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Youth Wave is an innovative youth-led NGO working on Health (SRHR, HIV, Mental Health), Education, Gender Equality, Civic Engagement and Advocacy. Our vision is a global village where young people are able to live their dreams and lead change. We exist on a mission of developing the next generation of young leaders and empower them to solve the world’s toughest challenges using innovative solutions in sustainable ways We are currently implementing a 5-year programme called Power to You(th)(PtY). The programme’s strategic objective is to contribute to the inclusion of marginalized adolescent girls and young women especially those from underserved communities. It seeks to ensure they are meaningfully included in all decision-making processes regarding harmful practices, unintended pregnancies and SGBV. The programme is being implemented in Machinga and Dedza with support from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)in partnership with Rutgers, Sonke and Amref. Background Information Youth wave is seeking firms/individual consultants to develop an electronic monitoring and evaulation system to effectively track progress of projects for our organization. The M&E system will be able to add projects, monitor project implementation, track progress and data collection, share trends and data management and generate reports that contribute to transparency and accountability. The consultant will work with the management and technical team during the assignment. Below are more details of the assignment and requirements.   Position: Consultant-M&E Specialist   Scope of work

• Work with project staff to identify and define project(s) key indicators
• Design a data capturing, processing and storage electronic tool
• Train and mentor key staff to properly develop, use, update and make changes to the database and use of the e-lectronic data captuting tool system. Create User Manual and be available for backup and troubleshooting

Deliverables

• Indicator definition booklet [outputs, outcomes and impact indicators]
• Electronic Monitoring and Evaluation System
• Training guide/manual
• Monitoring and reporting templates

Competencies

• Five years’ expertise in information system management especially on web-based software platforms and database administration
• Knowledge of e-records and eMonitoring tools is a must.
• Previsous experience of traceable similar work
• The team leader or member should be below the age of 35 as this is a youth lead initiative.

Qualifications Advanced degree (Masters level) in a relevant field (computer science, data/information/health management, econometrics, advanced statistical analysis, information technology, and software engineering). Technical proposal We seek an individual consultant or a firm with practical electronic monitoring and evaulation system implementation experience. Youth Wave expects not more than 10 pages of a technical proposal that must include the following points:

• A description of your experience customizing and deploying electronic monitoring and evaulation system
• A description of your proposed method for completing the project, to include planning sessions, the outline of the key steps and the sequence of the work, etc.;
• A clear and detailed timeframe to complete the tasks, with an indication of timelines against individual deliverables;
• A clear itemized budget, detailed timeframe to complete the task, with an indication of timelines against individual deliverables.
• A brief description of possible integration with other data management platforms to allow fetch of project-related data for analysis and producing necessary reports.

Duration: The duration of the assignment is for 35 days. A flexible approach will be employed based on the finally agreed-upon schedule of deliverables. How To Apply Interested candidates should send the technical proposal to careers@youthwavemalawi.org with the subject “YW M&E ELECTRONIC SYSTEM” by 27^th August 2021. Youth Wave will evaluate the responses to this Request for Proposal based on the consultants’ ability to provide a general overview of the services your organization provided in the past, including number of years in the business, number of relevant professional consultants or CVs, and experience of working with clients on a similar assignment including follow-up support.   Under 35 qualified young women, those living HIV and disability are encouraged to apply.

Youth Wave is implementing a 5 year programme called Power to You(th)(PtY). The programme’s strategic objective is to contribute to the inclusion of marginalized adolescent girls and young women especially those from underserved communities. It seeks to ensure they are meaningfully included in all decision-making processes regarding harmful practices, unintended pregnancies and SGBV. The programme is being implemented in Machinga and Dedza with support from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). Job Purpose: To provide leadership in Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Learning and Research (PMELR) processes in the Power to You(th) programme. Develop, implement and coordinate an effective and efficient program and project monitoring and evaluation system: Manage project’s M&E Plans, Sit in technical working group (TWG) meetings with all country representatives and (technical) partners., ensure programme outcome alignment with related requirements; lead the coordination mechanism of the central learning agenda; and manage central budget on operational Research. Reports to: Programme Coordinator Job Responsibilities

