WDIO Background:

Watan Development and Initiative Organization is a non-governmental, nonprofit, nonpolitical, and independent organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting communities through sustainable development, social justice, and the enhancement of well-being for individuals and families. Since its establishment in 2014, we have tirelessly worked towards poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, education and skill development, health and well-being, gender equality, women's empowerment, agriculture and livestock, and environmental sustainability. Our goal is to improve living conditions, provide quality education and essential skills to individuals, enhance community health and well-being, achieve gender equality, improve agricultural productivity, and promote environmental sustainability.

With a passionate team of over ninety-seven individuals and a strong network of partners and supporters, we strive to bring about positive change by preserving and celebrating cultural diversity and heritage, fostering social cohesion, and promoting cross-cultural understanding and respect. We ensure program effectiveness and accountability through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven approaches. Our commitment to integrity, sustainability, accountability, innovation, empowerment, advocacy, and respect for diversity guides our efforts as we address pressing challenges such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, women's empowerment, child welfare, and sustainable development.

Our Value:

WDIO is committed to applying a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards acts of sexual exploitation and abuse by its personnel. In 2003, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a Bulletin on “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) (“the Bulletin”). To support the system-wide implementation of the zero-tolerance policy, the Director-General has decided to adopt the standards of conduct and provisions on PSEA set by the Bulletin, adjusted as necessary, to be applied by WDIO personnel, as follows.

Job Summary

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer reports to the WDIO Provincial Education Manager. The following are the main responsibilities of the M&E Officer:

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure that project activities are in line with program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation of program assignments in the province.
• Support in standardizing monitoring and evaluation activities in the province.
• Support in developing data collection methodology and tools.
• Compile and update monthly output tracking sheets (M&E matrices), online reporting, and monthly M&E reports.
• Support the social organizers and other provincial project teams to improve the quality of monitoring, evaluation, and accurate reporting, including training on M&E tools;
• Support field staff to implement project-level assessments, baseline survey using ODK/ mobile data collection methods, outcome measurement, training, and supervising of social organizers, data entry, and analysis;
• Support the use of digital-based data collection using mobile phones/tablets; conduct regular monitoring visits of project activities and report monitoring findings with relevant staff to the central office.
• Regularly monitor project activity and report the successes, short, and challenges with the central office.
• Ensure the quality of the education program through regular monitoring.
• Ensure that Field Monitoring plans are achieved on time.
• Develop M&E tools for gathering information/data from the field and keeping up-to-date data required for timely and quality reporting;
• Act according to the policy and regulations of WDIO and education directives.
• Report monitoring data promptly to the relevant program and managerial staff.
• Support in data management and development of clear information flow between the program and monitoring and evaluation staff, as required
• Develop monitoring and other required data collection forms in ODK/Kobo platforms.
• Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle.
• Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding staff.
• Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
• Support and coordinate capacity-building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.
• Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is as per agency and donor requirements.
• Identify challenges in the implementation of project activities with the team and offer ideas for potential solutions.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Science, Economics, or any other related field (Master’s degree is preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in similar positions in the Education Program with national and international NGOs.
• Excellent Pashto and Dari reading, writing, and verbal skills, Fluent in English, reading, writing, and verbal skills.
• Travel – The position will be based in the province with frequent travels to the districts.
• Efficiency, result-oriented, and excellent management capabilities;
• Capacity to perform effectively under pressure and harsh conditions; ability to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner;
• Excellent capacity development and teamwork skills; cross-cultural and gender sensitivity;
• Ability to travel throughout the country;
• Ability in designing trainings and seminars.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Respect the confidentiality of the organization;
• Ability to use information technology effectively.
• People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Uphold WDIO’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.wdio.org/safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Must read PSEA and Anti-harassment policies and either sign them

Ensure that all the staff, partners and vendors selection process adequately implant PSEA, Anti-harassment Safeguarding Policies commitments.

WDIO Behaviors/Core values: Integrity, Honesty, Transparency, Confidentiality, Equity, Accountability, Diligence, Perseverance, and, Discipline

Interested applicants could submit their CV and cover letter via the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc57g3Rg-mJYA3TAn3RT21Wm6kMtrKjXU973mv2q2D5zzx-TQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Note: Due to the urgency, the position will be processed on rolling basis and the selection might be done before the closing date.