REQUIREMENTS 
Education

• A Graduate Degree (master’s degree required or equivalent would be an asset) in Social Sciences, evaluation, management, public policy or other relevant disciplines (research and methodological experience encouraged).

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience, as senior specialist or in a senior program management position in implementing monitoring and evaluation in Southern Africa (experience in DRC, Zambia and Mozambique would be considered an asset). Knowledge of results-based management approaches would be an asset;
• Demonstrated understanding of GEDSI-transformative MERL methods and approaches and/or MERL experience relating to GEDSI specific issues or programs; and
• Substantial experience in designing, monitoring and evaluation of donor funded projects and ensuring monitoring and evaluation approaches are consistent throughout a program.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrate ability (through previous similar assignments) to analyse, compile and synthesize information in a coherent and succinct format;
• Relevant technical skills in analysing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data and presenting the findings in an easily understood format;
• A drive for results, including proven track record of high standards/accountability for work products, meeting deadlines, an ability to prioritize tasks within his/her work program and strategies for working collectively with others on the team to deliver products of the highest calibre;
• Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural and communication skills;
• Commitment to teamwork and ability to build constructive and effective relationships;
• Client oriented; and
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives and a professional commitment to promote a culture of gender equality and social inclusion.

Language Proficiency

• Professional fluency in English (writing, reading and speaking); fluency in French and/or Portuguese is an asset.