*JOB POSTING*
*Junior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate*
*SUMMARY ABOUT THE PROJECT*
Field Support Services Project (FSSP) is a five-year project (October 2019
– October 2024) funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and managed by
Cowater International. FSSP provides administrative, financial,
procurement, and logistical services as well as support to the in-country
development programming for the Government of Canada through the provision
of technical specialists in gender equality, governance and human rights,
and environment and climate action and assisting DFATD in procuring and
managing local development initiatives. These programs will take place in
Indonesia and the ASEAN regions.
It is expected that the lndonesia-ASEAN FSSP will increase the
effectiveness and relevance of Canada's international assistance program in
Indonesia and in the ASEAN region. Technical Specialists procured under the
FSSP will support GAC in responding to the needs and priorities of
Indonesia and the ASEAN region, policy dialogue and knowledge building and
sharing.
*SUMMARY OF POSITION *
ASEAN Secretariat and the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection
of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) requires the services of a *Junior
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate *to provide technical and
coordination support to the ASEAN Secretariat and ACWC in developing the
ACWC accomplishment report. The Junior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
Associate is expected to deliver the following:
1. Comprehensive database matrix in Excel format, or other appropriate
format, that compiled data and information to inform the development of the
ACWC accomplishment report.
2. Draft narrative reflecting the key findings from the database and
existing analysis and/or secondary sources such as papers, reports and
press releases, following the framework agreed upon with the ASEAN
Secretariat, and
3. Draft presentation highlighting the achievements, challenges and
opportunities in the implementation of ACWC’s work plans since 2012,
following the framework agreed upon with the ASEAN Secretariat.
*KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*
Working on a day-to-day basis under the direction of Head of the Poverty
Eradication and Gender Division of the ASEAN Secretariat, the expected
services of the Junior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate will
include, but not be limited to:
- Gather, compile and consolidate data from various sources, primarily
from ASEAN Secretariat, to populate the database;
- Assist the ASEAN Secretariat in the drafting of the narrative and
presentation on the accomplishments of ACWC; and
- Undertake any other tasks deemed necessary to complete the development
of ACWC’s accomplishment report.
*JOB REQUIREMENTS*
ASEAN Secretariat and ACWC require the services of a Junior Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) Associate with specific expertise which includes:
- A Degree in relevant disciplines and/or be able to demonstrate
evidence of training and technical experience in research and data
collection and analysis;
- At least 5 years of professional experience and proven track record in
providing technical and coordination support to implement complex
monitoring and evaluation systems;
- Good knowledge and exposure in project monitoring and evaluation in
regional or international setting;
- Proven experience working with governments and/or international
organisations on consultancy assignments in related subjects;
- Understanding of ASEAN’s cooperation on promoting the rights of women
and children is an advantage;
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken;
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills;
- High integrity and conscientiousness, and ability to project
professionalism;
- Computer literate, very good analytical and report writing skills; and
- Flexible and able to adjust to changes agreed as an outcome of the
process and discussions in order to achieve expected results in a timely
and efficient manner.
*WORKING ARRANGEMENTS *
The Junior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate shall be based in
Jakarta, Indonesia, and would coordinate intensively with the ASEAN through
the ASEAN Secretariat based on agreement with the Head of the Poverty
Eradication and Gender Division. The Junior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
Associate will be reporting to the Head of the Poverty Eradication and
Gender Division of the ASEAN Secretariat or his/her designated officers.
A consultant evaluation will be completed in order for payment to be
released upon satisfactory delivery of the assignments.
*DURATION OF CONTRACT*
The total expected duration of the assignment is up to 20 days spread over
a period of three (3) months from March to May 2020. All reports must be
finalized and submitted within this period.
Payment will be processed after the submission of reports and timesheet.
*How to apply:*
Interested individual consultants must include the following documents when
submitting the applications to admin@xxxxxxxxxx latest by *Friday 13 March
2020:*
1. *CV *indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as
the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at
least three (3) professional references.
2. *Brief statement *as to why the individual considers him/herself as
the most suitable for the assignment.
3. *Financial Proposal *shall be submitted in the following format:
- The financial proposal should specify an all-inclusive daily rate for
up to 20 working days;
- The financial proposal must be all-inclusive and take into account
various expenses that will be incurred during the contract, including: the
daily professional fee and when applicable any other relevant expenses
related to the performance of services under the contract, *not
including* travel expenses.
Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform
only the successful candidate(s) about the outcome or status of the
selection process.
*EVALUATION OF APPLICATION*
The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose
offer has been evaluated and determined as: a)
responsive/compliant/acceptable; and b) having received the highest score
out of the weighted criteria (70% technical score (comprising of 15%
technical qualifications desk review, 25% written test, and 30% interview)
and 30% financial score.
The proposals that achieve a minimum of 70% for the technical
qualifications desk review shall be further considered for an interview and
written test. The financial score shall be computed as a ratio of the
proposal being evaluated and the lowest priced proposal received for the
assignment.
*Technical Score (70%)*
*Financial Score (30%)*
1. Technical qualifications desk review (based on the criteria and
points listed below) (15%)
2. Written test (25%)
3. Interview (30%)
*Technical Qualifications Desk Review *
The evaluation of the Technical criteria will be as follows:
*St No*
*Criteria*
*Points*
1
Academic qualifications of the Consultant
15 points
2
Professional experience and proven track record in providing technical and
coordination support to implement complex monitoring and evaluation
systems.
30 points
3
Good knowledge and exposure in project monitoring and evaluation in
regional or international setting.
20 points
4
Proven experience working with governments and/or international
organisations on consultancy assignments in related subjects.
20 points
5
Understanding of ASEAN’s cooperation on promoting the rights of women and
children is an advantage.
15 points
*Total points*
*100 points*
*ABOUT US*
With more than 34 years’ experience, Cowater International is Canada’s
global leader in management consulting services specializing in
international development and has managed the implementation of over 800
projects in more than 80 countries around the globe. We work with
governments, partner organizations, communities and civil society to design
and implement sustainable solutions that generate lasting social, financial
and environmental impacts. Our adaptive approach to management has led to
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Companies in 2017 and 2018. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Cowater
International also has corporate offices in Montreal, Quebec, Paris,
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in addition to project offices in a wide variety of other locations across
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