Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Coordinator 390 views

SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia is a non-governmental social development organisation that has been active in the field of children’s rights and committed to children’s needs and concerns since 1982. Focussing its work on children without parental care and children in families in difficult circumstances, the organisation has a wide range of programmes, which include: Children’s Villages, Youth Facilities, Family & Community Strengthening Programmes, Kindergartens, Schools, a Mother and Child Clinic, Vocational Training Centres, a Youth Empowerment project, a Monetizing Waste Project and a Gender Equality project.

We are looking for a suitably qualified candidate for the position of a Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Coordinator at SOS National Coordination Office.

Position summary
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Coordinator will act as the technical focal point for all SOS programmes/projects aspects of monitoring and evaluation (quality control measures) by coordinating and providing support for all programme measures and effectiveness. S/he should exhibit a professional & ethical approach in handling all M & E related matters with regards to Results-Based Management (RBM protocols).

General aim of the position
Collecting, checking, entering/documenting, recording and reconciling all control measures.
Project level activities in relation to monitoring of programs/project activities, data management, learning and knowledge management.
Developing M & E plan and establishing tools for implementing an effective system to monitor progress, impacts and successes of programs/project activities and performance at all levels.

Qualifications/Competencies required:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Project management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Development or Public Administration.
Minimum five years relevant experience with three years in monitoring and evaluation sector
Proven abilities in developing monitoring and evaluation tools, data collection, information management, use of databases, and analysis, and performance monitoring
Proven experience in development/humanitarian sector.
Demonstrated ability to train and build the capacity of colleagues.
Excellent knowledge of data management and data analysis.
Computer literate and solid skills in Microsoft office package, especially Microsoft Excel.
Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.
Excellent analytical, presentation, and reporting skills.
Experience in ICT4D would be an advantage
Honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, results oriented and ability to treat all information with utmost confidence.
Awareness and understanding of social development issues including gender, education, health, HIV/AIDS, etc.

We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
A supportive team working environment
Opportunity to work for a well respected and recognised NGO

To apply, submit a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae and relevant certificates to job.apply@sosgambia.org with the subject line: M&ECOORD2025

Closing date for submission of applications is 7th February 2025. Please note that only the successful candidates will be contacted.

What We Stand For:
SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

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