Monitoring & Evaluation Volunteer. – Product of Prison (POP) - 2015

The Monitoring & Evaluation Volunteer will support Product of Prison (POP) in setting up a monitoring & evaluation system to assess and improve the quality and impact of our work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· In charge of designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation strategies, frameworks and tools, including setting up a follow-up system and an online comprehensive support network to track the progress of released prisoners;
· The incumbent will also mentor and train project staff on all M&E tools and other relevant M&E topics and oversee the project staff implementing M&E activities in the field;
· Regularly review existing evaluation data;
· Gather, manage and analyze all qualitative and quantitative data;
· Summarize key findings, lessons learned and recommendations and produce reports and data summaries;
· Responsible for reporting and presenting on all M&E activities, results, outcomes and outputs to stakeholders and donors;
· Prepare input for fundraising applications, donor reports, POP’s Annual Report and any other reports where required;
· Participate in networking and carry out tasks where needed be to promote POP;
· Perform any other duties assigned by the Founding Director that may be reasonably requested.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should preferably hold relevant academic background (e.g. International Development Studies) and formal training in M&E, statistical analysis, data management or other relevant fields;
· Prior experience in field work and monitoring and evaluation in particular is highly preferred;
· Clear and effective written and oral communication skills in English;
· Computer literacy i.e. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SPSS Software or other statistical packages
· Accurate, eye for detail and excellent organisational skills;
· Comfortable with local and national travel by public transport;
· Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision;
· Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexibility, adaptability and creativity to work in a challenging environment;
· Broad knowledge and interest in supporting prisoners and former prisoners.

This is an entry level position for a student, graduate volunteer or someone who would like to gain international work experience within a small NGO. We offer an international flight, a modest living allowance and health insurance based on a 36 hour working week and a one year contract (shorter period negotiable).