VSO International
JOB OPPORTUNITY
M&E Data Officer
Type of role: Advocacy policy and research
Location: Nepal
Salary: As per organisational policy
Contract type: Fixed Term
Full Time: 35 hours per week
VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.
Role overview
- Oversee the overall data management of the project and ensure quality monitoring data is collected timely, critically analyzed, validated, and reported.
- Develop data collection tools, templates, and methodologies to collect project required data and report.
- Lead on collecting dis-aggregated data and ensure processes related with data management are in line with the donor requirement and compliance.
- Ensure pre and post-test evaluations are administered with primary actors from project interventions and feed them into appliable log frame indicators.
- Ensure gender lens applied during data analysis and provide recommendations accordingly.
- Ensure data confidentiality is maintained throughout the project activities especially monitoring and evaluation activities.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Essential
- At least Bachelor’s Degree in social science/ Management or other relevant field of study with 2 years of project data management, reporting and implementation experience. Preference will be given to the one who has experience working in GBV related project.
- Fluent in English and Nepali language (writing and speaking)
Knowledge/qualifications:
Knowledge and experience of the data management, data analysis, reporting and information dissemination.
Experience:
- Experience of writing success stories that show impact of the project activities.
- Experience on report writing.
- Proven experiences working in diverse and multicultural team.
Skills/Abilities:
- Activity planning, facilitation, and planning/follow-up skills
- IT (MS office) proficiency
- Proficiency in excel especially working with data and conducting analysis.
- Able to frequently travel.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of working with/as volunteer.
- Ability to understand and speak local language of the district/community.
- Experience of developing IEC materials
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
- Ability to be open minded and respectful
- Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
- Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
- Ability to seek and share knowledge
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.
How to apply
Step 1
Complete the registration form below. When you have completed the form, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to our VSO Values self-assessment. This is a module designed to give you an insight into VSO’s ethos and provide you with an understanding of how your values align with ours, helping you to decide if you would like to join our organisation. The self-assessment module typically takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Step 2
After completing the VSO Values self-assessment, you can opt out or proceed with the application process. You will need to upload your CV in Word or PDF format detailing your employment and educational history, and any volunteering experience. Please note that you will need to complete the full application form in one go as you cannot save it to fill at a later time.
Step 3
When you have submitted your application, you will receive an email inviting you to complete two assessments which focus on how you process information and what your work approach is.
You will be shown instructions and example questions prior to the assessments to help you increase your familiarity with them. You will also have access to a short profile report on completion of the assessment. Your application will be reviewed by our Resourcing Team when you have completed these assessments.
Should you require any adjustments to be made to the application process due to a disability or any other circumstances, please email us at Recruitment@vsoint.org to discuss your requirements.
Application Closing Date: 28 Feb 2023