HIAS Aruba is seeking a monitor and evaluation (M&E) assistant to support the daily operations of the M&E department. The M&E assistant will support the implementation of the projects. s/he will support the department and the program teams with activities, including data collection, validation and analysis, review of means of verification, application of surveys and/or interviews as well as other tools that contribute to ensuring the quality of information and the development of evaluation, accountability and learning components.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the continued improvement of key Monitor, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) standards, processes, and systems/tools and establishing and maintaining strong monitoring systems.
• Support the M&E department in program design and development of log frame, objectives, and indicators.
• Support the M&E department in drafting and maintaining up-to-date M&E plans, frameworks and M&E sections of project work plans/operating plans.

Carry out data collection through data gathering tools and methodologies such as surveys, baselines and endlines, post-distribution monitoring, focus group discussion and interviews with key informants.

• Support the M&E department in maintaining awareness of best practices and policies for M&E and assist in training program staff on these practices as needed.

• Support in tracking, analyzing, and regularly reporting on program indicators, progress against targets, program successes, and lessons learnt.
• In coordination with the M&E Officer, assist the project team in the reporting function of the internal Case Management System as well as ensuring data quality in the system by conducting data checks to ensure data quality related to analysis and research.

• Serve as accountability to affected populations (AAP) assistant lead within country office.
• Hosts AAP information nights periodically.
• Supporting accountable response to all beneficiary feedback and ensuring that the feedback mechanisms are inclusive, accessible, and appropriate for the beneficiary population.
• In coordination with M&E Officer, train program and country office staff on best practices for AAP.

• Support setting up a system for collecting and sharing lessons learnt within and across projects and site offices as well as documentation of lessons learned, ensuring that they are included in all new project development and annual planning processes.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Monitoring and Evaluation or Project Management, Statistics, Demographics, or any other relevant field.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of work experience and experience in M&E preferred.
• English fluency required (oral and written).
• Spanish working proficiency (oral and written).
• Background in humanitarian or refugee rights desired.
• Ability to manage, track and report on program data; proficiency with Excel in tracking and analyzing data (dashboards, pivot tables).
• Experience in use of data management systems, statistical software, and/or data visualization platforms preferred (PowerBI).
• Experience in information gathering tools such as Kobo Toolbox, Monkey Survey, Microsoft Forms, Google Forms, Survey123, etc.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent critical thinking skills; ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).
• Position open to persons with a valid working permit in Aruba.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required or permanent location. Location is subject to change based on programmatic needs. Flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing work environment with many crucial deadlines. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours of responsibilities as needed.

ABOUT US:

Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.

HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.

VISION:

HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.

MISSION:

Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.

VALUES:

Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalité • ????? ?????? (Hachnasat Orchim)

We Welcome the Stranger

Justice • Justicia • Justice • ??? (Tzedek)

We Pursue Justice

Empathy • Empatía • Empathie • ??? (Chesed)

We Approach our Clients with Empathy

Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération • ?????? (Chevruta)

We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership

Courage • Coraje • Courage • ???? (Ometz)

We Act with Courage to Build a Better World

Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience • ??? (Ruach)

We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience

DIVERSITY:

HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.

SAFEGUARDING:

HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their coming into contact with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or any form of child abuse or neglect by our staff or associated personnel. Any candidate offered a job with HIAS will be expected to sign and adhere to HIAS’ Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. HIAS also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Likewise, HIAS will share this information when other organizations inquire about current and former HIAS staff as part of their recruitment process. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.