Work Location: Field based (Tak/Mae Sot / Maehongson area)

This entry-level professional specialist provides data collection at the national office level for all child focused data. He or she will provide monitoring and evaluation support to program by assisting with program analysis and reporting as assigned. The specialist further compiles metrics related to measurement and analysis of program activities and outputs as well as baseline/needs assessments. At this level the incumbent may still be learning and assisting with assignments for his or her location and generally works under the guidance of her or his supervisor or a more experienced specialist or as a team member on larger projects.

Responsibilities

Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.Supports overall holistic child development and compiles and generates simple reports on high volumes of data to measure program inputs, outputs, and outcomes. As directed, aids the work of partnership facilitators, program support teams and church partners. Actively seeking further knowledge in field of expertise including industry standards, national policies and best practices.Utilizes simple tools and instruments to assist the program team in conducting empirical assessment. Further, uses similar instruments to keep track of progress through receiving and formatting monitoring and evaluation reports to inform program design.Monitors general partner compliance and adherence to standards, procedures, and policies related to program quality; especially data collection of child focused data. Provides general resources regarding intervention milestones realization, financial report status, child development milestone monitoring, partner maturity progress and such other programmatic aspects that would lead to the realization of partnership outcomes.Assists with tracking all child focused data dashboards to track critical program dimensions and performance and enable the National Office Leadership Team to see meaningful improvements or decline in performance.As directed, assists with budgeting and planning for all data collections and other monitoring and evaluation activities in the National office.

Culture

Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all internal and external communication and relationships. EducationBachelor's Degree in a related field ExperienceNo experience is required beyond the minimum education requirement Key SkillsData Collection and AnalysisReportingBasic Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) ToolsResearch SkillsTechnology Proficiency: Attention to DetailCollaboration and CommunicationChild Protection AwarenessLearning Mindset

May be required to travel up to 25% of normal schedule