Organization:
Right To Play
Country: Canada
Closing date:
14 Jun 2013BACKGROUND:
Right To Play is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. Through playing sports and games, Right To Play helps children in more than 20 countries to build essential life skills and better futures, while driving lasting social change. Founded in 2000 by four-time Olympic gold medalist and social entrepreneur Johann Olav Koss, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has national offices in Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and regional offices in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America. Our programs are facilitated by 590 international staff and nearly 12,000 volunteer Coaches.
To learn more about who we are and what we do please visit us at www.righttoplay.com
JOB SUMMARY:
The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation and support of Right To Play’s Monitoring & Evaluation Framework and Systems across the organization. The ultimate goal of this role is to use Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure that Right To Play contributes to a healthier and safer world through sport and play by facilitating continuous organizational learning, providing credible evidence and improving program effectiveness.
Working in collaboration the Regional M&E Officers, the M&E Specialist’s primary focus is to use a participatory process to ensure the implementation of the framework across all regions, to support the development of the necessary systems and processes to carry out this work and to support Regional teams in using the monitoring and evaluation systems. The M&E Specialist also leads and supports internal evaluations and studies.
The M&E Specialist is to work within budget parameters and to report monthly on activities, accomplishments, risks and expenses.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Job Responsibility #1: QUALITY MONITORING & EVALUATION FRAMEWORK AND SYSTEMS
Provide ongoing technical support and oversight to ensure quality implementation of Right To Play’s Measurement Strategy, with a specific emphasis on statistical metrics, rigourous sampling frameworks, and quantitative measurements.
Work with the IT team to oversee the development of a sophisticated global data tracking system.
Provide statistical support to the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in: updating and maintaining the Quarterly Count system; analyzing global output data, and producing accurate reports
Support semi-annual outcomes reporting process by: coordinating the outcomes report, reviewing reports, providing technical support, and analyzing global data
Identify innovations and improvements to enhance effectiveness of the Global M&E framework and systems
% of Time: 45%
Job Responsibility #2: Internal Evaluations and Studies
Lead internal evaluations and case studies, ensuring: collaborative, participatory processes, rigorous design and data collection techniques, comprehensive analysis, and wide-spread communication of results
Develop evaluation summary products and lead processes to disseminate results throughout the organization
% of Time: 35%
Job Responsibility #3: FIELD STAFF OVERSIGHT AND SUPPORT
Supports and mentors Regional and Country-level Monitoring and Evaluation Officers. Promotes professional learning
Communicate with Regional M&E Officers on a regular basis (at least biweekly) for updates on their work and challenges.
Assist Regional M&E Officers in implementing the global M&E framework and systems at the regional level.
Conduct field staff training to support the implementation of the RTP Measurement Strategy and related systems, processes and tools.
% of Time: 10%
Job Responsibility #4: PROGRAM Planning and Organizational Support
Provide technical support in evaluation systems, results based management and project development.
Collaborate with Right To Play teams to support resource development, effective training delivery, project planning and development, proposal writing and program implementation, and communications
Review annual program plans to ensure adequate and complete monitoring and evaluation plans
% of Time: 10%
QUALIFICATIONS
A) EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
Required (must have):
Masters degree in social sciences or equivalent experience and education
Training or certification in statistics and quantitative measurements
Desired (asset):
Membership or certification in a professional evaluation association (Canadian Evaluation Society)
B) EXPERIENCE
Required (must have):
5-7 years practical experience in the International Development and/or Humanitarian sector (preferably with overseas experience)
Experienced in managing program evaluation in the international development context
Experience working with a variety of stakeholders.
Strong training and facilitation skills
Experience in the preparation of evaluation reports for different audiences – technical, management, government, donors and other stakeholders
Cross-cultural sensitivity and personal management experience
Desired (asset):
Management experience
C) COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Required (must have):
Advanced interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, in particular to negotiate among an international and multidisciplinary team
Strong analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically and the ability to translate this into practical and feasible operational program planning both in written and verbal formats
Desired (asset): per above
D) KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Required (must have):
A strong background in program evaluation methodologies
Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methodology
A strong working knowledge of issues related to development and humanitarian programming (sport for development, health, education, community development, refugee and internally displaced populations, gender equity, inclusion and advocacy)
Substantial experience and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes for NGO programs (preferably with experience in CIDA, USAID and other government-funded projects)
IT skills to collaborate technologically across a global organization
Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package
Employment Start Date: July 2013
Contract Duration: Full-time, unlimited term
Right To Play - Human Resources Philosophy
Right To Play is an international humanitarian organization that uses the power of sport and play to improve the lives of children in the most disadvantaged areas of the world. We believe that all children have the right to play.
Right To Play’s human resources philosophy reflects the spirit that drives the organization. The philosophy influences the kind of people who are interested in working for us, the kind of people we recruit and how we treat our people.
Right To Play’s culture is entrepreneurial, where employees are encouraged and empowered to perform in the context of rapid international growth, and to aim for the highest quality and adopt global best practices in delivering our programs.
Our employees are global citizens who are passionate about improving the world we live in through value-based grassroots activities. We work on the ground with and through people in the communities we serve to improve the lives of their children. By having a constant presence in these communities and helping them develop the resources and skills they need to help themselves, we aim for sustainable, long-term development.
To translate our vision into action, our philosophy for delivering our programs is “LOOK AFTER YOURSELF, LOOK AFTER ONE ANOTHER”. Our employees are the backbone of this delivery, and the philosophy supports them by defining the desired outcomes of our human resources philosophy. This means that we pay competitive salaries, provide comprehensive benefits, encourage employee social events, provide development opportunities and a great work environment.
We measure the success of this philosophy by indicators such as employee satisfaction surveys and staff turnover rate, as well as the overall success of Right To Play.
How to apply:HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to:
hr4@righttoplay.com and kindly include “M&E Specialist-RTP” and your name in the subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Right To Play is a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs.