Main Responsibilities
- Co-develop Monitoring and Evaluation strategy and standardized monitoring indicators for the organization that are gender sensitive.
- Improve capacity of staff on M&E tools for gender-sensitive data collection and analysis
- Improve capacity of staff on the development of analytical reports to share findings.
- Co-development of standardized gender-sensitive indicators
- Identification and training of staff on M&E tools, data collection and analysis
- Knowledge sharing and capacity building in the development of an organizational Monitoring and Evaluation plan.
- Implementation of policies or organizational measures on Monitoring and Evaluation including the co-development of tools per programme area.
- Participation in the implementation of diverse Monitoring and Evaluation tools.
- Ensure the final addition of all stakeholders in an updated Monitoring and Evaluation plan, including the implementation of relevant tools
- Assist DUNK in the strengthening of community-level advocacy efforts to reduce gender-based violence (GBV) and discrimination
Qualifications
- Undergraduate University Degree (or equivalent) in Development Studies, Social Work orand Monitoring and Evaluation
- Minimum 2 years of experience in related fields.
- Previous experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in International Development.
- Previous experience in implementation of the M&E system.
- Previous experience in Africa with demonstrated understanding of country context and culture is considered a strong asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge/skills and/or experience with the Result Based Management approach.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
- Ability to promote and monitor inclusion of gender-specific objectives, indicators, targets.
- Knowledge and experience of facilitation techniques and participatory approaches
- Knowledge and experience of programs in advancing women’s equality and economic autonomy.
- Demonstrated experience and/or training in international cooperation, preferably in a non-profit environmental at the local level is an asset.
- Excellent ability to work autonomously and willingness to take initiative.
- Capacity to work collaboratively with a team, in person and from a distance.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to support volunteers, including mentorship and counselling.
- Exceptional intercultural competencies and attitudes, including patience and respect for local expertise and work culture and intercultural communication.
- Ability to cope with cultural isolation and a different standard of living.
Project description and context:
Crossroads International will engage Canadians, Canadian stakeholders, Crossroads staff and volunteers, local partner organizations and women and men in sub-Saharan Africa to become Gender Equality Champions both in Canada and overseas.
The Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP) aims to reduce gender inequalities and alleviate poverty by addressing gender-based violence, inequalities in access to resources and economic opportunities, and barriers in exercising strategic forms of choice, voice, and influence.
Description of the partner
DUNK was established in 2010 and works to nurture vulnerable groups through sports to become the voice of change in their communities through various action-led initiatives. DUNK has created safe community spaces to promote the right to play and to nurturing children’s and youth competences through sports and education. The organization currently operates in 7 locations in Accra and Tamale.
Eligibility criteria
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- Be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- Willing to conduct fundraising and public engagement activities before, during and after the placement
- Share the commitment of preventing and addressing sexual misconduct
- In good physical and mental health (medical examination required)
- The volunteer needs to bring their own computer.
- The volunteer must be available to attend an online pre-departure training from 20 – 28 June 2023
Personalized support before, during and after the mandate provided by an experienced and welcoming team. The Crossroads’ experience includes the following:
- Daily living allowance (depending of the country of assignment)
- Plane ticket and local transport
- Pre-assignment online training.
Crossroads International is committed to addressing gender-based violence by supporting the innovative work our partner organizations in ending violence against women and girls.
Crossroads International is committed to addressing gender-based violence by supporting the innovative work our partner organizations in ending violence against women and girls.
APPLICATION
To apply for this position, we kindly ask that you fill out Crossroads’ online application form.
Please contact our volunteer mobilization team if you have any question: volunteer@cintl.org
We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
