Are you interested in joining a dynamic, fast growing company working with some of the most important actors in the development and humanitarian fields? RMTeam is currently seeking an experienced and motivated M&E Expert ready for a new challenge to play a lead role in the delivery of high quality M&E services across a range of sectors across the Middle East and North Africa.

Department: Programmes
Location: Worldwide / remote
Grade: N/A
Reporting To: Deputy Managing Director
Terms: Consultancy Contract/Deliverables Base

Your role:

The M&E Expert will have a central role in conducting M&E projects throughout the MENA region in coordination with both international consultants and RMTeam’s technical staff. This includes designing robust, context specific methodologies and data collection tools for a diverse range of M&E assignments, i.e. third party monitoring, evaluations, needs assessments, and verification activities, as well as oversee their implementation in the field.

An effective team player, organizer, and manager, the M&E Expert will supervise M&E and field project staff to ensure projects are carried out efficiently in a timely manner to the highest standard.

A keen eye for detail and analytical mind is essential as the M&E Expert will conduct rigorous quality assurance checks and consistently produce high quality deliverables. The M&E Expert will also leverage their communication skills to remain responsive and attentive to client needs during all phases of the project cycle. A solid grasp of DAC/OECD evaluation criteria is required, and knowledge of results oriented methodology would be an asset.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead on M&E and research projects and ensure project milestones are met, from inception to final deliverables
• Design and review M&E methodologies, including workplans, data collection tools, and sampling approaches
• Ensure all project staff have clear guidance on project methodologies, workplans, and client needs
• Work closely with the M&E Team to deliver capacity building trainings on a range of M&E methodologies, techniques, concepts, and learning tools, as well as contribute to overall internal learning and development efforts in the M&E Department
• Act as RMTeam’s communications focal point with clients as needed
• Ensure M&E and research projects strictly adhere to RMTeam’s established quality assurance protocols
• Supervise data cleaning and validation processes
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Draft high quality reports based on primary and secondary data that include usable recommendations
• Present and validate M&E results to relevant stakeholders and support clients’ knowledge sharing efforts
• Contribute to drafting technical proposals in coordination with the Business Development Department
• Perform additional duties as assigned by line manager on ad hoc basis

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Strong technical understanding of M&E methodologies, concepts, and processes a long with strong experience in one of the following humanitarian sectors (Health, Education, Protection, Economics and Livelihood)
• High level of proficiency in relevant computer programs and software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, SPSS, R, STATA, data management systems)
• Demonstrable aptitude in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines within agreed upon timeframes
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• In-depth understanding of Middle East context
• Excellent drafting and report writing abilities
• Solid understanding of cross cutting issues (e.g. gender, conflict sensitivity etc.)
• Native level or near native spoken and written English and Arabic language skills
• Spoken and written Turkish is a plus
• Experience working with third party M&E/research firm (desired)
• Experience working on EU and DIFID funded projects (desired)
• Masters or bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g. international development, statistics, political science, gender)
• Experience with remote management (desired)