Y CARE INTERNATIONAL

Task Description

Position:International Programmes Volunteer –Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL).

Purpose:To provide support to the monitoring, evaluation and learning work of YCI.

Responsible to:Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor

Main responsibilities and tasks

The International Programmes Volunteer –MELwill be required to undertake a variety of tasks and responsibilities including:

Research 30%

  • Conducting comprehensive desk based researchto contribute to our knowledge on Enterprise and Employment
  • Research best practice and developments within the field of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning to ensure Y Care International remains a leading youth focused agency.

Learning 20%

  • Assist in the development and management of a centralised database for learning
  • Coordinate with the International Programmes team on the collation of learning materials
  • Support the development of learning resources

Data Management and Analysis 15%

  • Supportthe Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in the management of project level data
  • Provide support on the analysis of data against the organisational results framework

Support to project management 25%

  • Supporting Programmes Team in reviewing funding applications and progress reports received from YMCA partners for submission to trust and/or institutional donors.
  • Support editing of progress reports, baseline surveys and evaluation reports.
  • Support logistics of overseas visits and training workshops, including direct communication with partners
  • Help summarise evaluation documents and synthesise key findings.
  • Assist in updating the MEL resources for the department.

Communications 10%

  • Assisting in writing and/or revising content on YCI’s international projectsfor YCI’s website.
  • Editing of case studiesfromYCI’s international projects.

Other tasks and responsibilities will be assigned by the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor according to need.

The Programmes Research Volunteerswill gain:

  • An understanding of the work of an International NGO working with partners overseasincluding an understanding of MEL within the project cycle.
  • The chance to improve research and writing skillsand knowledge of specific areas of YCI’s work.
  • The support of the International Programmes Department’s (IPD) dynamic team of development professionals.
  • All training relevant to the role.
  • A reference on successful completion of the volunteer placement.

Salary and hours

To ensure that YCI and the prospective post-holder derive the maximum benefit from the voluntary placement, we ask for a minimum commitment of 2 days per week for at least 3 months. A salary is not available for this post but Greater London travel (up to Zone 6) and lunch expenses will be reimbursed. Working hours are 7 hours per day, with core hours between 10am and 4pm, and one hour for lunch.

Other relationships

Other than the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor, the post-holder will work closely with the International Programmes Department and there may also be opportunities to interact with Advocacy and Engagement, Fundraising and Communications Departments.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent in International Development or related field.
  • Excellent writing skillsand fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience in conducting desk-based research (including familiarity with relevant information sources).
  • Knowledge of and interest in international development issues, especially in relation to young people in Asia & Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
  • Ability to use initiative and work independently.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people from a broad range of backgrounds, cultures and influence.
  • Good word processing skills and experience of Microsoft Office programmes.
  • Committed to the aims of Y Care International and the YMCA movement.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks.

Desirable Requirements

  • Experience of qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Language skills (particularly Spanish and/or French).
  • Experience of working in the voluntary sector.

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