cycle Management, project proposal writing, and project report writing.

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· Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

· Honest, encourages openness and transparency

· A first degree in any field preferably in social science or environmental with a diploma or certificate in M&E.

· At least 5 years’ experience in M&E work in an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing development programs M&E Plans, preferably with solid experience in more than one of VOSIEDA’s priority sectors indicated above.

· Recognized leadership role in relevant technical areas at both field and office level

· Reliable and self-motivated

· Good communication skills

· Superior problem-solving skills

· Strong leadership qualities

· Broad knowledge of business departments and their functions.

· Strategic thinker

· Exceptional organizational skills

· Fluency in written and spoken English and knowledge of French will be an asset

· Ability to work within a team

Please write an English letter of application stating clearly, what motivates you to apply for the above position and how your qualifications and experience are relevant to the post. Include a copy of your CV, application letter, and the names and contact information of three references. Do not send original documents, as these will not be returned to you. Submitting false information will result in your application being disqualified.

Please submit applications with the subject title “Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Position Application [Your Name]”: In VOSIEDA office or e-mail applications to info@vosieda.org

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written exam and/or interview. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: April 15, 2024 before 5:00pm