MONITORING & EVALUATION COORDINATOR – Botswana Council of NGOs

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Under the overall guidance of the Executive Director the M&E Coordinator will be responsible for the monitoring and ensuring high quality and timely inputs, and that BOCONGO projects maintain the organization’s strategic vision. The M&E Coordinator will also ensure that activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs in a cost effective and timely manner.
The M&E Coordinator will be responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of BOCONGO Project including assisting the Projects Coordinator in preparing Monthly/Quarterly/Annual reports on projects progress, monitoring project activities on a regular basis, developing and maintaining Projects MIS and collection & analysis of different data in relation to project activities. The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator works in close collaboration with projects team, Government officials, Private Sector, and Civil Society Organizations.

REMUNERATION:
BOCONGO offers competitive salary inclusive of Medical Aid and Gratuity

Required Skills and Experience
Education:
• University Degree preferably in Social Sciences or related field.
Experience:
• At least 3 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E/MIS in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs, Development Partners and Government;
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software;
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software;
• Strong training & facilitation skills.

Language Requirements:
• Fluency in written and spoken Setswana and English.

Competencies
Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the BOCONGO’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of BOCONGO
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

 

Functional Competencies:

• Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships
• Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing Priorities and competing deadlines
• Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support

Knowledge Management and Learning

• In-depth knowledge on MIS, M&E and development issues
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology: Good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities;
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, Respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioural/ attitudinal change

Self-Management

• Focuses on result for the client
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
• Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior