Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst

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African Education Network (AEN) defines itself as a cross-continental network to advocate multi-facet development in Africa via education. It has been registered as a non-profit organization with the Government of the District of Columbia in the United States since January 2017.

Many CBOs (community-based organizations, including NGOs operating at the community level) in Africa are rooted in the community and more closely connected with the local people and resources than other entities. However, these organizations oftentimes are not widely known as they function mainly at the community level, lacking attention and support from the international community. Their great work is not commensurate with the recognition they have received.

Witnessing the lack of effective communication between African CBOs and the global youth who are eager to engage themselves in Africa, in particular, AEN seizes the opportunity to bridge communication gaps via education. It engages CBOs in Africa and the young people around the world, facilitating the communication between the two sides to foster mutual trust and in-depth cooperation.

Believing that education is an essential means to achieve mutual understanding and improve the communication out of a kaleidoscope of social purposes, AEN is expected to deliver its work through a unique educational approach. This approach integrates three core components: intercultural communication, organizational learning, and newsletter distribution.

Description of the Position

The Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst supports the manager's work at AEN’s Organizational Learning Section, under the supervision of the OL Manager. The incumbent assists the manager in the following tasks:

• Training the interns and staff in strategic management and organizational improvement in both theoretical and practical aspects;
• Designing the program implementation strategies and work plans, targeting the CBO leaders and global youth, which should ultimately help the CBOs improve their work methods and deliver better outcomes;
• Designing work methods and strategic plans to work together with the Intercultural Communication section;
• Monitoring and evaluating both the volunteers’ and host organizations’ work and change in attitudes and work schemes;
• Using feedback from Intercultural Communication section to lead the host organizations to design and implement action plans once they show willingness to avoid conflicts, accept constructive feedback, and improve work efficiency;
• Conducting on-site monitoring, writing evaluation reports and identifying the needs of each organization and potential collaboration opportunities between organizations;
• Coordinating the team of interns and making sure deadlines are met;
• Communicating with AEN’s other departments when needed.

An availability of 7-20 hours per week is needed for this position. The incumbent will start working from a date (start date) from today to September 1st, 2017, and the minimum time commitment is 3 months.

Requirements

We are looking for highly motivated individuals pursing a bachelor's or a master’s degree in Social Work, International Affairs, Organizational Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related field. Undergraduate students and college graduates with demonstrated interests or work experience are encouraged to apply. Experience in the non-profit sector is highly appreciated. The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing and interpersonal skills, with strong commitment to AEN’s values and mission.

Code & Conditions

An offer of assignment and a copy of the Conditions of Service and Code of Conduct will be issued to the successful candidate. He or she will receive training before the work officially starts. Please note this position is unpaid, as AEN is a non-profit organization and cannot offer financial retribution at this stage. Most of the work will be done online through the AEN’s intranet, remote control system, and emails.