ROLE PURPOSE
The position holder will be responsible to ensure monitoring, evaluation, accountability, research and learning activities of PIE are implemented based on MERL strategy, standard and program quality policy. This would be demonstrated in undertaking responsibilities which includes providing technical and supportive supervision of project implementation, review research/study reports and evaluation terms of references and outsourced constancy work reports, manage PO creation and closing on SAP application, providing capacity building training on MERL/MEAL for staff and partners and establishing data base and documents lessons learned and good practices.
Accountabilities and Main Work Activities
Provide Technical Support – Program & Projects
Provide technical support in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and Learning of all programs and projects
Participate in proposal development and ensure that all proposals have clear goal, objectives and indicators illustrated by a clear log frame.
Provide overall technical support and implementation of project's Monitoring and Evaluation activities at program area level
Review development of standard TORs and provide feedback to consultants and evaluation partners
Assist development of MERL/MEAL strategy, guidelines and frameworks and follow quality assurance through closely monitoring and evaluation
Support project based M&E team to develop appropriate and friendly M&E plans are in place.
Conduct technical supervision to project areas
Assist roll-out of the Plan’s Program Policies (Program Guide, and Program Quality) and train plan staff at CO, PA and partners on these policies, as appropriate
Be involved in the design, data collection and report writing of baseline/follow up assessments in the regions
Provide technical support for program area and project level M&E staff
Ensure adequate tools and techniques are in place at country office, program area and project level.
Provide Technical Support - SAP application PO creating and closing:
Provide capacity building training on Sap system to enable PO creation and closing in SAP system
Provide technical support to budget holders in PO creation and Po closing (SAP Management
Provide technical support in data cleaning related to un closed projects
Closely follow projects PO creation and closing
Documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and good practices:
Implement routine data collection system and support the implementation of database for all projects
Analysis, synthesis and dissemination of evaluation findings, including maintaining a database of evaluation findings and responses.
Closely follow implementation of the Knowledge Management strategy
Document lessons learned and good practices, lessons, success
Facilitate regular project implementation and performance review sessions and learning events.
Provide Support in preparing quarterly & annual Reports:
Provide information or data input for quarterly and annual reports
Assist in assuring quality of data or reports from program areas
Ensure audit report is prepared timely and submitted to CHSA
Support managers in donor report writing, specially outcome reports
Representation, partnership, advocacy and coordination:
Provide capacity building to program area level M&E staff and program staff
Represent MEAL and program quality related networks, platforms and workshops in absence of the MEAL lead
Represent Plan International Ethiopia in Interagency Accountability working group
Establish smooth relationship across Plan International, partners and government stakeholders
Communicate effectively with Plan International staff, donors and relevant government bodies
Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)
Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC).
Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.
Ensure that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications/ Experience essential:
Bachelor Degree in fields such as Social science, Economics, Statistics or related fields.
Minimum 5 years relevant experience out of which 3 years on a senior level experience (not necessarily gained in an NGO or INGO) or demonstrated equivalent combination substantial experience in gender and development programs/projects
Sound analytical and problem-solving capability
Ability to influence others’ behaviour through effective relationship building; thorough current knowledge and understanding of relevant policies, frameworks, etc.
Practical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including development of log frames, result chains, theories of change, and assessment/evaluations.
Certificate in SPSS or other related data analysis package is a plus.
Qualifications/ experience desirable:
Languages required
Fluency in English language is essential
In addition to Amharic, Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable
How to Apply
The closing date for the application is September 02, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below. THISLINK
This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.
Please note that:
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply
More information about Plan International can be found on http:// plan-international.org
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.
As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
