Responsable d'évaluation de projets M/F
The European Institute for Cooperation and Development (IECD) is recruiting a Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for its delegation in Cameroon, based in Douala.
Presentation of the IECD
The European Institute for Cooperation and Development (IECD) is a recognized association of public utility, which intervenes in the fields of education, entrepreneurship and access to employment through training for the most vulnerable people. IECD implements more than 70 projects in 18 countries, 4 geographical areas (Mediterranean Basin and Near East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar and Southeast Asia) allowing to act with about 30,000 beneficiaries. In Cameroon, IECD has been present for more than 30 years and is now implementing 6 projects with its partners:
1 project to support entrepreneurship;
1 project to support entrepreneurship in the agri-food sector;
1 project to support agricultural vocational training centres;
1 agricultural development project;
1 vocational training/integration project and fight against gender inequalities.
Duties
Under the responsibility of the Country Director of Cameroon, based in Douala, and in strong coordination with the leaders and project managers in Cameroon, as well as with the coordinators and heads of poles based internationally, you will have the following responsibilities:
1/ Coordinate and facilitate the collection, reporting and analysis of data on all IECD projects in Cameroon
Support the creation of the logical framework and associated indicators for projects in launch. In support of project managers, facilitate the collection of project data: ensure that data are collected and entered according to the schedule defined for each project; check the quality of the data collected (compliance with indicators, consistency, etc.). Lead the analysis and exploitation of the data collected for each project: measure the degree to which objectives are achieved (activities and expected results); in conjunction with the project teams, formulate recommendations to improve the quality and results of the actions of IECD and its partners and monitor the implementation of these recommendations. Strengthen data management and feedback within the Cameroon delegation, notably by improving databases with project teams and in coordination with headquarters. Support the collection of data on project effects and impacts. Raise awareness and support the upskilling of IECD teams and partners to M&E tools, with the support of the Methods and Development department.
2/ Improving the monitoring and evaluation system in Cameroon
For ongoing projects, in consultation with project managers, propose a continuous improvement of indicators, collection tools and means of verification for a greater relevance of the monitoring evaluation. For projects in launch, participate in the design of logical frameworks and the choice of indicators, create tools and a collection schedule and train teams to take control. Support entrepreneurship program teams to take control of new collection tools and the proper filling of data through Salesforce CRM. Involve partners in the construction and improvement of monitoring and evaluation tools as well as in the design of impact and effects surveys.
3/ Support the search for funding and partnerships
Contribute to the responses of calls for projects and requests for funding (logic frameworks etc.). Strengthen the quality of reporting within the delegation. Format data for internal and external reporting, including the production of relevant visual and written materials.
Candidate profile
Education: higher education (baccalaureate + 5) in project management or any other relevant area.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in similar functions.
Expected skills: mastery of quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation methods and tools (surveys, focus groups, interviews, observation); competence in information systems and databases; proven Excel practice, mastery of Power Bi and/or Salesforce is an asset; knowledge of the tools and methods used by major public donors; good writing skills and synthesis in French, proficiency in English appreciated.
Personal qualities: strong analytical ability and methodological rigor; skills in facilitating participatory workshops; sense of pedagogy and ability to popularize complex information; organization, autonomy and management of priorities; taste for collaborative and intercultural work; curiosity, open-mindedness and guidance solutions; solid moral qualities: honesty, humility, respect; adherence to the values of IECD: a look at the person, the spirit.
Why join the IECD?
Exercising a profession that has meaning and a concrete impact; evolving in
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