Responsibilities :
Take a lead role in implementing DRC Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Minimum Operational Procedures (MELMOPs):

Maintain regional level M&E system in accordance with DRC minimum standards for M&E and DRC evaluation policy
Ensure that DRC programmes adhere to the DRC MELMOPs and continuously update the compliance self-checks, contribute to evolving and adapting these standards
Support adherence to the DRC Evaluation Policy and develop specific Regional Evaluation Guidelines if need be and after approval from RHOP.
Support the development of plans towards achieving adherence to relevant policies and frameworks.
Work to ensure strong linkage between M&E and DRC strategy and program development with a view to improving the quality and effectiveness of programmes and projects:

Put in place appropriate mechanisms, systems and tools that will facilitate structured and systematic participation and inputs by ME&L focal points in country strategy development, proposal development and reporting processes
Ensure that key elements of DRC planning processes including Strategic Program Documents, Quarterly Reports, Annual Reviews and Results Contracts are adequately informed by M&E data and information as well as learnings emanating therefrom.
Work with and support the Regional and Country Program teams to institutionalize Theory of Change thinking as an organizing framework for improving programme design, implementation, evaluation and learning processes
Assess existing and further develop procedures used for ensuring program quality in coordination with the global processes of strengthening monitoring and evaluation in DRC;
Review and provide technical input into the development of log frames/results frameworks, informing, reviewing and approving monitoring and evaluation plans and budgets for all new proposals, prior to their submission to donors.
Supports learning and knowledge management, including;
Provide technical support to ensure that DRC is able to articulate and document relevant best practices and assess performance regularly against agreed program objectives and indicators.
Ensure capture of lessons learned from evaluations and other MEAL processes
Support the production of lessons learned policy paper and implement the suggestions in pilot countries.
Institutionalize a system of reflection and learning across all stages of the DRC Project cycle and ensure that systems to facilitate utilization and reapplication of learnings, both internally and externally, are developed and implemented
Work with RHOP to highlight key learning and embed this learning across the region
Provide technical support to in-country based MEAL and Programme teams with a view to ensure coherence and improve quality in data collection, analysis and reporting:

Support the country offices to improve quality of monitoring, evaluation and accurate reporting,
Support piloting of DRC Online MEL database aimed at facilitating real-time reporting of M&E data and information
Direct support to evaluations, assessments and programme monitoring at regional and country level, and to respective global initiatives as needed and appropriate
Continuously improve and update data collection tools, so they can be used in a particular context and reflect the MELMOPs.
Strengthen the use of mobile phones / tablets for data collection throughout the region
Provide capacity building training, coaching and mentoring to staff, primary stakeholders, and implementing partners in project design, monitoring and evaluation, development of indicators, logframes and ToC, development of M&E plans and specific M&E assessments and surveys.
Continuously QA the quality of data collection and data entry
Overall manage the various databases and summary sheets to oversee measurement of achievement and progress toward program goals and results through the M&E system.
Disseminate results in varied ways to enhance use in reports and in decision making

Coordination :
Provide technical support to DRC field staff to build relevant skills and capacities to deliver programmes and projects effectively and with quality
Required Qualifications

Mandatory :
Relevant university degree in fields related to organization learning, international development, or MEAL;
Master’s degree preferred in relevant field
Minimum 5 years of technical experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning in a senior capacity.
Demonstrated MEAL experience within a complex international humanitarian context.
Experience working with general and technical teams (matrix management)
Excellent written and well-developed oral communication skills
Full professional French and English
High accuracy and attention to detail.
Work style: Well planned and organized and has a capacity for initiative and decision making
Superior computer skills

Desirable :
Previous experience in a Central / Western African country
Professional working Spanish

Required Skills & Qualities :
DRC’ five core competencies :
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly
Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
Proven analytical and critical thinking skills
Team-oriented & good sense of humor