Job Vacancy: Killefit Consult - Jamaica - M&E and Community Development Experts for Poverty reduction programme IV

Killefit consult consultant sourcing and project management
Poverty reduction programme IV — technical assistance team
LOCATION	Jamaica
STATUS/REFERENCE	Tender
AGENCY/DONOR	EC
REQUIRED EXPERTS	E1 - Monitoring and Evaluation Expert APPLY
	E2 - Community Development Specialist APPLY
COMMENCEMENT	1 March 2016
PROJECT DURATION	32 months
NUMBER WORK DAYS	E1	303 wd
	E2	588 wd
LANGUAGE SKILLS	Excellent command of English is compulsory
DEADLINE	20/11/2015 23:59:00 Recruitment starts immediately upon publication of this vacancy announcement; posts may be filled already before the indicated application deadline.
ELIGIBLE NATIONALITIES	any
OBSERVATIONS	· Only short listed consultants will receive the ToR and will be replied to. · Please apply only if you fulfill all requirements for the vacant position · All experts must have at least regional experience · CV templates download at http://wp.me/p1sHoW-5D
CONTACT consultants@killefitconsult.net copy to consultancies@hotmail.com Please note that we will respond only to candidates who meet the above requirements
How to Apply: Only short listed consultants will be replied to. If you wish to submit your candidature, please send us: 1 - Your up dated and position-adjusted CV in EU AID format, in the language of vacancy and as word.doc detailing qualifications, experience in similar assignments. CVs in other than EU format will not be evaluated. 2 - The country, no of position/field (s) you will apply for in the subject line of message 3 - Your expected daily fee. In addition you would receive the official per diem and airfare in economy class 4 - Your communication details (Mobil, phone, etc.) in case we need to contact you during the tender process Suggestions: Please make sure, that the experience requested is also shown "Description" section 14 of your CV. As the selections are very strict and paper based, we request you to prepare your CV in the right format and detail all the relevant experience under the Professional experience table as much as possible. There is no problem if your CV is long, the most important is to prepare so that it describes clearly your experiences relevant to the mission. (Your CV has to sell you!) Restrictions: In case consultants are short listed, they must be able to provide documentary evidence for educational and professional items in their CVs (copies of diplomas, copies of employers' reference letters, etc.). Documents those are not available in English have to be accompanied by a faithful translation. This is mandatory requirement for Europe Aid tenders.
DESCRIPTION
JOB DESCRIPTION Project: Poverty reduction programme IV — technical assistance team The purpose of this contract is as follows: Providing project management support and enhance the capacity of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund including: • ensuring the efficient implementation of the Poverty Reduction Programme and • ensuring the effective monitoring and evaluation of the overall programme. The Technical Assistance team for the Poverty Reduction Program will support the implementation of programme activities, monitor and evaluate programme activities and provide strategic recommendations related to the envisaged results and objectives of the programme. The project implements activities aimed at improving existing physical structures in communities to include: schools, clinics, police service plants and small community roads. Support in this area is complemented by activities aimed at increasing the skill set of community members to participate in the development of their communities, increase their employment and self-earning opportunities as well as reducing deviant behaviour in the youth population. As the programme is aligned with the Government of Jamaica's community renewal programme (CRP), support is also being provided to build the capacity of the Secretariat of the CRP. Monitoring and Evaluation Expert QUALIFICATION Qualifications and skills The candidate is required, at a minimum, to have a university degree relevant to the scope of work of this contract; certified training in monitoring and evaluation is an advantage. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or comparable software for word processing, spread sheet, presentation tools, etc. is required. Competence with data processing software such as SPSS would be a distinct advantage. General professional experience · An in-depth knowledge of development issues is an advantage. · Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology: Good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities is preferred. · Demonstrated ability to affect staff behavioural! attitudinal change is an advantage. · Experience in the English-speaking Caribbean would be an advantage · Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports is an advantage; · Expertise in analyzing data is required, the use of statistical software in such analyses is preferred; · Strong training & facilitation skills are preferred. Specific professional experience · An in-depth, practical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is required. · Demonstrated ability to manage implementation ofM&E systems is required. · At least 3 years of experience in the implementation of M&E/MIS in development proj ects implemented by national/international organizations/ Government is required; · A minimum of three (3) years' relevant work experience in an English-speaking environment in the last seven (7) years is required if English is not the mother tongue. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING CARIBBEAN IS MANDATORY FOR THIS POSITION Community Development Specialist , Jamaica QUALIFICATION Qualifications and skills · The Team Leader must possess a Master degree in Development Studies, Management, International Relations, Economics or another relevant field of study. · Proficiency in the use of the Internet, Microsoft Office Suite or comparable software for word processing, spread sheet, presentation tools, etc. is required. General professional experience · Familiarity with participatory approaches, which engage pnrnary stakeholders fully throughout the project cycle process, is preferred. · Experience in the English-speaking Caribbean would be an advantage. · A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in community development is considered an advantage. · Experience in the area of Poverty Reduction is considered an advantage. Specific professional experience · A minimum of five (5) years' experience in the management of externally funded projects is required, including a minimum of seven (7) years' experience in developing countries. · A minimum of three (3) years' experience in the last ten (10) years in the direct implementation of projects financed by the European Commission under EU Budget or EDF financing is required. Experience in the preparation and implementation of civil works tenders within this context is required. · A minimum of three (3) years' relevant work experience in an English-speaking environment in the last seven (7) years is required if English is not the mother tongue. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING CARIBBEAN IS MANDATORY FOR THIS POSITION