Sayara International’s Sudan Country Office is hiring an experienced National M&E (Monitoring and Evaluation) Consultant. This role is offered on a consultancy basis and is dependent on award of the client's contract. The company engages in a wide range of research, communications, and MERL work across Sudan and welcomes interested individuals to support our efforts. Please read the full Terms of Reference below and guidelines on how to apply for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Description:

Sayara International’s Sudan Country Office is currently putting out a call for any interested national consultants who specialise in the following key areas: 

·       Conflict, Stability and Security;

·       Education;

·       Gender;

·       Humanitarian Aid;

·       Water, Sanitation and hygiene;

·       Development;

·       Finance;

·       Mining;

·       Capacity-building;

·       Governance and

·       Economic reform.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant will report to the Project Manager and will be responsible for monitoring and evaluation, activities delivered within projects focusing on the key areas mentioned above.

Responsibilities:

·       Lead and provide performance reviews on current M&E practices for clients. 

·       Conduct monitoring and evaluation activities as per client request. 

·       Support the development of the M&E system in line with donor requirements and needs of the project.

·       Supervise and coordinate implementation of monitoring tools to track program performance in line with the M&E plan.

·       Lead and conduct analysis of quantitative and qualitative data on all project inputs, outputs, and outcomes.

·       Prepare quantitative and qualitative monitoring results using data visualisation.

Desired Qualifications: 

·       Minimum Master’s degree (B.A. with significant relevant prior experience may be considered) in social science, political science, international affairs, development, or another relevant field.

·       Minimum 6 years of experience in target thematic area of conflict, stability and security, education, gender, humanitarian aid, water, sanitation and hygiene, development, finance, mining, capacity-building, governance and economic reform.

·       Minimum 6 years of experience working in the context of humanitarian aid or development.

·       Strong qualitative and quantitative M&E skills.

·       Experience working in Sudan or neighbouring countries. 

·       Experience in conducting research or data collection.

·       Previous experience working with international donors is desirable, particularly UK FCDO. 

·       Ability to work independently and to consistently meet deadlines.

·       Ability to work long hours when needed and to take on tasks that may be outside of the express terms of reference.

·       Strong commitment to high quality work and integrity in all interactions.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with various audiences.

·       Experience using statistical software such as SPSS or STATA. 

·       Experience using qualitative software such as NVivo. 

·       Excellent English language writing skills (evidence of written work).  

The M&E Consultant will be required to work around 15 days each month (depending on the number of project reviews commissioned by the Client) on a consultancy basis. 

Application Process: 

Please submit your detailed CV with up-to-date contact information via Sudan jobs OR via direct email to jobs.sdn@sayarainternational.com with subject line : National M&E Specilaist.