MMC Project Specialist NGO Job DRC
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Contribute to project design to ensure feasibility of proposed quantitative research
- Create enumerator supervision and tracking tools to maintain high quality standards in field activities
- Provide oversight during enumerator training and ensure training guides are updated, comprehensive and of high quality
- Prepare detailed narrative reports for donors, summarizing project activities and outcomes
- Monitor data collection expenditures, ensuring they align with the budget and are accurately reflected in financial reports
- Complete data analysis and compile research outputs, including infographics
- Contribute to the design of qualitative and quantitative questionnaires, supervise fieldwork and contribute to data analysis and findings
- Support in dissemination of findings through MMC presentations within DRC and other external engagement
- Stay up-to-date on the latest mixed migration developments in the region to enhance research relevance and impact
- Foster strong relationships with DRC colleagues in data collection locations by conducting kick-off meetings and overseeing the contracting and payment processes for enumerators
- Supervise MMC partners and consultants in conducting data collection activities in locations DRC has no/limited presence
- Design tools to gather feedback from enumerators and DRC staff in the field and ensure it is integrated into project activities such as data analysis and future project designs
- Develop and recommend tailored solutions to address challenges encountered during project implementation
- Offer ongoing technical support to the 4Mi Program Officer (PO) to ensure the smooth recruitment, training, and daily monitoring of enumerators.
- Oversee the 4Mi PO's workload, ensuring tasks are balanced and aligned with project timelines and priorities.
- Facilitate communication among team members, making sure that everyone understands their roles, tasks, and deadlines
- When needed represent MMC at coordination meetings with DRC teams or humanitarian partners
- Any additional tasks in support of the 4Mi project
- In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC's five core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
- At least 5-year experience in data collection, conducting surveys or other research activities;
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mixed migration issues in the region;
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive and to take lead whenever required;
- Outstanding communication skills with enumerators of various nationalities and language groups
- Proficiency in IT systems, including android-based applications;
- Excellent ability to work under minimal supervision and strong problem-solving skills;
- Enthusiastic about learning, excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Sensitivity to issues affecting refugees and migrants in the region.
- Knowledge of standard best practices related to procurement and code of conduct in an INGO setting
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