Job Summery

Introduction:

HOPE International Development Agency Ethiopia office is an NGO that engaged in development activities in the country and desires to employ M&E Officer to build the organization capacity in develop updated competent information in all level of its intervention areas. 

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will report to and work under the administrative supervision of the Director. The M&E Officer will coordinate and work with a project team. 

 Main duties and responsibilities:

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the Project. She/he will develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by the Project. She/he will also provide technical assistance to the implementing staff, particularly in relation to monitoring, reporting and governance issues. 

Specific duties:

Setting up the system:

• Assist in the revision of the project log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicators and their measurement;
• Assist in the development and/or finalization of the project Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant.
• Develop the overall framework, for project M&E, for example mid-term project review, impact assessment, final evaluation, develop project Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems.
• Review the quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation.
• Develop baseline data for each project component and for all project indicators.
• With the staff & project grass root partners, review their existing approaches and management information systems and agree on any required changes, support and resources.
• Develop a plan for project-related capacity-building on M&E and for any computer-based support that may be required.
• Organize and undertake training with collaborating partners on M&E as required.

Implementation of M&E and coordination:

• Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators.
• Check data quality with partners.
• Maintain and administer the M&E database; analyses and aggregate findings.
• Support and develop m final project progress reporting (15 days & monthly), project mid-term review and final evaluation.
• Identify areas where technical support to project partners is required. Organize refresher training on M&E for the staff & partners as required.
• Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project. Provide advice to the project coordinator, supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings.
• Provide updated information on day to day progress of the project to the Country director 

Job Requirements

Qualifications requirements: 

• Education: University degree in public policy, international development, economics, or related field. Advanced certificate in M&E, statistics or economics preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of development projects.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• Experience in designing and managing beneficiary monitoring and database systems.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies & experience in planning and managing surveys.

Languages: Excellent written and spoken command of English.

How to Apply

 Interested and qualified applicants should send your Cover letter and CV to Post office P.O. Box 20150 code 1000 Email, frehiwota@hope-international.com