Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

Are you looking for the opportunity to improve your Spanish language skills and gain hands-on experience in the field in the International Development sector? Why not volunteer with LAFF, where your skills will be put to good use and you will have the opportunity to work directly with beneficiaries, gain valuable field experience and increased awareness of International Development issues, whilst practising and improving your Spanish language fluency working in a Latin American context. After being supported into your new role through our pre-departure and in-country training, you will work in Peru as a valued member of our small team of enthusiastic and skilled professionals from around the globe, under the guidance and supervision of our International Partnerships Manager. What better way to gain valuable work experience in the field than taking on this challenging and CV-boosting professional role?

About LAFF:

Latin American Foundation for the Future (LAFF) is a UK-registered charity supporting marginalised children and young people in Peru. We work through local partner organisations in Cusco and support activities and projects in the areas of formal education; skills and vocational training; and sustainability, including income generation, cost reduction and capacity building. We believe in creating independence and sustainability, and aim to achieve it for those we help through educating, empowering and enabling.

LAFF seeks a skilled professional for a full time volunteering position.

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Location: Cusco, Peru
Employment Type: Unpaid volunteering position/ full time
Leave: 2 days per month
Application Deadline: ongoing
Start date: Next start date August 2013
Duration: 3 to 6 months

Summary

In order to monitor and evaluate the progress, effectiveness and impact of our projects and interventions, LAFF is looking to build on a Project Monitoring Plan (PMP) initiated by our first M&E Advisor volunteer, as well as to put in place an M&E system. The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will lead all M&E activities for LAFF and will closely collaborate with our local partners in Peru.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the International Partnerships Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Identify M&E needs.
• Develop and maintain a PMP.
• Develop and maintain a project M&E database system.
• Design strategies for strengthening data collection, interpretation and use as appropriate.
• Assess the existing M&E systems, indicators and tools used by our partners; as well as the possibility of changing, improving and/or unifying these systems.
• Review reporting from our partners and LAFF.
• Manage, organize and facilitate surveys when necessary.
• Provide training and build M&E capacity of our staff, volunteers and partners.
• Perform regular internal performance evaluations.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in statistics, demography, public policy, economics (or related field) or equivalent experience in M&E. Graduate degree a plus.
• Minimum of 6 months of volunteering and/or work experience in the M&E field. International development experience desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge and/or experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, indicator selection, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies, database management, impact evaluation and research methodologies.
• Knowledge of Results-Based M&E, logic models, and log frameworks.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish and English required.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, flexible, independent, culturally sensitive and detail oriented with ability to multitask.
• Solid report-writing skills.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for self-assured, motivated self starters who are able to work independently as well as being good team players. A non-judgemental approach and commitment to learning is essential, as well as a positive outlook and preparedness for the realities of volunteering in an International Development context.

How to apply:

In order to apply for this fantastic opportunity to volunteer in Latin America please download an application form from our website (www.laffcharity.org.uk) and submit it, together with your CV to:recruitment@laffcharity.org.uk . Please include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your message.

Note: Volunteers are expected to cover all their own costs – including flights, visas and insurance. Applications received after the deadline or not compliant with the instructions above will not be accepted. All successful volunteer applicants must undergo a police check prior to acceptance. LAFF will hold interviews with suitable applicants. Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants.