Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

Assignment Type:

Canadian International Volunteer

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only

Assignment ID:

VA-106624

Assignment Title:

Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

Partner:

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue & Green Economy in the Commonwealth of Dominica

Country:

Dominica

Duration:

6 months (flexible)

Time Commitment:

Full Time

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about volunteering in a space where you can enhance agricultural productivity and  economic prosperity for  youth and women by supporting market actors to respond effectively to data? Do you have program evaluation or monitoring and evaluation skills to share? 

Apply today to have an impact on youth and women in Dominica! As the Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor with The Ministry of Agriculture, Blue & Green Economy  in Roseau, Dominica, you will support the team in establishing a monitoring and evaluation system to assess the effectiveness and impact of their programming.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop tools and resources to consistently capture key reporting data
• Support program staff in integrating evidence-based best practices into project planning and management approaches, and propose strategies to increase project/program impact on outcomes;
• Facilitate the use of data and learning from existing economic opportunities programs to promote evidence-based learning, reflection and decision making within programs/ projects;
• Support program managers/technical team to establish result measurements and knowledge management systems to accurately capture and report economic activities and system change results
• Support the design and delivery of Monitoring and Evaluation training to staff 
• Support the development of data gathering tools as well as the use of software in capturing critical data required for increasing agricultural productivity and economic enhancement; primarily setting baseline and assessing progress in clearly evaluating Agriculture’s contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
• Participate in pre-assignment training
• Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment.
• Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal.
• Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.

Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Agriculture Economics, Development Studies or a related field. Additional training at postgraduate level in Monitoring and Evaluation, project planning and public sector management considered an asset
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Experience in Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel and Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS)
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise.
• A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering.
• Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
• Experience living and working internationally considered an asset.
• Written and oral fluency in English.

Project Description

WUSC Caribbean is implementing a five-year project – the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) project, which will promote climate resilient agriculture for equitable economic growth to increase the economic prosperity of women and youth (female and male) in more sustainable agricultural markets in the Caribbean. The project builds on learning from the Promotion of Regional Opportunities for Produce through Enterprises and Linkages (PROPEL) project and is a multi-country economic growth project, funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) being implemented in Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Suriname.

Partner Description

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue & Green Economy in the Commonwealth of Dominica is a Government Department. Its mission is to protect and sustainably leverage Dominica’s marine and terrestrial assets, and cultural heritage in a dynamic, social and gender inclusive manner; aimed at enhancing food and nutrition security, contributing to economic growth and improving livelihoods; achieved through a robust policy, legislative framework, enforcement mechanisms and infrastructure and with access to human, financial and technological resources. Specific goals include: – Effective and efficient leadership- To establish Dominica as the Global Centre for Agricultural Resilience- To increase the contribution of agriculture to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)/ economic growth- To create the enabling environment for national food security- Sustainable use of natural resources in the sector (i.e. marine, terrestrial and energy)- Enhance livelihoods in the sector- Poverty reduction- Enhance food production- Promotion of growth in the green and blue economy and increase contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Support Package

• Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
• Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers
• In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment
• Language training in country of assignment, where required
• Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance
• Airfare to and from the assignment country
• Visa/work permit
• Pre-departure medical exam
• Health insurance
• Vaccinations and antimalarial medication
• Criminal record verification
• Vacation leave entitlement
• Debriefing after completion of assignment
• An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

WUSC’s Safeguarding Policy

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