Monitor and Evaluation Specialist, Mexico

IDLO IN MEXICO

IDLO is committed and engaged with Mexican institutions to support the rule of law in Mexico by strengthening the capacity of police institutions as they apply the police professionalization process as part of the country’s criminal justice system reform. The project will focus on capacity development in three areas. The first one focuses on supporting initial training for the preventive police at the municipal level under the Professionalization Framework Program (PRP) and certification process to improve their competence and professionalism. Next, the project will enhance the knowledge and skills of first responders to improve their performance in the criminal process and therefore the quality of criminal justice. The third area will address the capacity of procedural police to consolidate the units at the state level to ensure adequate implementation of the criminal justice system.

THE ASSIGNMENT

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) exercises conducted at IDLO follow the international OECD DAC standards. Within this context, IDLO strives to strengthen and coordinate its internal project monitoring system across all its field activities. Project monitoring is an integral part of the project cycle and a pre-requisite for successful results-based management. By periodically assessing the extent of the overall project progress (at the input, output and outcome level), it generates important information on the project advancement and allows for necessary adjustments. It also generates important data for a higher level of appraisals as, inter alia, mid-term reviews and (impact) evaluations assessing project results at the outcome level by measuring to what degree the expected projects’ objectives have been achieved.

 Under the supervision of the Field Program Manager, and in close consultation with the Regional Program Manager and IDLO’s M&E Unit, the M&E Specialist will perform the following duties:

•  Assist in pre-interventions assessment exercises to establish baselines and targets, as well as other relevant data to inform the program strategy;
•  Support in designing/revising the Program M&E Framework including: Theory of Change, logical model, logical framework, key performance indicators, M&E matrix, risk-management plan, and data collection tools;
•  Lead in the implementation of the IDLO standard internal monitoring procedures, generate periodic monitoring reports with proposals of strategies for addressing identified challenges relating to the Program implementation;
•  Review the Real Time Monitoring reports compiled by the Training and Monitoring Associates, and provide input to improve the quality of the reports;
•  With the support of the Database Associate to design and manage the Program database or any other database required for assessments and surveys;
•  Train the M&E and Program staff on the Program’s M&E Framework;
•  Regularly review progress, and liaise with the Program Team to identify necessary programmatic changes to enhance program effectiveness;
•  Provide rapid response to requests for M&E related data and information from IDLO, donors or partners;
•  Support in drafting ToRs for the external evaluations, and facilitate in coordinating meetings for the evaluation team;
•  Review the evaluation reports, provide input and feedback, and consolidate team’s comments on the report.;
•  Facilitate in drafting management response as per the recommendations of the evaluations reports;
•  Support to the Program Team in planning, implementation and work-planning;
•  Assess technical, budgetary and personnel needs for IDLO to be able to deliver on its M&E commitments; and
•  Carry out any other duties within the overall function and level of responsibility of the post.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

 Education and Academic qualifications

• Graduate degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, or related studies is required. A post graduate degree in a related field is highly desirable.

 Languages

• Proficiency in Spanish and English, both spoken and written.

 Specific knowledge, skills and behavioral competencies

• At least 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation with an emphasis on project monitoring in an international organization, national development aid organization, or recognized NGO implementing large development cooperation programs. Experience in the justice and security sector is an asset;
• Demonstrated knowledge of M&E frameworks, data analysis and synthesis, and report writing;
• Excellent knowledge of M&E standards (in particular the OECD DAC framework), development of M&E frameworks, Theory of Change, and logic models;
• Excellent understanding of key performance indicators, and tracking of the indicators;
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct baseline studies and needs assessments, including hands-on experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. This includes questionnaires/surveys, structured/semi-structured and unstructured interviews, structured desk review and mapping, on-site observations, focus group discussions, etc.;
• Demonstrated capacity to use project M&E to advance program results and provide data for decision-making;
• Computer skills demonstrating competency in advanced statistical package such as SPSS, and managing large and complex data-sets;
• Proficiency in writing M&E related reports;
• Understanding of gender-related issues and inclusive participation into M&E initiatives and organizational frameworks;
• Availability to travel inside Mexico or abroad for short missions;
• Ability to respond timely to queries and provide feedback;
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit;
• Self-motivated and dynamic, willing and able to take initiative to assist the organization to achieve its objectives; and
• Willingness to work and live in a security volatile environment, adhere to IDLO’s security policies and regulations at all times.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The selected candidates will be offered an affiliate contract for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension based on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

For this position, IDLO shall offer a monthly basic salary of USD 4,500 and an additional benefits package including provident fund at 14%, medical and mission insurance, a lump sum relocation and installation allowance, 30 days’ annual leave and sick leave.

The M&E Specialist will be based in Mexico City with expected travels to the region and may be required to travel to other location, as determined by the Supervisor.

Please ensure that ONLY CV and Cover letter are attached and kindly note that only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the employee assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

The Director General of IDLO reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities or even to cancel the recruitment to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.