Job Summary

The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) was established in 2002 as an autonomous and non- political organization, instituted primarily to promote the interest of members. Its membership constitutes almost all Horticulture (flower, fruit, vegetables and herbs) Producer Exporters in the country. EHPEA’s strives to promote the sustainable development of the sector and the competitive Position of Ethiopian Horticulture exports in the Global market.

EHPEA is committed to promoting high standards of performance on member farms and to assist farms in the implementation of the Association Code of Practice and also building the capacity of agri-entrepreneurs, agribusinesses officials as well promoting the golden triangle.

Likewise, EHPEA has established a first in its kind an accredited Technical Vocational and Education Training (TVET) centre in Ethiopia. Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association Training Centre is accredited to provide technical and vocational training according to the Ethiopian occupational standards. To facilitate and run this center EHPEA is currently seeking to employ qualified and competent staffs for the hereafter mentioned positions.

Job Summary

• Under the general policy direction from the Executive Director, plans, organizes, directs and integrates the association’s planning programs and services; and Spearhead realization of strategic and operational plans as well as fund raising and capacity building initiatives.
• The Senior Monitoring & Evaluation (ME) Specialist will provide management of the monitoring and evaluation activities related to EHPEA's programs and activities, including working with program staff, external consultants, implementing partners and key stakeholders. The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (ME) Specialist will work closely with EHPEA's project and permanent staff members.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the M&E department with the collaboration of other departments and staffs,
• Provide overall management for the design and implementation of the EHPEA M &E system, working closely with other EHPEA staff, consultants and partners and provide progress updates to the Executive Director, donors, and key stakeholders.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of M&E strategies for EHPEA and other programs at EHPEA
• Serve as the primary point person for all monitoring and evaluation related work.
• Submit timely, quality planning, documentation and monitoring as required by the department.
• Develop e all M&E initiatives for assigned grant(s)/project(s) including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of activities, and contributing to staff capacity building initiatives as necessary.
• Analyze changes and patterns in KPI indicator data and performance reports in order to support Program staff and/or the M&E system
• Develop and refine various EHPEA data collection instruments (both quantitative and qualitative) and maintain a results database to aggregate data.
• Manage information-gathering process for results and performance reports, in addition to other briefings, summaries, papers, presentations, etc... for various audiences as needed.
• Train EHPEA staff and partners on the accurate use of the monitoring systems, providing ongoing coaching/support through regular site monitoring visits, and ensure quality control and problem solving as needed. 
• Document good practices, lessons learned trends, cross-cutting policy, and implementation issues, etc...
• Research and collect content and stories about project’s achievements.
• Initiate the improvement of Results Based Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, and strategic information reporting systems for projects implementation.
• Initiate and develop different proposals on various thematic areas based on the M & E analysis. 
• Undertake field-monitoring missions to assess progress of projects implementation using standard monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies.
• Lead the development of strategic and other plans development.
• Provide appropriate and facilitative administrative follow-up actions to ensure effective application of monitoring and reporting tools.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be requested or delegated by the Executive Director.

Terms of Employment: Initially for two years but will be renewable subject to performance and availability of funds

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to develop, implements, facilitates and evaluates successful plans.
• Supervisory experience, including leading teams through change.
• Knowledge of Associational behavior, especially for project based Associational development including leadership.
• Ability to apply different concepts for the Association.
• Strategic oriented
• Good level of proficiency in Windows Excel and quantitative analysis
• Ability to design M&E tools, surveys, surveillance systems, and evaluations
• Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in a non-governmental organization is desirable.
• Minimum Qualification and Experience
• MA Degree in Economics, M&E or related fields from a recognized University with Four (8) years of experience Or
• BA Degree in Economics, M&E from a recognized university with Six (10) years

How to Apply

Interested Applicants should send their Letter of Application together with non-returnable CV and supporting credentials to: Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association P.O. Box 22241, Code 1000, Addis Ababa

Note:  Applications can be Submitted by Post or info@ehpea.org