JOB DETAILS:

Advocacy for community transformation (ACT-SS) supported by Global APRI Services Ltd issue, the following Call For Expressions of Interest - Vacancy Announcement for the position of Monitoring and evaluation officer, based in Marial Lou, Warrap State Republic of South Sudan under the EU funded “Addressing Migration and Mobility Challenges through Sustainable Livelihoods and Protection of Migrants in South Sudan” project, implemented by ACT-South Sudan (Advocacy for Community transformation) and Global APRI .

Advocacy for community transformation (ACT-SS) and Global Agro-Pastoral Resilience Investment (APRI) Services Ltd

Advocacy for community transformation (ACT-SS) supported by Global APRI Services Ltd is currently implementing a European Union funded project in South Sudan “Addressing Migration and Mobility Challenges through Sustainable Livelihoods and Protection of Migrants in South Sudan”. The project aims to improve the protection of vulnerable migrants and mobile communities from irregular forms of migration, especially trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants through awareness-raising and community mobilization and also address the root causes of irregular migration and mobility by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities and economic empowerment for women, youth and of vulnerable migrants in the Marial Lou Payam in Tonj North County, Warrap State.

Job position: M&E - Monitoring and evaluation officer
Technical Focus: Oversee the design, implementation, and reporting of the project's monitoring and evaluation framework. Ensure that project outcomes are effectively measured, documented, and reported to support data-driven decision-making and accountability. Work in close coordination with the technical teams and relevant stakeholders.
Key Results: Well-designed monitoring and evaluation framework.

Key Functions
• Guiding the overall project visibility documentation, knowledge management strategy and implementation of project M&E related activities, plus providing timely and relevant information to all stakeholders.
• Take part in conducting field monitoring visits to the various targeted project beneficiaries and compilation of field monitoring reports.
• Supporting in data collection and maintaining project data in the Management Information System (MIS) and retrieving data from the MIS, analyzing, interpreting and packaging to guide decision making for project implementation and milestones achievement.
• Develop and operationalize ‘partner specific’ monitoring framework
• Facilitate capacity building for project staff and stakeholders on M&E best practices and tools.
• Ensure gender-sensitive and conflict-sensitive approaches in data collection and reporting.
• Collaborate with project partners, government agencies, and relevant stakeholders to enhance data sharing and knowledge management.
• Support the documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and success stories for knowledge dissemination.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, ethical guidelines, and data protection policies in all MEL activities.

Minimum Requirements
• South Sudan National
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies,
Statistics, PCM (project Cycle management) or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in M&E roles, preferably in migration, livelihoods, or protection-related projects.

Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork attitude
• Communication skills
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills
• Strong expertise in developing M&E frameworks, data collection methodologies, and impact assessment tools.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, including proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, or Power BI).
• Excellent report-writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of migration dynamics, humanitarian principles, and sustainable development in fragile contexts.
• Familiarity with donor EU requirements related to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and adaptability to complex situations.

Reporting Lines
The monitoring and evaluation officer reports to the Project Manager and the project coordinator

Interested applicants to send in their applications to Procurement@globalapri.com attaching their CV, motivation letter and relevant certified academic documents. Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

Primary Location
The position is based in Tonj town with possible re-location to Marial Lou Payam in Tonj North County, Warrap State, South Sudan, with frequent field visits.

Duration
9 months contract with 3 months’ probation period

Project contract number: ICMPD/2025/1/MMD III-487-2-1250885
Job post Number: Vac/07/03/2025