Description

***Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only***
Are you passionate about assisting in Monitoring and Evaluation, research and learning tasks? Do you have skills to ensure effective and efficient implementation of development programs? Related to Gender Equality, Feminism, and innovative interventions?

*Assignment Type: Canadian E-volunteer

*Assignment Context
As a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Advisor- MERL Advisor, you will support the WUSC team in Amman, Jordan, with implementing various MERL tasks, and provide several operational and analytical collaborations. You will contribute to existing and future MERL and operational needs and areas of development. You will be requested to prepare and deliver regular reports, and provide M&E training.

Apply today to make an impact on youth empowerment in Jordan!

*Roles and Responsibilities
-Assist in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans at WUSC Jordan
-Collect, compile, and analyze data from various sources to provide evidence of project performance and progress
-Report on project progress and performance, including data analysis, recommendations, and lessons learned
-Provide technical assistance and support to project staff and partners on monitoring, evaluation, and learning methodologies and tools
-Ensure that lessons learned and best practices are identified, documented, and disseminated to inform program design and implementation
-Collaborate with program teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure that monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts are integrated into project activities and that project activities are evidence-based
-Develop gender-sensitive indicators that measure changes in access, control, and benefit sharing among different genders and social groups. Ensure that data collection methods capture disaggregated data by gender and other relevant social categories
-Assess the environmental impact of projects and initiatives.
-Participate in pre-assignment training
-Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives with Canadian audiences before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, funds, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have to report on each of their public engagement activities through our Volunteer Information Portal. Virtual chats and individual check-ins can be booked with the Senior Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment and up to 2 years after to seek guidance and support with their public engagement activities
-Canadian volunteers are required to do at least one activity that contributes to meeting a fundraising target of $1,500. The minimum requirement is met by each volunteer using our Volunteer Information Portal to report having sent one message to their network about their volunteer assignment that includes the link to the WUSC Shared Impact Fund webpage. This message also counts as one of their three required public engagement activities. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training, and support to achieve the fundraising goal
-Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.

*Experience and Qualifications
-A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field, such as international development, social sciences, statistics, economics, or a related field
-Proficiency in computer skills (Word, Excel, Google Drive/Docs/Gmail, etc.)
-A strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts, methodologies, and tools, including experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans, designing data collection tools, and analyzing data
-Strong written skills with excellent spelling and grammar
-Positive attitude and willingness to share knowledge.