PEA

ACE COR
RPS BUR
RKINA FA
ASO

Monittoring, Reeporting and

a Evalu
uation Speecialist (M
MRES)

BASIC
C FUNCT
TION OF
F POSITIO
ON
The MR
RES is aimed
d at establishiing monitorinng systems, coordinating
c
g data flows, conducting staff
s
developm
ment in MRE
E, leading PC
CV trainingss in MRE, annd providing leadership and
a coordinattion for
timely and
a reliable data
d for analyysis and repoorting accordding to Peacee Corps guidaance and the
requirem
ments of US government
g
funded partnnerships. Undder the superrvision of thee Country Director,
the MRE
ES assists thee programmiing team to provide
p
qualiity monitorin
ng, reportingg, evaluation,, data
collectioon and analyssis for volunnteers activitties in Burkinna Faso. Thee MRES provvides input and
a
works onn tasks effeccting overall post manageement and the success of the Peace Co
orps Burkinaa Faso
program
ms and assistss the DPT annd Program Team
T
in estabblishing an overall
o
visionn and missionn for the
country programs. The
T MRES prrovides inputt into the creeation of Postts strategic and operatioonal
plans.

I.

MAJO
OR DUTIIES, RES
SPONSIB
BLITIES AND
QUAL
LIFICATION:

MAJOR
M
DUTIES
D

RESPONSIBIILITIES

PERCENT
AGE

MONITORI
M
ING,
REPORTIN
R
NG
AND
A
EVALUATI
E
ION

nd collects prrogram data and

a informattion from
Mannages and cooordinates an
PCV
Vs; conductss evaluative and
a reflectivee activities reegarding the project and
relaated PC activities, and wrrites and conttributes repoorts on projeccts. The
dutiies include:

Identifiees gaps in daata collectionn and commuunicates direcctly to the

t
Proggramming annd Training team.

Conductt quarterly daata integrity tests to veriffy collection of accurate

dataa from VRF.

d
P specific data sets
Post
Collaborates with thhe APCD in developing
V
Reeporting Tool.
(i.e., indicators, and data fiellds) for the Volunteer
kshop for Voolunteers,

Co-desiggn a Monitorring and Evaaluation work

unterparts, annd Staff.
Cou

Insures Volunteers
V
a counterparts are trainned and have plans for
and

60%

VOLONTEERS
AND STAFF
TRAINING

SAFETY AND
SECURITY

collecting necessary strategic information.

Makes occasional field visits to sites to assess, monitor and verify

Volunteer and host agency record-keeping, with the aim of improving these
systems and bringing them in line with Peace Corps.

Liaise with the programming and training team to compile the

reports and generate data toward the indicators and impact data when and
where possible.

Learns how to use all relevant reporting tools and operations and
mentors other staff and Volunteers on them, particularly the Volunteer
Reporting Tool and Forms (VRT/F).

Assists APCD in Reviewing and verifying accuracy of Volunteer

Reporting Forms received from Volunteers. Assists managers,
coordinators and others in their need for data for reports, items relevant for
periodic and annual reports to comply with special funding needs and Peace
Corps headquarters reporting requirements.

Participates in monitoring and evaluation meetings and activities and

creates draft documents for the Integrated Planning and Budget (IPBS), the
annual Peace Corps reporting (Project Status Reviews (PSRs), Training
Status Review (TSR) s, Congressional Reports and Peace Corps Burkina
Faso Annual Report.

Encourages PCVs and their counterparts to monitor and complete

reporting documentation to Peace Corps on their activities.

Liaises with Grants Coordinator to encourage prompt and accurate

reporting by PCVs for their grants (SPA, WAFSP, PCPP, etc).

Works closely with the Director of Programming and Training to

assure strategic and operational coordination with the entire Programming
and Training Team.
Plans and conducts training activities to ensure that Trainees are given a
good start and Volunteers are prepared to be a valuable member of their
communities. The duties include:

Provides technical training in line with the development of MRE

competencies.

Serves as the lead MRE technical specialist to collaboratively work

with the Training Manager and her/his team to evaluate training.

Delivers MRE training to PCTs and PCVs.

Ensures high rates of reporting from PCVs.

Contributes to PCV welcome books, trainee handbooks, PCV

handbooks, and other post documentation dealing with the recruitment,
selection, placement, training, and support of PCVs.

Contributes articles on MRE to Staff Notes and Volunteer

Newsletters.
Addresses Volunteer safety and security by adhering to Peace Corps site
development policies and procedures. Identifies and immediately
communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the
Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and the Country Director (CD). Assists
Program Managers/APCDs to ensure that prospective sites meet established
programmatic and safety/security criteria (e.g., safe housing, a clearly
defined assignment with an organization that shows real interest in working
with a Volunteer, etc.). Reviews and references site history files when
evaluating potential sites, and incorporates appropriate safety and securityrelated information into site history files. Monitors Volunteer compliance
with Peace Corps policies, especially related to safety and security.
Participates in the design and implementation of the Emergency Action
Plan (EAP). Acts as duty officer, as needed. Knowledgeable and

30%

supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures,

including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.

TDY

OTHER
EDUCATION
AND
LANGUAGE
PROFICIENCY

The Contractor is subject to worldwide availability and may be requested by

the Peace Corps to be reassigned or transferred permanently to another Peace
Corps Post/Headquarters or perform temporary duties (TDY) as required and
to travel to other assignments within Peace Corps as assigned. Any such
reassignment or transfer shall be subject to agreement of the Contractor. The
Statement of Work as defined will remain the same; however the duties may
be subject to change as determined by the Contracting Officer.

Perform other duties as assigned by the CD or DPT to help Peace

Corps successfully carry out its mission in Burkina Faso.
Bachelors degree in project management and evaluation,
international development, Masters degree in Evaluation, Program
Management, Social Sciences or related field preferred.
Level IV (Fluent) speaking, reading and writing in French and
English is required. English language skills will be tested.

10%

II. SKILLS, ABILITY AND AKNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in applied monitoring, reporting and
evaluation required. Demonstrated experience evaluating development projects
including designing, implementing and reporting using appropriate analysis.
Demonstrated data analysis and writing skills.
Excellent computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet
programs;
Ability to work independently with little supervision; good organization and
time management skills; willingness to take the initiative; excellent teamwork
skills, strong service attitude; personal integrity; strong cross-cultural skills; strong
interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and experience with participatory community analysis tools for
development.
Strong experience with workshop and group facilitation, session plan design,
and cultural adaptation & sensitivity training.
Proactive and self-motivated.
Team member who is solutions oriented and interested in finding better and
more productive ways to accomplish responsibilities.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout Burkina as needed for
implementation of the program and as in line with the job.
Facilitating workshops on Monitoring and Evaluation.
Conference, training and meeting facilitation skills,
POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A DETAILED BACKGROUD CHECK
CLEARANCE