Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in : St. George's, Grenada

Start Date : November 2024

Placement Length : 6 months with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements : English Level 4-Advanced

Eligibility : Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

The overall purpose of the placement is to strengthen the capacity of National Conversation Trust Funds (NCTF) across the region to effectively monitor performance and effectiveness of its programs, including design of tools and systems for collection of gender disaggregated data and analysis of information.

As a volunteer, you will support the development of results-based gender-responsive monitoring and evaluation procedures including development of impact assessment tools, indicators and sound M&E methodologies ;

build the capacity of staff through training on development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools.

The Caribbean Organizations for Resilient Environments (CORE) project serves to build the capacity of National Conservation Trust Funds (NCTFs) operating in eight countries (Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, St.

Vincent and the Grenadines, and Suriname) to implement local, nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation with a gender-responsive lens.

As a volunteer, you will :

• Conduct assessment of staff capacity to implement M&E tools and systems to assess program impact
• Support the development of training resources and conduct training sessions with staff on results-based gender-responsive planning, monitoring and evaluation procedures and practices
• Support the development M&E systems and tools to collect disaggregated data and to conduct program impact assessments
• Support the development of gender responsive and results-based indicators to monitor and report on the effectiveness of program implementation
• Support the development of M&E database and creation of M&E reports
• Support staff capacity building in grants management and monitoring

Essential Requirements :

University degree in social / political sciences, international development, human rights, gender studies, social work, law, public policy, or related field.

Essential Background :

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a position (s) related to the promotion of gender equality, diversity and / or women’s development issues
• Experience working with government agencies
• Experience working with senior management
• Experience in training and facilitation

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us, the Project and the Partner

Cuso International

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups.

Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action.

We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

We seek individuals who share our values and are committed to supporting marginalized groups, including those from the LGBTQIA+ communities.

Project - BluePrints for Gender Equality

Cuso will be implementing the four-year BLUEPRINTS project funded by the Government of Canada Global Affairs Canada (GAC);

the main focus of the project is to strengthen the capacity of local governments in Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St.

Vincent and the Grenadines to integrate gender into policies, programs, and services to better reflect the needs, perspectives and interests of the Caribbean’s most vulnerable women and girls.

Partner - National Conservation Trust Fund (NCTF)

The NCTFJ was established as a not-for-profit NGO to source and provide sustainable funding for Protected Areas in Jamaica.

It is designed to be the primary source of financial support for Jamaica’s Protected Areas System, in collaboration with government and non-government partners.