Programme Officer - Democracy Reporting International (DRI)

Form of Employment: Full-time
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Duration: One year, with the possibility of extension
Location: Tunis, Tunisia
Background:
Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit organisation registered in Berlin. DRI promotes political participation of citizens, accountability of state bodies, and the development of democratic institutions worldwide.
DRI is currently recruiting a full-time Programme Officer for its Country Office Libya. In collaboration with, and under the supervision of the Country Director or their assigned representative, the Programme Officer will mainly be responsible for designing, monitoring and evaluating project activities implemented in Tunisia and Libya. More specifically, the Programme Officer will carry out the following duties:
Your Tasks:

Co-design and co-conceptualise project activities such as workshops, trainings, roundtables, and consultation sessions
Research and draft concept notes, fact sheets, presentations and other knowledge products required for DRI Libya activities
Draft a weekly media digest for field and HQ staff to keep them up to date with relevant political developments in Libya
Draft a plan for monitoring, evaluation and learning of the programme activities
Develop monitoring tools in accordance with DRI’s global Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manual and Guidelines
Ensure that necessary qualitative and quantitative data is collected, collated, analyzed and populated in the relevant MEL templates
Keep activity MEL trackers up to date and provide regular feedback on the effectiveness of the activities implemented.
Develop and implement a MEL Plan for DRI Libya programmes.
Work closely with other DRI Libya staff to ensure MEL results and recommendations are understood and acted upon
Work closely with field staff to ensure high quality data is collected in a timely manner
Work closely with, advise and coach Libyan subgrantees to ensure they fully understand MEL requirements according to DRI MEL standards and requirements
Act as a focal point for MEL in DRI Libya Office
Ensure the dissemination of lessons learnt based on evidence collected during the monitoring activities
Ensure the consideration of gender and diversity in all your work, particularly when researching, drafting publications or working on MEL documentation
In collaboration with and supervision of the Country Director or their assigned representative, draft terms of reference of researchers and consultants
Lead on the development and production of research publications and other knowledge products as required
Create a database of potential researchers and speakers for DRI Libya events and update the existing contact lists
Provide inputs to donor reports
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Your Skills and Experience:
Required:

University degree in political science, development, public policy, statistics or other relevant fields
2 – 3 years of work experience in a research or MEL position
Background in qualitative research is required
Exceptional analytical and data collection skills
Well-organised and structured thinker with excellent report writing skills in Arabic and English
Proficiency in common MEL approaches is required
Experience of implementing projects in Libyan context is required
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills
Languages required for this position are both Arabic and English
Good communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work as part of a diverse team

Preferred:

Background in quantitative research
Proficiency in using Excel for data cleaning, pivot tables, basic formulas, descriptive statistics and visualization is desired

What We Offer:
DRI offers you flexible working hours, travel health insurance, training options, and the opportunity to work as part of an international and diverse team.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please send your application (cover letter and CV) to recruiting_libya@democracy-reporting.org. Please include “Programme Officer – Libya” in the subject line and refer to the source where you have found this opportunity. This position is subject to funding. Applying for this position by post mail is possible, please find our address details below.
Closing date for applications: 8 March 2019. The position may be filled before the deadline has been reached, so early applications are encouraged.

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