Summary
Duty station: Oslo, Norway (with frequent travelling to programme countries)
Position title: MEL Coordinator - NIS
Reporting to: Christopher Eads, Senior Partner, NIS
Duration: Permanent position
Contract type: Full time
Commencement: ASAP
Background
The Nordic International Support Foundation (NIS) is a Norwegian-registered non-profit organisation engaged in stabilisation and reconciliation initiatives in conflict and post-conflict areas. Its primary areas of intervention are institutional development, basic public service delivery, and stabilisation measures. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, NIS currently implements projects in Mali, Myanmar and Somalia. For more details about NIS’ programmes, please consult our website: https://nis-foundation.org/.
Essential Functions
The Global MEL Coordinator will be responsible for supporting HQ in the development of organisation-wide systems to integrate and elaborate on all MEL-related data derived from NIS country programmes. The Global MEL Coordinator will bring to bear international best practice approaches using MEL information to support strategic and operational decisions at HQ-level, as well as develop products that showcase how different programmes contribute to achieving the organisation’s overall mission. One key aspect of the position will be the design of results frameworks and articulating Theories of Change during project and proposal development. These functions will be accomplished through close working relationships throughout the entire project life cycle with field-based NIS MEL colleagues, project managers and management in NIS’ programme countries. The Global MEL Coordinator will support and actively contribute to a culture of innovation, energy and excellence, and be guided by NIS’ overall principles.
Main Responsibilities
- Quality assure programme and project-level reports, both pre-scheduled and ad-hoc. Ensure all MEL related activities and data are accurately represented in donor reports.
- Lead the design and maintenance of organisational data collection tools. Ensure adherence to the best practices, principles and purposes of MEL.
- Ensure systematic gathering of project outcomes and impact through internal NIS resources in the field as well as external resources when deemed necessary. Ensure data quality, accuracy, consistency and compliance with donor’s standards. Supervise field-based case studies, baseline surveys and outcome level research as required.
- Lead the design and engagement with project/programme level evaluations when needed.
- Contribute to the elaboration of project proposals, with a special focus on the results framework, theory of change and MEL.
- Deliver monthly inputs to the NIS Information Management System (IMS) reporting as well as reports to other partners.
- Support lessons learned processes for project managers and management within and across country programmes, including deriving lessons learned from NIS’ global portfolio.
- Provide support to NIS global management in the creation of materials that highlight NIS’ value-added in conflict-affected environments.
- Develop partnerships with think-tanks, academics and policy makers which utilise the MEL data being generated by NIS programming globally.
- Participate in learning and sharing events with donors and other stakeholders.
- When designated, represent NIS at public events including conferences and policy forums.
- Travel on short notice if required.
All NIS staff must adhere to the NIS code of conduct, policies, guidelines and handbooks.
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years professional experience related to overseeing the development and operationalisation of MEL and research systems.
- Expertise in developing and reviewing Theories of Change.
- High-level of analytical and writing skills.
- Strong communicator, with experience in diverse global settings.
- Experience with design of surveys and other data collection methods, and analysis and presentation of results.
- Demonstrable commitment to staying abreast of best practice in stabilisation work and M&E.
- Demonstrable understanding and experience in applying international best practice conflict, aid and development principles including Gender Equality Social Inclusion (GESI), do no harm and conflict sensitivity.
- Experience of engaging with and supporting local, national and international stakeholders.
- Strong collaboration and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Thorough understanding of the conflict/post-conflict/transitional contexts.
We Offer
- A challenging and rewarding potfolio of responsibilities within a forward leaning and innovating team.
- Salary and benefits according to NIS’ general directions.
How to apply:
Valid applications must contain a cover letter, a CV (maximum 2 pages), and a minimum of 3 references. Cover letters specifying why you are a good applicant for this specific role should be submitted via our dedicated online system, which may be accessed at:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/fdc3365dd17b4a8e89ed7b3b8b106b10.
The deadline for submitting applications is 4 May 2020. Please note that applicatons submitted in other formats will not be considered by NIS. Incomplete or generic cover letters will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.