PAX is the largest peace organisation in the Netherlands. For the past 75 years, we have been working with local partners in conflict areas worldwide to protect civilians. Against violence of war, towards ending armed conflict and building inclusive peace. If you also believe that everyone has the right to a dignified life in a peaceful society, come work with us!
PAX is looking for a new
Project Officer Monitoring & Evaluation
Juba, South Sudan
(36 hours per week)
In Africa, PAX is active in South Sudan, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and in the Sahel region. PAX is looking to recruit an experienced Project Officer Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) for its largest program in South Sudan, contributing to peace projects, together in a dynamic national team. The PAX South Sudan team comprises of 8 Juba-based staff and 3 Utrecht-based staff and is headed by two senior management staff in Juba and one senior policy lead based in Utrecht, in collaboration with PAX Africa Team Lead and PAX thematic departments.
What will you do?
The Project Officer M&E ensures that monitoring & Evaluation becomes an integral element of project implementation leading to enhanced quality, accountability and management. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, motivation, self-confidence and that proactively solves M&E related issues. The The Project Officer M&E reports to the Senior Project Officer and works together with the Project Officers and Project Lead located in the PAX headquarters in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Main Tasks
- Investigates, monitors, analyses and validates the execution of PAX’s work for the purpose of improving the design and adaptation of programs for effectiveness, efficiency, relevance and impact;
- Formulates and evaluates policy principles for monitoring, evaluation and program quality of PAX;
- Identifies and organizes pilots to strengthen PAX’s M&E and program quality;
- Contributes to strategy development, Theories of Change and generic input for PAX program development;
- Responsible for information and knowledge transfer regarding M&E and program quality through tools, methods, training, (policy) memos and manuals;
- Advises management and program leaders in the area of monitoring, evaluation and program quality and their results;
- Contributes to the strengthening of M&E and program quality of programs and projects;
- Ensures quality control for all finalized reports;
- Ensures compliance of both partner and internal PAX reports.
Who are we looking for?
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Statistics, Sociology or Development studies;
- Strong M&E background and familiarity with project (M&E) frameworks and cycles;
- Extensive knowledge of data analysis with statistical packages;
- Substantive knowledge of relevant themes such as conflict studies, international law, international relations and/or development studies and knows how to do these at a high-level combine/synthesize;
- Knowledge and proven experience in the field of program design, monitoring, evaluation in the context of an international NGO;
- Team building-skills;
- Excellent knowledge of the English language, spoken and written;
- Affinity with PAX’s mission and values;
- Eligible to work in South Sudan.
Screening for integrity is part of the application process at PAX. PAX believes it is important to guarantee the reliability, professionalism and integrity of its organisation and employees. For this reason, PAX requests a Declaration of Conduct (VOG) or equivalent for new employees.
What do we offer?
- Location of the Project Officer is the PAX Juba office in South Sudan;
- An interesting position in a dynamic and highly international working environment with committed and enthusiastic colleagues;
- An organization with in-house training opportunities for personal development;
- Appointment for 36 hours per week (1 fte);
- Start date as soon as possible;
- Salary: depending on experience between $900 and $1.900 gross per month for a fulltime position of 36 hours per week.
Procedure and information
For more information about PAX see: www.paxvoorvrede.nl.
Do you have any questions? For further information regarding the vacancy please contact administration via jubaadmin@paxforpeace.nl.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and motivation letter addressed to Emmanuel Ira, Country Manager South Sudan, solely by using the following application form.
The closing date for applications to this position is Sunday 21 April 2024.
Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible after the closing date.
At PAX we are looking for motivated colleagues with passion and courage, to build a diverse, inclusive and authentic working environment together. Even if you do not tick all the boxes, we still encourage you to apply, because who knows, we might be a good match together!
Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.