Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Administration - Cambridge, United Kingdom - CAMFED International

Description

Job Title:
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Administration Assistant


Report To:
Evaluation and Learning Advisor, CAMFED International


Hours:
Permanent, Full-time - 37.5hrs per week (Monday to Friday)


Salary:
£21,878 - £24,066 pa


Location:
Cambridge (flexibility for hybrid working in the UK)**
Who are we?

CAMFED has earned the reputation of being a world-class development model for girls' education, working alongside governments and global partners for over three decades to guide some of the most marginalised girls across sub-Saharan Africa through school and beyond, ensuring that no one is left behind regardless of conflict or crisis.

Why join us?

This is a truly exciting time to join CAMFED's passionate and dedicated team as we head into the next phase of our strategic plan.

Alongside our alumnae network of over 250,000 young women, who are now at the helm of our movement, CAMFED is on track to profoundly impact the lives of generations of girls and young women across sub-Saharan Africa over the next decade.

Job Purpose

The MEL Administration Assistant will play a vital role in the collation and dissemination of learning across CAMFED's programmes by supporting the day-to-day activities of the Evaluation and Learning Advisor and wider CAMFED MEL team.

Your varied responsibilities will include aspects of project and data management, administrative support, desk-based research and internal communication.

The role makes an important contribution to sharing of MEL findings and best practice across the organisation and in turn supporting the delivery of CAMFED's strategic plan.

Specific Accountabilities

• Administrative support, including but not limited to:
• Scheduling calls
• Recording meeting notes and actions
• Following up on key actions
• Project and data management:
• Electronic filing, database administration (Salesforce)
• Updating of project management tools such as Trello
• Coordinating and following up on MEL related budget queries and requests;
• Collation and dissemination of learning:
• Supporting the development of PowerPoint presentations and infographics
• Proof reading reports and analysis pieces
• Collation and development of a regular learning newsletter

Supporting the development of CAMFED's research inventory, working closing with the Evaluation and Learning Advisor.

• Support to internal and external evaluations
• Input to the review of evaluation proposals by external evaluators.
• Supporting the development and finalisation of MEL related Terms of Reference, reports and analysis.
• Sourcing and compiling documentation for inception phases of research and evaluations
• Desk research:
• Deskbased research and literature reviews (e.g., for research, evaluations, training etc.).
• Other duties as required.

Person Specifications

The MEL Administration Assistant will be committed to advancing opportunities for girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa and will bring proactivity, collaboration, and a willingness to learn to the role.

They will demonstrate the following characteristics and skills:

• Commitment and passion for CAMFED's values, mission, and vision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills developed through learning and/or experience.
• High attention to detail and ability to selfmanage and multitask
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.
• Proactive, with the ability to progress multiple workstreams, prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines at the same time.
• Ability to work well in a team, sharing work and contributing positively to team life.
• Creative, positive, and energetic. Able to take initiative and develop solutions to challenges as they arise.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Knowledge / relevant qualification / experience regarding international development issues.
• Experience or knowledge of the countries in Africa where CAMFED works.
• Experience of working with databases (particularly Salesforce)

CAMFED is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers, and Board members.

We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

Job Types:
Permanent, Full-time


Salary:
£21,878.00-£24,066.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Onsite gym
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Cambridge, CB1 2JD

Application deadline: 13/11/2023