Job Description

Job Description and Requirements

1. BACKGROUND:

Since 2012, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF's work, actions, and operations are guided by a dedication to the human rights of all individuals, regardless of their status. We are particularly well-known for our prompt, sensitive, competent humanitarian work and field presence in difficult-to-reach places.  Above all, LWF works with the most vulnerable people, and to claim and protect their rights, LWF actively collaborates with local government and community structures. www.lutheranworld.org/WorldService.   

2. LOCATION OF THE POSITION:

Based in the Amman office with regular visits to field projects in Jordan (mainly, but not exclusively, Mafraq, Irbid, and Zarqa).

3. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and oversee the application of the World Service Global PMER Framework, ensuring all project activities adhere to this framework.
• Ensure adequate resources are allocated in project budgets specifically for PMER-related activities including staff, internal assessments, monitoring reviews, and external evaluations.
• Develop comprehensive M&E frameworks for all projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
• Facilitate data collection, verification, analysis, and management across projects.
• Train and build capacity among M&E Officers and other project staff in PMER methodologies and tools.
• Organize annual learning events and periodic project evaluations.
• Maintain an updated database of project reports and ensure regular dissemination of PMER information to stakeholders.
• Provide mentoring to project staff to foster a culture of learning from PMER insights.
• Periodically review and adapt PMER systems to ensure they remain relevant to changing project contexts.

4. Requirements:

• University degree in a relevant field such as Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, statistics, or a related discipline.
• Five years of experience designing, implementing, and managing M&E systems for development projects, preferably in the humanitarian sector.
• 3-4 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting with an INGO.
• Solid understanding of the project management cycle including result-based monitoring.
• Ability to support the project staff to achieve high-quality results.
• Ability to work independently under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and demonstrate flexibility and creativity in planning and problem-solving.
• Proven experience with digital project management systems and tools.
• Strong capacity to develop results framework (goal/outcomes/outputs/activities) and critically interpret results framework, M&E plan, and Indicator Tracking Tool.
• Proficiency in using M&E software and tools.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient user of online data collection tools (Activity Info, Survey CTO,
• Advanced knowledge of data management and descriptive statistics.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative sampling
• Excellent understanding of the usage of qualitative methodologies, such as key informant interviews and focus group discussions, among others
• Outstanding critical and analytical writing skills
• Fluently spoken and written English and Arabic.
• Knowledge of Python, R, or Stata is desirable.

5. Proffered:

• Former experience in projects related to technical vocational education, health, and community work.
• Familiarity or former experience in working with non-profit organizations.