Background: 

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.

The Regional Programme Department, based in Amman and managed by the Regional Programme Director, is responsible for the strategic development of NRC programming in the region by maximizing the support to and the development of Country Offices (CO) as well as by exploring and creating synergies among COs. The Regional Programme Department is focused on research, policies, guidance and procedures, evidence and learning, capacity building, programme quality and donor relations. The department includes a Core Competency and Thematic Unit, a Durable Solutions Unit and Business Development Unit and a Programme Development and Support Unit with some additional functions.

Job Purpose

The Roving Regional Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Advisor is a member of the Regional Programme Unit and will be required to undertake gap-filling missions to NRC country programmes to provide senior MEL support for periods of up to three months. Positions might include head of department roles, or country coordination roles, as per the country requirements. Each short-term mission will be precisely defined through dedicated and agreed Terms of Reference. It is possible that on occasion the role will be deployed to specific countries, but simultaneously support further gaps in other countries, remotely.

What makes this position attractive

• Its a good professional challenge that will provide you with regional exposure.
• Its an opportunity to work for an international organization and one of the leading INGO’s.
• A challenging and exciting opportunity with a dedicated team advocating for the rights of people forced to flee.
• Amman is a family duty station.
• You will have an international contract with your salary pegged on the USD, additionally the position comes with an attractive roving allowance.
• Other benefits include medical insurance, accommodation, Education for children and relocation costs.

We are also looking for people who share our values: 

• To be dedicated in what we do;
• To be innovative with our solutions;
• Empowering and building trust;
• To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the beneficiaries that we exist to serve; and to each other… the members of our NRC family.

What you will do

• Regional focal point for MEL in the Middle East Region country offices (CO).
• Technical MEL support to COs (mentoring, coaching, training etc) in prioritized areas in order to strengthen M&E processes and quality processes at the CO level. This can include the development of MEL SOPs, evaluation planning and management, results measurement, and data collection methodologies.
• Advise CO Management on MEL solutions/options in the design of MEL staffing, resourcing, and budgeting for M&E, support country-level M&E recruitments and induction of new staff.
• Contribute to organisational learning through supporting specific analysis, lessons learned and reports.
• Support the CO Core Competency Specialists in the design and implementation of programme M&E requirements, which might include analysis and use of data, advice on the suitability of indicators, and development and implementation of data collection tools.
• Ensure monitoring activities of outputs and outcomes are in line with best practice, required timeframes and following ethical standards.
• Supporting project reporting and use of internal information management platforms
• Ensuring MEL is considered throughout Project Cycle Management (PCM) and advocating for best practices and minimum M&E standards.
• Technical support and oversight of Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms (CFM)

Specific responsibilities 

This will be defined within each gap-filling mission’s TOR, depending on the assignment and country office’s set-up.

Professional Competencies, Qualifications & Skills  required 

• Three to five (3-5) years of work experience at a senior level in monitoring and evaluation.
• Advanced degree in economics, research methods, social sciences, or a related field.
• Solid Experience of evaluation or research methods – qualitative and quantitative data analysis and tools.
• Sound analytical skills (complex research, systems development, and evaluations).
• Demonstrated experience with various software packages for quantitative and qualitative data analysis (e.g. Excel; SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, or R; NVivo, MAXQDA, or ATLAS…) and above average computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Windows Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring and other formal and non-formal methods.
• Fluency in English; Arabic as an added advantage.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Experience with capacity building and delivering /leading on M&E in remote management or hard-to-reach context.

Behavioural competencies

The following competencies are essential for this position:

• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Analysing
• Influencing
• Handling insecure environments

What We Offer

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take initiative.

Additional information:

Grade:                                                         Grade 8

Reports to :                                                  Regional Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager

Duty station:                                                 Amman, Jordan

Travel:                                                          This is a roving position

Duration and type of contract:                      Fixed term until the end of 2023, or a maximum of 6 months.

Salary:                                                          Based Upon NRC salary Scale.

For more detailed information, find the detailed Job Description

We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates who are available immediately. Send in your application by latest August 5th, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis for next steps.

Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates.

For any queries, please email us at [email protected] with the “Job Title” as the subject.