Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Sierra Leone

Context

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance – International IDEA – is an Inter-Governmental Organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. Its objective is to strengthen democratic institutions and processes. The Institute acts as a catalyst for democracy building by providing global comparative knowledge resources and tools, policy proposals and supporting democratic reforms in response to specific national requests, specifically in electoral processes, constitution building processes, political participation and representation, democracy and climate change, and democracy and digitalization.

International IDEA Sierra Leone is a European Union-funded project titled: ‘Sierra Leone Democracy Strengthening Project’. The Project aims to support democratic institutions and civil society, including the media, toward credible and peaceful conduct of the 2023 elections and the democratic governance and reform processes in the years after the elections to contribute to further consolidation of democratic gains in the country.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will manage the development, implementation and supervision of the country programme results management framework in line with International IDEA’s Learning-Based Management framework. The incumbent will also will provide leadership on the country programme reporting requirements for both the donor and International IDEA.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develops monitoring and evaluation frameworks, processes and practices for the project that responds to both donor and International IDEA needs;
2. Coordinates all project evaluations in collaboration with the regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and International IDEA’s Budget and Programme Performance Team;
3. Supports project planning and the compilation of partner inputs;
4. Supports effective collaboration between the project’s partners on monitoring and evaluation;
5. Liaises with the donors on monitoring, evaluation and the communication of results;
6. Supports the internal and external communication of project results;
7. Leads the development and production of all reporting under the project – including quarterly, yearly and final project reports and working with the regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer ensures reports are quality checked and signed off by the Budget and Programme Performance team;
8. Participates in the continuous development of policies, guidelines, standards and tools for planning, monitoring, evaluation and results-based management in collaboration with International IDEA’s HQ, RO and the donor;
9. Contributes to trainings for national partners on monitoring and evaluation related processes; Contributes to internal training;
10. Contributes to the identification and recording of project outcomes, and documentation of outcome stories;
11. Integrates a rights-based approach, gender and diversity perspective in all monitoring, reporting and evaluation activities;
12. Conducts risk management in line with the organizational risk management policies and procedures.

General Profile

• In-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and approaches, including outcome mapping tools and processes;
• Leads strategic planning, results-based management and reporting; guides the formulation and monitoring projects;
• Builds strong relationships with project partners, focuses on impact and results;
• Promotes a knowledge management and a learning environment;
• Can work with minimal guidance and supervision;
• Adds value to other team members; collaborates with other entities of the Institute;
• Acts as a model or mentor for less experienced colleagues;
• Expected to travel globally to any geographical area involved in his/her duties;
• Follows internal procedures to ensure high standards of performance and compliance with Institutional and donor guidelines;
• Acts in accordance with International IDEA’s Core Values: Respect, Integrity and Professionalism;
• Integrates a gender and diversity perspective in all activities.

Reporting line

• Head of Programme, Sierra Leone

Education and Experience

• University degree in development studies, business administration, public policy, international development or other relevant discipline within the social sciences and humanities;
• Minimum of five (5) years professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, responsible for implementing monitoring and evaluation activities of international development projects, preferably with a focus on support to democratic institutions and civil society organizations on issues related to elections and civic education;
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project monitoring and evaluation systems from project initiation to closeout stages is essential;
• Experience with EU funded projects and requirements, as well as familiarity with their processes and systems is essential.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies is essential;
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans is considered an advantage;
• Experience in planning and managing surveys on behavioral impact of programmes implemented is considered an advantage;
• Fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of written and oral Arabic and French is an asset.

Terms of Contract:

• Local Post.
• Fixed term appointment untill 30 April 2026.
• Remuneration - Gross Salary of 36,633  Sierra Leonean Leone per month.

Please note as this is a local post, International IDEA will bear no costs relating to the relocation of the selected candidate to the duty station. This position is open to those legally authorized to live and work in Sierra Leone for the duration of the contract. International IDEA is not able to support work permit applications. 

Applying for this position:

• Applications should be submitted online no later than 23:59 (CET) 10 January 2025. 
• Please note that all applications must be made in English.

Selection Process:

• Evaluation of qualified candidates will include a written test assessment and up to two (2) interviews.
• Candidates selected to proceed to the next stage of the process will be contacted once all applications have been carefully reviewed.
• All candidates will be notified of the status of their application via email once the process has been finalized.

International IDEA is an equal-opportunity employer which seeks to further diversify its staff in terms of gender, culture and nationality.