Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor

Assignment Type:

National Volunteer

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to citizens of the assignment country only

Assignment ID:

VA-106861

Assignment Title:

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor

Partner:

WUSC (BUCRA)

Country:

Jordan

Duration:

6 months

Time Commitment:

Full time

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about women’s empowerment? Do you have monitoring and evaluation, writing, technical and organization skills to share? 

In this role, you will support the MERL Specialist in managing, developing and implementing the BUCRA project’s monitoring and evaluation plans.

Apply today to make an impact and contribute to women’s empowerment in Jordan!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure the monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts are integrated into evidence based project activities in collaboration with the MERL Specialist and the BUCRA technical team
• Ensure aggregation, cleaning and exploitation of Monitoring and Evaluation data from field activities and correct entry in the system
• Assist in the revision of the project’s outcome/output reporting worksheets and the performance measurement framework (PMF) and share regular updates
• Support and participate in the monitoring of project activities to ensure they are on track and meeting objectives
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the country director and the MERL Specialist
• 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
• Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Business, Industrial Engineering, International Development and/or any other relevant field
• A minimum one (1) year relevant professional experience in your field of expertise
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• 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

Burden of Childcare Reduced and Addressed for Women in Jordan (BUCRA – meaning Tomorrow in Arabic) is a 5-year initiative (2024-2029) designed to enhance the economic empowerment of women in Jordan. BUCRA takes a systems approach that engages and supports local stakeholders from government, training bodies, the private sector and communities to drive gender-transformative change that addresses the most pressing childcare issues preventing women from participating in the workforce in Jordan. BUCRA targets over 8,600 women in 7 regions. The approach of equipping key stakeholders to address systemic barriers will enable the impacts to be experienced by women throughout Jordan over the long term.

Partner Description

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to providing education, employment and empowerment opportunities to women and youth around the world.In Jordan, Burden of Childcare Reduced and Addressed for Women in Jordan (BUCRA – meaning Tomorrow in Arabic) is a 5-year initiative (2024-2029) designed to enhance the economic empowerment of women in Jordan. BUCRA takes a systems approach that engages and supports local stakeholders from government, training bodies, the private sector and communities to drive gender-transformative change that addresses the most pressing childcare issues preventing women from participating in the workforce in Jordan. BUCRA targets over 8,600 women in 7 regions. The approach of equipping key stakeholders to address systemic barriers will enable the impacts to be experienced by women throughout Jordan over the long term.

Support Package

• Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to assignment and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
• Pre-assignment 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
• WUSC country orientation
• Modest monthly living allowance
• Pre-assignment medical exam
• Health insurance
• 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

WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion and sexual exploitation and abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to sign off on the WUSC Code of Conduct and the Self-Disclosure Form. International and national volunteers will also be required to submit a criminal record verification.

WUSC is a signatory to the Cooperation Canada Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct. The pledge represents the shared commitment as Canada’s global development and humanitarian leaders to ensure the full implementation of practices and policies that will protect and respond to our own staff, volunteers and the communities we serve. We are committed to creating safe and respectful workplaces and programs that promote gender equality and are free from gender-based violence, including by addressing and responding to all abuse of power, holding people to account, and protecting the vulnerable. Read the full pledge.