Programme Officer - Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME)

Based in: Vauxhall
Salary: Starting from £30,700

In this exciting role, you will support relevant managers with the International Programme Departments Planning Monitoring and Evaluation work across the regional teams and country programmes. This work is vital in ensuring that WaterAid's global norms on programme quality, planning, monitoring, evaluation and assurance are applied across the regions and country programmes with a focus on systems, capacity, reporting and learning.

As Programme Officer you will:

• co-ordinate in country programme evaluations, research studies and impact assessments and ensure that findings are disseminated
• co-ordinate and support the development of department wide guidance notes to assist the multi-year plans and regular reports
• support the effective and accurate planning and reporting processes as well as the measurement of the progress towards our global organisational objectives
• contribute to an effective learning and knowledge management system
• work closely with WaterAid regional teams, country offices and UK Departments (especially finance)

As Programme Officer you will have:

• experience in the development sector (preferably the water and sanitation sector)
• demonstrated experience and knowledge of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) system and processes
• excellent skills in report writing, project planning, financial planning as well as process and progress monitoring
• advanced skills in Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel and Access)
• strong written and oral communication skills
• the ability to simplify complex information both qualitative and quantitative information
• good team skills, the ability to multi-task and show initiative

WaterAid is in an exciting new phase of its development with an ambitious five year global strategy and you will play a vital role in helping us to achieve our vision to ensure access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation for all.

If you would like more information and an application pack for this position, please download the Programme Officer PME Recruitment Pack ( Word 1310KB) or email jobs@wateraid.org. Please also complete the Equal Opportunities form ( Word 203KB).

Please note, in order to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date: 10 June 2012
Interviews: 20 June 2012