Title:  Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Volunteer

Reports to:  Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

Contract Type: Volunteer 

Time Commitment: 3 months, minimum 10 (max 15) hours a week 

Travel:  25%: a stipend will be provided for pre approved travel based on NEF travel policy 

Salary:  This is an unpaid volunteer effort

About Us: STRIVE for a better future: communities and civil society resilience in Armenia programme aims to improve the resilience, sustainability, accountability, and capacity for innovation of Armenian civil society organisations (CSOs), enabling them to play a pivotal role in raising awareness, deepening democracy, and serving constituencies in Armenia, especially vulnerable populations. The program is co-funded by the European Union and implemented by NEF Belgium in partnership with “Agate Rights Defence Center for Women with Disabilities” NGO, “BLEJAN ecological, social, business support” NGO, “Youth Cooperation Center of Dilijan” NGO and WINNET Goris Development  Foundation.

NEF is a non-profit international development organization that has supported livelihoods recovery and community-based economic development in the Middle East, Africa, and Caucasus since 1915. NEF draws on local teams, experience, and partnerships in these regions to create community-led solutions to improve livelihoods and local governance among conflict and crisis-affected groups, while maintaining neutrality and ensuring inclusiveness in our approach. Working through a network of country offices and local partners, NEF currently has operations in ten countries: Armenia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Mali, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, South Sudan, and Syria. Our programs are organised around three pillars: Inclusive Economic Development, Climate-resilient Development, and Stabilisation and Peacebuilding.

Overview: The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) department is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer to provide assist the MEL department in the collection, analysis, and reporting of data to measure the effectiveness and impact of the organization's programs. This is an exciting opportunity for a student or recent graduate, preferably with a background in sociology or similar discipline, to gain valuable experience in data collection, analysis, and research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in organizing quantitative survey fieldwork
• Conduct telephone interviews with project participants and stakeholders
• Assist in organizing qualitative survey data collection procedures
• Assist in the organization and execution of surveys and data collection efforts
• Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation department to ensure accurate and timely data collection
• Provide support in data entry and analysis tasks
• Contribute to the development of reports and presentations based on research findings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Current student or recent graduate, preferably with a background in sociology or a related field
• Passion for social research and making a positive impact with data
• Knowledge in survey methods and techniques
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience in the field of monitoring and evaluation
• Work closely with experienced professionals in a supportive environment
• Contribute to meaningful research and data-driven decision-making
• Enhance skills in data collection, analysis, and report writing
• Flexible scheduling 
• Proven certificate in the end of contract

Application Deadline: 

December 01, 2023

How to Apply: Interested volunteers are invited to submit their CV to procurementarmenia@neareast.org. Please include "MEL Volunteer" in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Near East Foundation, Armenia, but will only contact those selected for an interview. 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org.

The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees.

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