At Holt International, we help children thrive in the love and stability of a family. We work in local communities around the world, and strive to keep children in their families of birth by providing the care and support they need to grow and thrive as a family.

General Purpose of the Job

Under the direction and supervision of the Program Director, the M&E Specialist will provide M&E  technical support for Holt International-funded programs implementers/local partner originations/ in the areas of:

• Implementation of integrated child and family strengthening program( education, health, nutrition, economic empowerment) with quality M&E requirements;

• Leading monitoring and evaluation process against the stated operational plan and M&E plan;

• Oversee designing and implementation of  Detail Implementation Plan (DIP),  objectives, and  strategies;

• Development and implementation of M&E tools (IPTT);

• Tracking , reviewing and reporting  quality program outputs;

KEY AREAS OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

At Holt International Ethiopia Office, a candidate to be appointed as a M&E Specialist  will hold the following roles and responsibilities:

• In coordination with Holt’s partners and stakeholders, prepare operational plan, Detail Implementation Plan(DIP),  M&E plans and associated M&E activities;

• Provide M&E technical supports to Holt-funded program implementing partner organizations;

• Closely work with Holt’s country office program staff  and M&E Team at the  Head Quarter;

• Identify, lead and conduct periodic M&E activities including  joint evaluations and monitoring, program reviews, and assessment;

• Collect period data or program outputs in accordance of IPTT and M&E plan and present informative reports;

• Conduct periodic follow-up with Holt’s partner organization on the implementation of  the DIP per the stated operational plan, MoU and IPTT;

• Identify local partners’ M&E capacity gaps and provide required capacity strengthening supports;

• Support implementing partner organizations with proper program design,  accurate, realistic and measurable baselines, indicators and targets for  the program components they implement;

• Coordinate quarterly or annual review meetings, internal learning sessions, advocacy workshops;

• Develop M&E mechanisms at Holt’s  partner organizations  as well as relevant field-friendly tools, modes and systems for data collection, and subsequent analysis  and reporting;

• Create, implement and provide training on necessary monitoring and evaluation tools and databases;

• Guide the documentation processes for the best practices and lessons learnt from the joint program implementation with Holt’s partner organizations;

• Assist Holt’s M&E team at the headquarter in establishing M&E system and designing of database for quality M&E implementation;

• Coordinate mid-term and terminal evaluation with Holt’s partner organizations and relevant government stakeholders;

• Provide on-going support on new monitoring and evaluation methodologies by  providing training to Holt’s program staff partners and  other stakeholders;

• Collaborate with program and sponsorship staff on joint field works, data collection, trainings and events;

• Organize and periodic report(monthly, quarterly and yearly) as per the requirement and present to Senior Management Team;

OUR CORE VALUES IN PRACTICE

At Holt, We:

• Are passionate and committed to our mission.

• Conduct our work in an ethical manner.

• Provide the highest quality services.

• Respect the dignity of all children, families and adults we serve.

• Value and respect diversity.

• Serve with prudent stewardship.

• Value and promote a positive team spirit.

Reports to: Program Director 

Department/Unit: Program

Post Type: Fixed Term

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Required Competencies

• MA (MSc) Degree  in Health Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics or related Social Science Studies;

• Demonstrated experience in M&E, working with results frameworks and performance monitoring;

• Demonstrated experience(5 + Years) in working with NGOs, partner organizations or government stakeholders;

• Statistical skills for analyzing data and ensuring program design has statistical rigor;

• Ability to organize and lead M&E Activities;

• Demonstrated experience in using M&E tools(IPTT, log frame);

• Proficient skills in writing report  English;

• Proven experience in presenting/communication/ program results to internal and external audiences;

• willingness and personal readiness to travel to fields;

• Practical knowledge about development concepts and child welfare programs is important. 

How to Apply

Interested and competent candidates can send their CV and motivational letter to Holt International Ethiopia Office, Administration and Finance Department through: samsonm@ethiopia.holtinternational.org until November 10,2022

Note: Use " M&E Officer " as the subject line of your email !