KEY AREA	Activity
Monitoring and Evaluation	Ensure relevance; efficiency and effectiveness of programme implementation to our beneficiaries
Coordination	▪        Facilitate the TWG meetings that encourage participation and exchange ▪        Coordinate central learning exchanges and capacity strengthening
Support	Provide technical assistance on monitoring and evaluation system within Youth Wave;
Analysis	Take a leading role in the measurement of outcomes and results of the country programme
Other M&E processes	▪        Coordinate target setting based on baseline process ▪        Provide guidance on annual reflection process ▪        Coordinate process of indicator contextualisation ▪        Coordinate development of generic tools and guidelines and reporting timeline ▪        Promoting Meaningful Youth Participation in PMELR processes

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in statistics, public health, economics, data science, biostatistics, informatics or any related field. Those with a Master’s degree will have an added advantage but it is not a requirement.
• At least a minimum of 2 years’ working experience at a national level specifically on M&E and research processes.
• Experience on work related to the Power to You(th) key topics: harmful practices, SGBV and unintended pregnancies
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks and ToCs for lobby and advocacy outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and facilitating partnerships with diverse stakeholders
• Proven experience in managing complex projects, including budgets and managing consultants.
• Experience working with youth-centred projects and/or working with youth led and grassroots organisation.
• Be aged 25 and below
• Qualified young women are encouraged to apply.

With a vision of a global village where young people live their dreams and lead change, Youth Wave is an innovative Youth led NGO working on Health, Education, Gender Equality, Civic Engagement and Advocacy. Our Mission is to develop the next generation of young leaders and empower them to solve the world’s toughest challenges using innovative solutions in sustainable ways. We are currently looking for a Finance and Administrative Officer to join our team for a programme called Power to You(th). Youth Wave is implementing a 5-year program called Power to You(th)(PtY). The programme’s strategic objective is to contribute to the inclusion of marginalized adolescent girls and young women especially those from underserved communities. It seeks to ensure they are meaningfully included in all decision-making processes regarding harmful practices, unintended pregnancies and SGBV. The programme is being implemented in Machinga and Dedza with support from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). Job Purpose: Providing support to overall financial management and administration of projects taking place at Youth Wave. This will involve executing finance, accounting and administrative activities in an efficient and effective manner following organizations and donor policies. Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager

Key responsibility areas and associated tasks
Budgeting and reporting:	·       Support the management in preparing a project according the budgeting cycles ·       Support management in preparing the Project and consolidated organizational reports ·       Participate in the management and control of the budget reviews
Cash and Bank Operations	·       Raising of cheques and Cheque Payment Vouchers (including initiating online payments) based on the approved requests ·       Posting of all cheque payments vouchers into Online QuickBooks accounting system on daily basis ·       Petty Cash and fuel float management (including capturing related expenses in Online QuickBooks) ·       Preparing monthly bank reconciliation as per Youth Wave policies
Travel Advances and Accounting Recording keeping	·       Filing all the documentation supporting the transaction systematically and well referenced to that in the Online QuickBooks ·       Printing and filing all the email instructions or any relevant information for future reference ·       Supporting the organization staff members in the advances management ·       Reports the unsettled advances by staff as at month end to management before a monthly financial review meeting
Administrative Assignment	·       Management of procurement processes as per the Youth Wave policies and donor guidance ·       Ensuring organizational assets are properly management according to organizational policies ·       Ensuring contracts/ agreements are on file ·       Ensure functionality of necessary office equipment, all utilities paid for and supplies are available as needed ·       Provide assistance in organizing events, attend meetings and record notes

  Qualification, skills and Experience

• Minimum Qualification: Degree in accounting or business administration obtained from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 2 years of continuous working experience in managing donor funding
• Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft excel. Knowledge of QuickBooks Online is an added advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Applicants should be aged 25 and below

  Candidates who meet the qualifications above should submit their updated CV and motivational letter to careers@youthwavemalawi.org Application Deadline: 23^rd July 2021