Special Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer - BASIN

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

CONTEXT

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization working to improve the quality of life of people, especially children, who are marginalized and living in poverty.  World Vision helps all who are in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

World Vision Viet Nam (WVIV) is supported by multiple countries and funded through a combination of sponsorship programs (majority) and Private Non-Sponsorship (PNS)/grants. WVIV operates across multiple provinces and implements Area Development Programs (ADPs) that focus on communities with high levels of poverty, often including ethnic minority populations. In addition to ADPs, WVIV implements various Special and Grant Projects to address the specific needs of vulnerable children in both ADP and non-ADP areas.

WVIV is headquartered in Hanoi, while majority of staff are based locally in ADPs and project sites across the country which enables them to work closely with government partners and communities on a daily basis.

The Building Climate-Adaptive Solutions through Inclusive Market Networks (BASIN) project funded by Mekong Australia Partnership (MAP) of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of of Australian Government (DFAT)  seeks to enhance economic resilience through the promotion of climate-smart agricultural practices in agri-food systems in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, and develop inclusive markets prioritising women and marginalised groups The BASIN project focuses on three main key components: (1) Improved economic resilience through inclusive and climate-resilient business models; (2) Improved agency and more equitable social systems for women and marginalised groups; and (3) Improved regional coordination and knowledge- & evidence-based learning for resilience building 

The project which is to launch from 01-May-2025 to 30-April-2029 (48 months), will be implemented in Vinh Thuan commune and U Minh Thuong commune, An Giang province.

JOB PURPOSES

The purpose of this position is to ensure the collection of MEL data quality and evidence in BASIN project and connecting between Project Manager and the rest of the team, key partners at commune and provincial levels to achieve all project outcomes, and outputs as specified in the approved project proposal and logical framework within the planned budgets. 

This position will lead in Impact Evaluations to ensure the achievement of milestones set for priority indicators in the project Log-frame and additional indicators at different levels of MEL, coherent with the approved document proposal.

This position will also assist Project Manager in project coordination to ensure quality, realistic plans and budgeting and conduct baseline, mid-term review and final evaluation.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Collection and Management

• Establish and roll out community-based MEL system of BASIN project.
• Detailed tracking of direct participating households.
• Suggest and assist in the development and implementation of data collection tools and methodologies; baseline survey, mid-term review, and end-line evaluations and all other evaluations.
• Collect, verify, and maintain accurate data related to program activities, participants and outcomes.
• Organize and maintain a structured database to store and manage program data efficiently in alignment to the Program results framework/business.
• Quality assurance and utilization of data at project level.
• Ensure standardization of MEL tools and methodologies across implementing partners.

Project Coordination and Implementation

• Provide assistance to the Project Manager in the process of project implementation such as project design, planning & budgeting, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, and reflection by developing and ensuring quality, realistic plans of action and budgeting.
• Coordinate with the Project team members so that all project activities of BASIN project are implemented effectively and coordinated in light of the WVIV Technical Approach/Technical Programme for BASIN and the approved project proposal.  
• Regularly monitor program activities to ensure they are aligned with the project plan and objectives.
• Support BASIN Project Manager in preparing and reviewing progress reports (quarterly, Semi-annual and annual and other regularly reports) to ensure high quality reports are submitted on time according to WV’s MEL guideline

Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Support in the analysis of collected data to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Help in interpreting data to assess program impact and suggest improvements.
• Contribute to the development of data-driven recommendations for program enhancements.
• Ensure that all data in Horizon, Our Impact Our Story (OIOS) and other databases are timely updated

Others:

• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Project Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least 03 years’ experience in database development and management.
• Experience in community development or with NGO.
• Experience in grants management
• Experience in capacity building for local stakeholders/partners.

• A university degree in Agriculture/Economics/ Agribusiness/ Statistics, Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation/ Social Science with strong computer background.
• A Professional certificate in MEL and Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Good command in English (both written and verbal skills)

• Ability to builds and maintain effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Good level of proficiency in qualitative and quantitative DATA analysis using statistical packages including SPSS, ODK, STATA and Advanced Excel
• Good proficiency in developing and managing databases in an NGO setting
• Self-motivated, innovative, and able to work under pressure
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, networking and interpersonal skills

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only