• Help us end avoidable blindness in Ethiopia
• Assist us to strengthen local health systems
• Leading International Development Organization in the area of eye health
• The position will be based at Addis Ababa

The Fred Hollows Foundation is one of Australia’s most respected and trusted international development organisations whose vision is to end avoidable blindness and ensure the work of Fred Hollows lives on.

 Ethiopia is one of The Foundations largest funded programs, focused on the Elimination of Trachoma. Up until now our program has focused on the complex and direct delivery of services to help those in need. With strong foundations in place, we are now looking to enter into a new phase of our programming building on the work that we have already done.

 About the Position

 Reporting to the Deputy Country Director/Head of Programs, this role will be accountable for implementing a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning approach to our Ethiopian program. To design and implement relevant tools and processes which will measure the effectiveness of Ethiopia program, ensuring an evidenced based approach for program design and management is in place. You will be expected to provide the Deputy Country Director/HoD and Country Director with critical information and data which will help shape our approach for future program design and/or re-design.

 Specific responsibilities include: 

• Responsible for design and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plans and activities for the Ethiopia Program.
• Documenting the findings of monitoring and evaluation exercises and establishing mechanisms to disseminate ‘lessons learned’ to the Programs and partners’ team.
• Support the program planning, follow up and documentation and knowledge management.
• Ensure program progress are in line with PDD, and donor and partner agreements, and update the management as per set standards and schedule; 
• Carry out accountability of the program including practical capacity building for M&E and advice on planning/reporting and using results.
• Responsible for preparing both quantitative and qualitative periodic progress, midterm and end term reports timely submission to the PPM and prepare feedback the program teams on the periodic performance levels;
• Provide technical support and input into concept notes and proposal development to ensure monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches are effectively incorporated in accordance with program policies and donor obligations.

Job Requirement

 To be successful in this role, we are seeking someone with the following experience and skills

• Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, social sciences or a related discipline from a recognized institution 
• At least five years of applied experience overseeing monitoring and evaluation tasks, preferably in the health sector
• Previous experience working in international development organizations
• Knowledge of performance and impact evaluations
• Demonstrated ability to plan and schedule, lead effective data collection, and coordinate with implementing partners and consultants to execute evaluation surveys
• Knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines and tools for monitoring and evaluation

 How to apply

Applications should be made via our website and should include your resume and cover letter addressing all areas expressed in the ‘experience, skills & attributes’ section of the Role Purpose as well as details of your current and expected salary

 Applications close: January 05, 2022

 The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

The Fred Hollows Foundation – Ethiopia (FHF-E) has been re-registered and licensed by The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Organizations Of Civil Societies in accordance with the Organizations Of Civil Societies Proclamation No.1113/2019 and certificate number 2985, on May 20/2019.

 To be eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate right to work in Ethiopia.