Գնահատման և մշտադիտարկման մասնագետ ՔՀ Կամուրջ ծրագրի համար (անգլերեն)

TITLE: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for BRIDGE4CSOs Project 
TERM: Full time 
COMPANY: AGBU Fund (Armenia) 
START DATE TIME: November 2017 
END DATE TIME: October 2019 
LOCATION: Armenia, Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION

AGBU Fund (Armenia) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated professional for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for its BRIDGE4CSOs Project. BRIDGE4CSOs is a three-year project implemented by Armenian General Benevolent Union with Eurasia Partnership Foundation and financed by the European Union. The project started in December 2016 and will run until October 2019. The objective of the project is to strengthen the organisational capacity of Armenian civil society to better respond to citizens’ needs. A unique component of the project is engagement of Diaspora talent and expertise. More information about the project is available through the following link: bit.ly/aboutbridge

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist is responsible for project monitoring and evaluation component in accordance with established policies and procedures of AGBU and in compliance with EU guidelines. These include maintaining a robust M&E system for the organization, developing the overall framework of Bridge4CSOs M&E system in line with process and results indicators, implementation plan, developing data collection and assessment tools for effective evaluation of project impact as necessary. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist reports to BRIDGE4CSOs' Team Leader.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a robust M&E system to measure achievement and progress toward AGBU’s organizational goals and results; 
• In coordination with the programme staff develop the overall framework of Bridge4CSOs M&E system in line with process and results indicators, implementation plan, and specific program elements documented in the log frame of the Programme; 
• Prepare M&E reports, evaluation and assessment reports and provide constructive feedback to program staff and sub grantees on their outputs; 
• Lead on internal and external program/project evaluations as necessary and ensure the execution of baseline, periodic, and final evaluations as necessary in coordination with Bridge4CSOs Team Leader; 
• Assist Bridge4CSOs programme team in designing robust, trackable, and fair monitoring and evaluation processes for each of the project pillars; 
• Facilitate development of quarterly, interim and final narrative program reports to the Donor(s) and AGBU leadership; 
• Develop data collection and assessment tools for effective evaluation of project impact, including implementation of project baselines, mid-term and end line assessments and evaluations; 
• Regularly (at least 30% of work time) travel to program sites to oversee the quality of implemented programs/activities; 
• Other program related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences. 
• In depth knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques and processes. 
• Excellent computer knowledge with command on MS Excel among other packages of MS Office. 
• Knowledge of guidelines for EU support to civil society and ability to develop targeted results frameworks and indicators will be an advantage. 
• Good command over report writing in English and Armenian, knowledge of Russian will be an advantage. 
• Three years of professional experience in non-profit sector preferably in Armenia working on project design, monitoring, data collection and analysis, program evaluations. 
• Experience in European Union funded projects is an advantage. 
• Data collection and management skills. 
• Analytical and research skills. 
• Proficiency in writing reports, success and impact stories, business memos and other professional communication. 
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY: Based on previous salary history, experience and prevailing market rates for comparable positions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply please send your CV and cover letter in English language to:[email protected], mentioning the position title you are applying for in the subject line of the email. Please kindly refrain from any personal visits, deliveries or phone calls. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

OPENING DATE: 23 OCTOBER 2017 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 06 NOVEMBER 2017