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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer (100%)
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is a worldwide organization of judges and lawyers united in affirming international law and rule of law principles that advance human rights. Its strategic goals for 2021-2025 are: (1) to develop, defend, and strengthen international institutions, instruments, and standards on rule of law and human rights; (2) to improve domestic implementation of, and compliance with, international law and standards; (3) to bolster the effectiveness and independence of judges and lawyers; and (4) to improve access to justice for all and accountability. With its Headquarters based in Geneva, Switzerland, ICJ has a presence in Africa, Latin America, Asia & the Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, and the Middle East.
To contribute to enhancing effectiveness and efficiency across the organization by fostering a results-based approach and culture that better demonstrates the impact and relevance of ICJ work, we are seeking a full-time MEL Officer. The ideal candidate has experience working with donor rules and implementing best practice in terms of M&E and project cycle management, and is able to develop log frames across a range of issues and programme types; work with multi-disciplinary teams to track results on complex programmes and manage internal and external evaluations.
The overall objective of the post is to contribute to enhancing effectiveness and efficiency across the organization through a results-based approach and culture that best demonstrates the impact and relevance of ICJ work. Working in close coordination with the External Relations team, Programme Managers, and Legal Advisers, the MEL Officer will implement and strengthen results-based systems, practices and tools, and support the programme and legal staff with their implementation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Director, External Relations and Programmes, the MEL Officer will:
Methodology
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Fundraising: project design and donor relations
Other
PROFILE
The successful candidate will have:
Education & Experience
• A University degree in political science, law, social sciences, development studies or a related subject.
• At least five years of work experience in the monitoring and evaluation sector, preferably within the human rights sector.
• Demonstrated understanding of the entire monitoring and evaluation process, experience in results-based management (RBM) and project management including reporting to donors and senior management.
• At least three years of experience of working on donor funded projects including experience working with donor rules and guidelines and implementing best practice in terms of M&E and project cycle management.
• At least three years of experience in contributing to funding proposal development.
• Knowledge of legal and human rights issues would be a distinct advantage.
Language skills:
Essential Skills
* Other remote locations may be considered, however Employer of Record fees (and work permit sponsorship fees, if needed) would be the responsibility of the staff member.
Interested applicants should provide all materials outlined below to recruitment@icj.org by 7 July 2024, midnight Central European Time (CET). Early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed on a rolling basis, the ICJ reserves the right to close the recruitment process early if we consider the number and quality of applications received to be sufficient.
Please include “[MEL Officer]” in the subject line of the application e-mail. The ICJ shall not be liable for not opening proposals that are submitted with a different subject.
Foreseen dates for the recruitment steps: recruitment test between 11 and 16 July 2024, interviews on 6 and 7 August.
Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The ICJ is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and value a diverse workforce. The ICJ’s policy is to practice a fair and non-discriminatory recruitment and selection procedure and to strive for and maintain international and multi-cultural personnel.
Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
ICJ staff must adhere to its Code of Ethics which states that discrimination, bullying and harassment in any form will not be tolerated, nor sexual harassment, violence or assault in any form. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process may send their requests through an email to recruitment@icj.org, or call +41 229 793 833.