iVolunteerOverseas - Monitoring/Evaluation & Research Manager

VSO is the world's leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

VSO Swaziland- health programme key focus is to increase access and utilization of quality mother, neonatal and child health services and its Livelihood key focus is to enhance capacity of the rural poor (prioritising women and people living with HIV and AIDS) to have food security and sustainable income in VSO's priority geographical areas.

In this regard, VSO Swaziland is taking part in the implementation of the Swedish funded project which is being implemented in six countries of Southern Africa. The proposed programme will simultaneously empower women through raising awareness on sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), improving access to comprehensive health services, and supporting income-generating activities (IGAs) to alleviate poverty.

Role Overview :

For VSO Swaziland, the implementing partner is Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society (BSRCS). The emphasis of this position will depend on the key objectives of the local partner. VSO Volunteer will play a key role by supporting BSRCS in capacity building and mentoring with regards to Sexual Reproductive Health activities and will play a key role in ensuring that project activities are implemented according to plan.

- Strengthen current monitoring and evaluation practices and support the partner organisation to develop integrated monitoring and evaluation systems

- Assist build the capacity of personnel collecting, collating, analyzing, synthesizing and disseminating data and introduce effective data collection approaches

- Support the development of guidelines and tools on monitoring and evaluation and deliver training workshops

- Training and mentoring on SRH and HIV/AIDS related issues

Skills, qualifications and experience required :

An Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (a Masters degree is desirable); with 3 years- experience in designing, managing and/or implementing MEL systems and tools; Substantive experience in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data; and has Knowledge and experience of basic and advanced computer programmes : MS word, excel, access, PowerPoint, SPSS, stata and epi info etc.

The applicant should have :

- Strong analytical skills

- Strong training and facilitation skills

- Adaptable, fast learner and ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.

- Experience in developing well-tailored intervention strategies to suit rural communities.

- Experience for donor funded projects targeting the marginalized poor

What we offer :

A contract for the duration of this placement. In terms of financial support, VSO will typically cover the following costs:

- Medical insurance

- One return flight to get you to, and home from, your placement

- Volunteer shared accommodation

- Two kinds of Volunteer allowance given monthly-Home country funded allowance & In-country funded allowance to cover your basic living expenses while overseas according to the destination country

Link To Submit Your Application Online :

If you wish to work in the field with VSO and become a part of our mission, please submit your application here - http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities/Job_DetailsPage- jid=a0mD0000007g2LjIAI

Application closing date: 22 August 2015