Tirana – Are you passionate about data-driven insights and enhancing project impact? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is looking for a skilled Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer to join our team and help us optimize our projects through effective evaluation systems and practices.
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Type: 12 months, with the possibility of extension as per the project duration
Application Deadline: 16 October, 2024
About the Role:
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will work under the supervision of the Head of Programs and will be responsible for designing, supporting and strengthening RYCO monitoring and evaluation systems and practices, as well as generate evidence-based feedback for RYCO program design and project planning. In his/her work, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will communicate and coordinate regularly with the Head of Programs, Project Managers, RYCO Head of Local Branch Offices and all other departments and units in the RYCO Secretariat.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer ensures regular feedback collection from the Project Officers based in the six RYCO Local Branch Offices (LBOs) and other project staff. On this basis, he/she is responsible for suggesting adaptations to project design and implementation. The M&E Officer, in collaboration with the Head of Programs, Project Manager and Program Coordinator, ensures that learning is shared across the organization and informs RYCO’s activities and program development. All duties performed by Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be in line with RYCO rules and procedures, as well as donor requirements.
Main Responsibilities:
- Design and execute comprehensive M&E methodology for projects, M&E work plans and data collection tools for RYCO’s activities and the activities of RYCO’s beneficiaries.
- Contribute to the design of the M&E framework for RYCO’s 2024-2026.
- Accompanies and coordinates the implementation of the M&E methodology after its development and testing.
- Ensures that M&E is strongly factored into all projects, especially Superschools, and all future RYCO project proposals.
- Builds the capacities of RYCO staff to apply M&E developed tools, and mentors staff on application of these tools.
- Reviews and revises the M&E tools and methodology, collects inputs and recommends future interventions.
- Ensures that M&E tools are tailored to the reporting requirements of the funding partners and facilitates the use of M&E data in reporting.
- Takes part in development of the future RYCO Research, Learning and Evaluation Unit (REL).
- Supports project/program staff on capturing information, organizes and shares it across RYCO.
- Ensures effective mainstreaming of gender and diversity through means of M&E
What We Offer:
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that make a real difference in the community.
- Creative Environment: Work in a collaborative and supportive setting that values your ideas and creativity.
- Flexible Work Conditions: Enjoy a work environment that supports work-life balance
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates need to enclose following documents to the application:
- CV (Europass CV format).
- Scanned copy of higher education degree (if shortlisted for the position).
- Scanned passport copy (if shortlisted for the position).
- Two written recommendation letters (if shortlisted for the position).