Job Description

Job Title RM&E Officer Reporting to RM&E Manager Location Freetown Direct Reports N/A

Marie Stopes Sierra Leone 

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is a global social business providing personalised, high quality, affordable  contraception and safe abortion services to women and girls. MSI has 13,000 team members working in 37 countries to  deliver our mission: children by choice, not chance. Marie Stopes Sierra Leone (MSSL) is a founding member of the MSI  Partnership, operating in Sierra Leone for 30 years and becoming the largest non-governmental provider of family  planning (FP) and sexual & reproductive health (SRH) services in the country. MSSL delivers services in every district of  Sierra Leone through its outreach, centres/clinics and social marketing channels.

The Function 

MSSL are commencing a period of geographic and programmatic expansion including an increase in static and outreach  service provision. The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will have the responsibility for monitoring and evaluating Saving  Lives project, to ensure that high standards are maintained at all times. The M&E Officer will work closely with the  Outreach Channel Lead, Program Manager/Operations Director and all the regional staff and stakeholders to achieve  MSSL objectives. To achieve this, MSSL requires an innovative, result oriented individual who has a vision, wants the  challenge of launching and managing a new national level programme.

Key Responsibilities 

▪ The monitoring and Evaluation Officer will assist the Project Manager /Operation Manager with coordination of  M&E activities of the organization

▪ Develop and maintain health information system that adequately takes into consideration the needs and  resources of the project

▪ Develop, produce and apply instruments and methodology required to collect relevant data on input, outputs, outcomes and impact of health interventions in the project areas.

▪ Assessing and reporting on capacities and performance of key Regional Coordinators, and Outreach team  Leaders.

▪ Maintain consistent standards for monitoring and reporting.

▪ Collate and disseminate information in Marie Stopes’ project targets and indicators

▪ Supporting the conduct of small scale surveys and other relevant studies

▪ Preparing and updating monthly, quarterly, and annual monitoring and evaluation plans and reports. ▪ Undertaking regular visits to the field to support the implementation of M&E strategies and identify where  adaptation might be needed.

▪ Support the supervision of quality and timeliness of implementation of Project activities of Marie Stopes ▪ Undertake any other duties and functions directly related to the efficient execution of Maries Stopes programmes. ▪ Produce monitoring and progress reports to Senior Management as required by donors

▪ Represent MSSL and liaise with stakeholders at all levels

Experience (essential/desirable) 

▪ A degree in social sciences, medical statistics or in a field related to development

▪ Experiences, working with projects in designing monitoring systems and planning for complement evaluations ▪ Experience with Management of different sources of data and multiple indicators

▪ Must have at least 5 years experience in ;

a) Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data report writing

b) Use of computer systems especially data base, excel spread sheet, access, power point and internet  ▪ Must be familiar with working in rural areas with focus on participatory process

▪ Must be willing to undertake regular visit to the field and interact with different stakeholders. ▪ Must have good communication and interactive skills

▪ Must be able to demonstrate complementary and supportive attitude in the process of institutional strengthening  ▪ Good communicator, able to work and adapt in a fast-moving organization

Job Framework – RM&E Officer Personal attributes 

• Results driven.

• Motivated and energetic.

• Strong commitment to the goals and vision of MSI and MSSL.

• Strong supporter of the cause for contraception and a woman’s right to safe abortion. (Pro-choice.) • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

• The highest levels of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.

• Self- managed and able to prioritise and work under pressure.

• Initiative, commitment, drive and perseverance

• Planning, organisational, negotiation and selling skills.

• Highly self-sufficient, entrepreneurial, innovative, inspirational and persuasive.

• Must be prepared to travel on short notice.

Job Framework – RM&E Officer MSI Behaviours and Values 

Team Member Behaviours 

Work as One MSI 

• You contribute, use, and share accurate data and evidence to improve understanding, insight and decision-making  across MSI, enabling us to maximise our ability to influence others

• You share relevant knowledge, expertise and resources to strengthen teamwork and prevent duplication of effort

• You actively work as part of a team, providing support and flexibility to colleagues, demonstrating fairness,  understanding and respect for all people and cultures.

Show courage, authenticity and integrity 

• You hold yourself accountable for the decisions you make and the behaviours you demonstrate • You are courageous in challenging others and taking appropriate managed risks.

Develop and grow 

• You seek feedback to enable greater self-awareness and provide the same to others in a way which inspires them to  be even more effective

• You manage your career development including keeping your knowledge and skills up to date.

Deliver excellence, always 

• You strive to consistently meet and exceed expectations, putting clients at the centre of everything, and implement  smarter, more efficient ways of performing your role

• You build and maintain effective long-term working relationships with all stakeholders, and are a true MSI ambassador.

Leadership (For Leaders only) 

• You inspire individuals and teams, through situational leadership, providing clear direction

• You seek and provide opportunities which motivate team members, helping to develop skills and potential whilst  strengthening our talent and succession pipeline

• You are aware of emerging developments in our sector, demonstrating strategic insight about our clients and business  and encourage this in your team

• You articulate a vision of the future which inspires and excites others.

MSI Values 

• Mission driven: With unwavering commitment, we exist to empower women and men to have children by choice not  chance

• Client centred: We are passionate about our clients and dedicate our efforts to delivering agreed objectives to the  highest possible quality

• Accountable: We are accountable for our actions and take responsibility for everything we do to ensure long term  sustainability and increased impact

• Courageous: We recruit and nurture talented, passionate and brave people who have the courage to push  boundaries, make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission.

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