National DME Coordinator (Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting)

Job Title:

National DME Coordinator (Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting) 

Position Reports To:

National DME Manager

Expected End Results

Purpose of the position:

The National DME Coordinator (Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting) will work within the DME team to support WV Lao PDR’s strategic goal to bring change in the lives of children in Laos, particularly to increase the number of children and mothers that are healthy and well nourished.  This role will ensure programme quality, consistency and relevance through the provision of technical support to Zones regarding Monitoring, Evaluations and Child Well-being Indicator Reporting.

This role has a strong focus on strengthening WVL’s quality of programming and ensuring that all interventions are in line with WV partnership and humanitarian industry global standards. Specific responsibilities include the following:

1.    Strengthen Evidence Based Programs:

     The role will support WV Lao to implement a number of project models in districts we work. The  

     Result will be measured to strengthen Evidence Based Programs.

2.     Provision of Technical Support to the Zones and Government Counterparts:

Work with teams both WV and government in provincial offices to provide technical DME support.

3.    Collaboration and Coordination

Strengthen partnerships between WV and other agencies and government

Specific to the role:

4.    Program Monitoring and reporting

Lead the team on revising the monitoring tools and framework including the reporting systems.

5.     Program Evaluation

Lead the team on conducting district level evaluations of WV’s integrated program

Position Requirements:

Required or Preferred

Education

Have a bachelor or master degree in integrated development management from a recognized university or an institute.

In absence of the degree, it is required to have at least 3 years experience in community development, particularly in participatory project management.

Required

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of development work, including program logic, theory of change, and community empowerment

Required

Strong understanding of evidence based programming and a commitment to excellence

Required

Good analytical skills

Preferred

Ability to train others, ability to provide technical guidance and support to others, including zone, ADP staff.  Good presentation skills.

Required

Ability to identify and plan work strategically and to work to deadlines.

Required

Willingness to continually improve and upgrade technical and computer knowledge.

Required

Good oral and written communication skills in English and Lao

Required

Good understanding of Lao Government policy, laws and institutions and the ability to work together with the various stakeholders.

Preferred

Willingness to travel to the provinces and districts on a frequent basis.

Required

Experience

Minimum of three years in demonstrated competency in providing management level support

Required

Experience supporting development activities in NGO context

Preferred