Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. The organization started its humanitarian work with the opening of its first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. The organization has been providing life-saving provisions such as food, water and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia aspires that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

Why we need you?

We are looking for a MERA Officer who will play a leading role in the implementation of a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation system for the effective implementation of programs and projects and also be responsible for leading and coordinating activities pertaining to M&E at program location.

What we provide...

An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career.

Your role....

As a Program MERA Officer, you will be in charge of the following

• Ensuring the strict implementation of the organization’s M&E guide, tools and templates across the program location
• Leading and actively participating in monitoring, reporting, evaluation and research activities carried out in the program location and ensuring that it is conducted in line with agreed ethical principles.
• Ensuring the development and implementation of program location’s M&E plan; and providing direct technical support to program staffs to prepare M&E plan for their respective units/departments.
• Providing hands-on technical assistance to staffs in designing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting for donor financed/funded projects;
• Supporting partner organizations (as need arises) in developing an M&E framework and thereby to monitoring and evaluating the progress and impact of their planned programs.
• Providing leadership, guidance and support on M&E to program staff who are keen to develop strategic approaches to improving M&E within their programs/projects;
• Supporting the program location while carrying out dialogue with key partners to ensure that M&E issues are considered meaningfully and in a manner that can be achievable
• Managing and supporting the regular and quality data collection, storage and collation processes at the program location. 
• Designing and implementing M&E training programs that aims at building the capacity of program staff;
• Supporting program location’s strategic and annual plan preparation process including clear target setting, development of M&E indicators as well as plan alignment with the national strategic direction.
• Preparing and/or consolidate program location’s monthly, quarterly, six monthly and annual M & E reports and submitting to internal & external stakeholders in time. 
• Keeping abreast of the latest developments in M&E and network with other organizations for sharing best practices and technical assistance.
• Supporting and contributing to the organization-wide M&E learning through documentation and sharing of lessons and practices

Job Requirements

Up for the challenge...

Then check out our criteria’s:

The must haves:

• BA Degree in socials science streams
• Minimum of 3 years’ directly related experience in managing and executing Monitoring and Evaluation activities
• Experience in designing and implementation of surveys and other data collection techniques,
• Demonstrated familiarity with and understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation techniques; and developing and monitoring both output and outcome indicators
• Oral and written fluency in English and Amharic
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player

The pluses:

• Prior experience working with international NGOS

How to Apply

Excited to take on an new Adventure...….

Then send us your application through ethiojobs.net

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

"Our selection process is a reflection of our engagement and dedication to acquire talents that promote a safe and enabling environment for children and young people."