The Opportunity

As the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist you will provide M&E technical leadership to the further development and implementation of Plan International’s global results and indicators for each of the six Areas of Global Distinctiveness (AOGDs), including reviewing and revising existing frameworks, development and testing of methods/tools and the integration of a climate change focus.  You will contribute to enhance awareness and M&E capacity in Plan International’s offices as well as support the implementation of a new global monitoring and evaluation system (PMERL) to ensure that we are able, as an organisation, to capture, store, analyse and report on our progress and results in a consistent and coherent way 

In this role, you will also be responsible for ensuring that the data and information that is derived from the application of the M&E frameworks and approach in our programme and influence work is analysed, disseminated and used to advance accountability to all stakeholders; demonstrate the impact of our work; and ensure learning for improved programming and influencing.  

About you 

In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role, you will need: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with expert knowledge on monitoring and evaluation of development work, across a wide range of technical areas. As well as demonstrable experience of developing guidelines of processes, approaches, tools that facilitate M&E, and organizational learning, that is up to date with best practices in the sector.  
• Demonstrable understanding of the realities of NGO programme management and limitations that impact programme monitoring, evaluation and learning. With this you will need to be able to communicate complex technical MERL concepts and terminology to non-experts. 
• Understanding of different approaches to assessing and reporting NGO programming results, across a wide variety of contexts. As well as an ability to listen, consult and learn with others across our diverse organisation. 
• A theoretical and practical understanding of gender attitudes and power dynamics, including why they exist and how they change, and how these attitudes and dynamics shape MERL approaches and methodologies.  
• Fluent in English. Capacity in one of the following: French, Portuguese, Arabic and/or Spanish will be an advantage.
• Specific experience in developing/implementing M&E Frameworks focused on climate change highly desirable.  

Knowledge and skills required;

• In-depth demonstrable experience in job evaluation using the Hay methodology
• Extensive experience in benchmarking products and services across Talent & Rewards
• Knowledge and appreciation of reward practices ideally across multiple georgraphies
• Experience in the design, implementation and communication of salary structures, employee benefits and related issues
• Excellent negotiation, representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with diverse staff in challenging contexts
• Fluency in English, written and spoken
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel

Essential

Knowledge

• Expert knowledge on monitoring and evaluation of development work, across a range of technical areas.
• Strong understanding of rights-based development programming, particularly in relation to the major technical areas of Plan’s work.
• Significant experience and a strong understanding of processes, approaches, tools and methodologies that facilitate M&E, and organizational learning, that is up to date with best practices in the sector.
• Strong understanding of the realities of NGO programme management and limitations that impact programme monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Understanding of different approaches to assessing and reporting NGO programming results, across a wide variety of contexts.
• A theoretical and practical understanding of gender attitudes and power dynamics, including why they exist and how they change, and how these attitudes and dynamics shape MERL approaches and methodologies.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Able to develop appropriate frameworks, guidelines, tools and templates for improved M&E and implement them at scale
• Able to develop global guidance that is simple and practical for field colleagues to understand and use
• Able to analyse large amounts of data and generate powerful reports and information from them
• Communicating complex technical MERL concepts and terminology in simple language to non-experts.
• Writing in plain English
• Strong collaboration skills, able to build cooperation and negotiate compromises.
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven experience of using online technology for communication and learning
• Fluent in English

Behaviours

• Listens to and consults with others with genuine curiosity and interest to learn
• Co-creates with diverse staff across the organisation
• Demonstrates genuine curiosity and enthusiasm to find win-win solutions when facing challenges and ambiguity
• Facilitates joint understanding and the development of good practices
• Inspire trust and support from others
• Promotes innovation and learning
• Takes responsibility for achieving significant results
• Able to build rapport with wide range of groups
• Demonstrably committed to Plan’s goals and values
• Committed to child safeguarding

Desirable

• Specific experience in developing/implementing M&E Frameworks focused on climate change
• Strong understanding of M&E in humanitarian preparedness and response programming
• Capacity in French and/or Spanish will be an advantage

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The Opportunity

Plan International has launched a 2-3 year project to introduce the concept of Total Reward across all the regions in which it operates. This project aims to ensure Plan International is able to attract and retain top talent through a fair, equitable and competitive global pay and reward system that ensures their well-being. The project relies heavily on the use of the Hay job evaluation method.

The project is structured into phases as follows:  

• Phase 1 evaluating and addressing job grades and salaries  
• Phase 2 addressing benefits and wellbeing  
• Phase 3 addressing contracts and other employment terms and conditions.  

This position will play a key role in the support to implementing the Total Reward project across West and Central Africa (WACA), Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa (MEESA) and the Asia Pacific (APAC) Regions  and will provide technical support with respect to job evaluation, construction of salary scales and benefits, and implementation of Total Reward and communication to staff.

Knowledge and skills required;

• In-depth demonstrable experience in job evaluation using the Hay methodology
• Extensive experience in benchmarking products and services across Talent & Rewards
• Knowledge and appreciation of reward practices ideally across multiple georgraphies
• Experience in the design, implementation and communication of salary structures, employee benefits and related issues
• Excellent negotiation, representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with diverse staff in challenging contexts
• Fluency in English, written and spoken
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• In-depth demonstrable experience in job evaluation using the Hay methodology;
• Extensive experience in benchmarking products and services across Talent & Rewards;
• Knowledge and appreciation of reward practices ideally across multiple georgraphies
• Experience in the design, implementation and communication of salary structures, employee benefits and related issues;
• Excellent negotiation, representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with diverse staff in challenging contexts
• Fluency in English, written and spoken;
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel.

Desirable

•  Experience in implementing job evaluation outcomes in non-profits;
• Knowledge of legal practices and application of tax rules related to reward structuring;
• Knowledge of French language, written and spoke