Senior Project Officer - Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (SPO-MEL)

Overview

CARE is an international development organization fighting global poverty, focusing on working with women and girls to bring sustainable changes to their communities. CARE was founded in 1945, today CARE works in 111 countries around the globe and supports 1631 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects to reach more than 174 million people directly and 205 million people indirectly. We work with partners to achieve lasting results for marginalized communities.

CARE focuses on empowering particularly marginalized and vulnerable women in Cambodia, including urban women who are marginalized by occupation, rural women who are denied multiple rights, and women and girls from ethnic minorities. CARE focuses primarily on the northeast of the country, Phnom Penh, and surrounding areas.

CARE aims to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and social injustice and to bring lasting change to the lives of poor and vulnerable people by strengthening gender equality and women’s voice, promoting inclusive governance and increasing women’s resilience. CARE knows that it cannot achieve this mission without a team of dedicated, passionate and qualified people.

Objective

CARE is seeking a qualified Cambodian national candidate to join our team as a Senior Project Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (SPO-MEL) based in Ratanak Kiri Province with frequent travel to other sites as required.

The SPO-MEL plays a crucial role to oversee and ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the Strengthening Inclusive Services for Indigenous People (SISIP) project in Ratanakiri province, Cambodia. The main objective of the position is to ensure that project activities are effectively monitored, evaluated, and that lessons learned are documented and used for continuous improvement. The SPO-MEL will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the project’s monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress, measure impact, and ensure data-driven decision-making. The SPO-MEL will work closely with project staff, partners, and stakeholders to ensure the project’s performance and impact are measured and reported accurately.

Salary Range: $860-925

Summary of the Responsibilities 

  • Develop and implement MEAL plans, frameworks, and tools aligned with CARE’s vision and global indicators.
  • Manage monitoring activities, data collection, and analysis; ensure data quality through regular site visits.
  • Establish and maintain feedback and accountability mechanisms, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Train staff on monitoring tools and data management; support training program design for project staff and partners.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align monitoring and evaluation activities with project goals.
  • Other Responsibilities

Experiences and Qualifications:

The preferred candidate for the role should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Project Management, or at least 3 years of relevant experience within an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a robust understanding of the rights and empowerment initiatives for Indigenous women and girls, as well as persons with disabilities in Cambodia. Essential attributes include proficiency in facilitating training, adherence to organizational policies, and effective team-building skills. Furthermore, organizational competence, reliability, and discretion are paramount.

Fluency in both Khmer and English, coupled with proficient Microsoft Office skills and basic numeric capabilities, are prerequisites, while familiarity with advanced Excel or database programs is advantageous. Finally, an understanding of Cambodia’s health sector is desirable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit a CARE application form along with CV and cover letter to khm.jobs@care.org by the Subject “Applying for Position’s SPO – MEL, or at the CARE Country Office at #39 (3rd floor), Street 352, Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Muoy, Khan Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

A detailed job description and application form is available on www.care-cambodia.org or www.bongthom.com. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline of 5th December 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Submitted documents will not be returned. In return for your commitment, you will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including women, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities and members of other marginalized groups. CARE International in Cambodia is committed to protecting the rights of children. CARE International in Cambodia reserves the right to conduct screening procedures to ensure a child safe environment.

CARE International In Cambodia participates in the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response’s Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  CARE International In Cambodia reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment, and/or child abuse the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.  By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE Cambodia requesting the information specified above.

CARE places human dignity at the centre of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (PSHEA) of vulnerable adults, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel.