Description
Scope
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a dynamic, analytical, and highly motivated individual for the position of Accountability and Learning Coordinator.
The ideal candidate has worked in programs (e.g. design, management, monitoring) and has concrete experience with compliance, monitoring and evaluation, and tracking systems and processes.
The Accountability and Learning Coordinator contributes to overall program quality through the conceptualization, coordination, and implementation of enhanced monitoring and evaluation, accountability, and learning strategies, including high quality written products;
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Accountability and Monitoring Systems
Coordinate with the Grants
Unit and technical teams to provide input as needed on performance monitoring plans, including logical frameworks, towards comprehensive strategies that will ensure program quality and impact.
Oversee development and use of project monitoring tools, and provide consultation as needed to project/program staff as they design and define effective and technically sound indicators for new and ongoing programs.
Analyze and advise on program databases and processes for inputting to these databases.
Coordinate with and support Grants/Sub-grants Units and Finance Department on ways to integrate and enhance overall compliance tracking and feedback, for IRC projects as well as sub-projects to other partners.
Assist staff designing and carrying out participatory methodologies to strengthen participatory monitoring and accountability systems (involving e.g. partners, beneficiary groups).
Lead a multi-sector/multi-departmental task force in efforts to strengthen and streamline various planning, tracking, and reporting tools and systems (e.g. program implementation, spending, and procurement planning and tracking)
Coordinate ongoing efforts to streamline data (including qualitative) collection, storage, and management across the country program.
Special Tasks and Liaison
At the request of the DDP/Senior Management, take responsibility for miscellaneous projects not falling under responsibilities underlined in this job description.
Represent the IRC Ethiopia Country Program when requested/applicable in forums related to program monitoring and learning, within IRC and/or with donors and partners.
Requirements:
Excellent English writing and technical writing skills are mandatory and among the most important qualifications sought for this position.
Candidates will be asked to demonstrate English writing competency during the screening process.
Master’s degree in social sciences, systems science, and/or other relevant fields with at
least three years of relevant professional work experience; or bachelor’s degree with more than six years of relevant experience.
Background/coursework in systems science/systems engineering is an advantage.
Minimum of three years experience in an international NGO in the similar role/with similar responsibilities.
Demonstrated the understanding of project management and direct monitoring and evaluation experience, specifically in the humanitarian and development context.
Knowledge of major donor requirements, e.g. US Government, DFID, UN, EU
Personal specifications:
Ability to work under pressure, long work hours, and high workload.
Ability to independently organize work and prioritize tasks.
Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
How to Apply:
Apply online on or before 16th July 2017
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