Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer - ChildFund Timor-Leste

 

Department: Program Team

Location: ChildFund Timor-Leste in Dili.

Reports to: MEL Coordinator

Employment Status: Full-time, Initial One-year employment agreement, with one month Probation and option to extend

Depending on performance and funding availability.

Other Information: Frequent travel to project locations required

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

As the MEL Officer you will support ChildFund Timor-Leste’s programs monitoring and evaluation work and supporting project staff in field data collection, support data entry and management aligning with ChildFund Australia Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework to a high standard and in a timely manner. You work closely with the MEL Coordinator and other Project team members to support all in-country projects.

 

KEY DUTIES

• Undertake regularly updates and tracking of M&E plans for all ChildFund Projects.
• Provide administrative support and managing Salesforce (HIVE) system to upload and update projects documents and reports,
• Carry out Data Collection in the field for assessments, Baseline, Mid-term and Evaluation Surveys.
• Assist in designing required survey tools/methodologies and ensure the findings are generated shared, and used by relevant staff / partners in a timely manner.
• Support data entry, compile, review, clean and verify quantitative data on the monthly and ensure data is shared with the program team and field staff on time.
• Prepare and operate databases for the entry and analysis of the M&E data
• Write monthly progress report on M&E activities to MEL Coordinator
• Attended MEL (Online) training on Specific topics by MEL Adviser in Sydney
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor Degree qualification in a relevant discipline; qualifications in M&E and/or international development studies would be an advantage
• At least 2/3 years’ experience at project/program level in community development activities and using MEL system and databases, field data collection, data entry, data verification,
• General knowledge of statistical, Monitoring and evaluation concepts
• Proficiency with relevant computer software Word, Excel. ( experience with SPSS, EPI Info , KOBO and knowledge of online survey tools would be an added advantage
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with other Program team members.
• Able to travel to the Municipalities Project Site
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

 

SKILLS

• Dedicated team player
•  Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Open to learning and sharing knowledge

 

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How to apply:

 

Please click HERE submit your application online. 

 

Application closes 10 May 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

 

ChildFund is an equal opportunities employer and has a strict child safeguarding policy and background checks will be under taken prior to any offer of employment.

ChildFund is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for any vacancies.