Background

JaRco Consulting is an African development consulting firm based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, specializes in qualitative and quantitative research; design of monitoring and evaluation systems; and provision of training and capacity building and technical assistance and implementation support across a wide range of sectors to leading international donors and partner agencies. We are dedicated to improving evidence-based interventions and programs for the well-being of individuals and communities, with particular focus on the most vulnerable in Ethiopia and throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

Number required:  2

Term of employment: One year contract with possibility of extension

Summary of Job:

The health and nutrition specialist will be responsible for coordination and implementation of a health and nutrition projects. The successful candidate will provide technical support to all projects related to health and nutrition, including design development of M&E system and provide capacity building activities to clients. Take part as a team member and/or as team leader on project evaluation, baseline survey and diagnostic studies on health related projects. In addition, the Health and nutrition specialist will oversee the day-to-day technical aspect of the projects, including the provision of technical support to program implementation in the field and technical inputs; and data analysis processes. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and support related to Design, Monitoring and Evaluation systems, studies and project evaluations.
• Responsible for ensuring finalization of high quality deliverables for clients.
• Organize and prepare timely reports on projects.
• Support new business development as required.
• Represent the company in external meetings as required. 

Job Requirements

Desired Qualifications:

• Must have Masters level degree in Public health, Nutrition, MD or related field.
• Ten years of professional work experience in implementation & monitoring and evaluation of health and nutrition programs.
• Ability to provide supportive supervision, staff development, mentoring and capacity building.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation processes desirable.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work cross-culturally.
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their cover letter, CV and other relevant documents via hresource@jarco.info email address before November 20, 2020.