IDLO IN LIBERIA

Since 2016, IDLO has been supporting the Government of Liberia in efforts to strengthen the rule of law.  IDLO is currently implementing a counter-trafficking in persons (TIP) project which seeks to enhance the capacity of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges to investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate TIP cases in line with the Revised Act to Ban TIP (2021) and the National Action Plan (2019–2024); and raises awareness of human trafficking in communities.  IDLO is also implementing a project designed to enhance gender equality in Liberia’s security sector by providing opportunities for women law enforcement officers to advance in their careers.  In collaboration with national and international partners, the project works to build the knowledge, skills, and capacities of women law enforcement officers with a view to enhancing the execution of their duties, facilitate opportunities to advance their professional careers, and seek to address issues of gender discrimination.

THE POSITION

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) exercises conducted at IDLO follow the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development – Development Assistance Committee’s (OECD DAC) standards. Within this context, IDLO strives to strengthen and coordinate its internal project monitoring system across all its field activities.

Project monitoring is an integral part of the project cycle and a pre-requisite for successful results-based management (RBM). By periodically assessing the extent of the overall project progress (at the input, output, and outcome level), it generates important information on the project’s advancement and allows for necessary adjustments. It also generates important data for a higher level of appraisals as, inter alia, mid-term reviews and (impact) evaluations.

Under the supervision of the Field Programme Manager, the Monitoring and Reporting Associate works to collect and analyze all data to ensure the Country Office is evaluated as best as possible and highlight areas that need improvement.

Primary Functions:

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the project teams with the analysis of baseline data and the development of narratives, SMART indicators, and targets.
• Support the implementation of the Country Office M&E frameworks, analyzing the information captured through the logical framework, the risk management plan, and other data collection tools.
• Facilitate the identification of information/data to be included in the donor programme reports.
• Maintain an accurate and reliable program database to inform internal and donor reporting.
• Aggregate, analyze, and upload training data in the IDLO Training Information Management System (TIMS).
• Collect, analyze, and upload project implementation data onto donor reporting platforms.
• Monitor and report progress against the IDLO Strategic Plan Results and Resources Framework.
• Support evaluation teams by sharing relevant documentation and facilitating in-country visits.

Reporting

• Analyze TIMS data and summarize information to be included in donor project reports.
• Support project teams to develop real-time monitoring reports, aggregating and analyzing the data included in the technical reports submitted by IDLO’s consultants.
• Facilitate the final review of donor project reports, ensuring that data captured through the M&E Framework is included.
• Support the project teams to develop success stories and other knowledge management products.

Education and Work Experience

• An undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, or related studies is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in the field of monitoring and reporting.

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English

Specific knowledge, skills, and competencies

• At least 3–5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation with an emphasis on project monitoring in an international organization. Experience in the justice and security sector is an asset;
• Demonstrated knowledge of M&E frameworks, data analysis and synthesis, and report writing;
• Excellent knowledge of M&E standards (in particular the OECD DAC framework).
• Excellent understanding of key performance indicators and tracking of indicators;
• Demonstrated capacity to use project M&E to monitor program results;
• Computer skills demonstrating competency in managing complex datasets;
• Proficiency in writing M&E-related reports;
• Availability to travel both in-country and abroad;
• Ability to respond timely to queries and provide feedback;
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit;
• Self-motivated and dynamic team-players willing, and able to take initiative to assist the organization in achieving its objectives;

For this locally recruited position, IDLO shall offer the selected candidate an Affiliate contract of 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funding. 

In addition, IDLO shall offer a yearly basic salary in the range of USD 18,000, medical insurance, and leave entitlements, including in accordance with IDLO Employee Regulations and Rules. 

This local position is open to candidates who are nationals of the duty station, or with permanent resident status or other legal authorization permitting them to work in the duty station. An employee subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international employees. 

Applications will be screened on a regular basis; a qualified applicant might be recruited before the deadline. In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications of qualified and diverse candidates.

IDLO is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature; or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

Application deadline: 29 February 2024 (23:59hrs Rome Time).