Women Empowerment-Action (WE-Action) is an indigenous non-political, non- religious, non-profit, humanitarian and development-oriented civil society organization working in Ethiopia to the improvement of the social, economic, and physical well-being of the poor women in particular and the community in general. Currently the organization is operating in three regions SNNPR, Amhara and Oromia National Regional States. 

WE-Action envisions “Ethiopian women empowered”.

Currently, WE-Action is seeking to hire competent, qualified and interested candidate for Female applicants preferable.

Note: - WE-Action has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and any forms of Gender-Based Violence.

Scope of the position

The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator is responsible for designing monitoring and evaluation system of projects, documenting learning, develop M and E reports and feed program section for evidence based program reporting. The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator coordinate program quality and accountability, knowledge management and learning in collaboration with program coordinators.

Detailed duties and responsibilities

• Regularly review and update Monitoring and Evaluation policy and M and E guideline of the organization

• Design monitoring and evaluation systems for each project in collaboration with program coordinators.

• Operationalize M&E systems to facilitate program quality and accountability.

• Assist the program coordinators to efficiently use M and E tools and templates during quarter project monitoring.

• Lead/supervise the development of baseline, midterm and end term evaluation terms of references and provide technical guidance for assigned internal and external project evaluations.

• Document project participant list and profiles for each project in hard and soft copy in collaboration with program coordinators.

• Communicate each office and management to assign M and E focal person for each office and closely work with the assigned personnel.

• In collaboration with program designing team take the lead in the development of project logical framework.

• Update project logical framework based on baseline studies.

• Participate in the strategic plan document development and lead target and indicators setting process during strategic plan development.

• Invest one third of the time at field conducting periodical indicator monitoring and developed M and E reporting, providing technical support for M and E focal persons in each field office.

• Communicate periodical M and E report for program section.

• Provide technical capacity building for program coordinator and field office in indicator monitoring. Assist them in conducting quarter indicator monitoring and develop reports that will substantiate reports come from field offices. 

• In collaboration with program coordinators develop a knowledge management guideline.

• Develop and manage innovative approaches to strengthen learning and knowledge sharing

• In collaboration with program coordinators set learning agenda for each projects and monitor effectively

• In collaboration with Program Coordinators and Organizational Development Officer regularly update organizational website and upload new development, learning and success stories.

• Obtain first hand field information on the success, relevance and appropriateness of developed program strategies for lessons and learning.

• Strictly follow, monitor and report WE- Actions compliances to internal M and E polices

• Monitoring and reporting any feedback or safeguarding complaints of programs

• Review and update the organization accountability framework; communicate for employees for effective implementations.

• Regularly monitor WE- Action compliances to Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and develop capacity accordingly.

• Facilitate external verification process of WE- Action Core Humanitarian Standards.

• Develop personal development plan and implement the plan for efficiency to the position.

• Assist interns to develop self-development plan

• Critically consider gender and social inclusion in M and E system development and checklist for monitoring.

• Ensure that project indicators are gender sensitive

• Ensure that M and E related communications and products of WE-Action are gender sensitive.

• Participate  and Contribute in organization gender and social Inclusion Team

Reports to: Program Quality Manager

Number of positions: 1 (One),

Employment Type:  Full time for one year with the possibility of extension based on the performance and budget source

Job Requirements

Experiences and educational preparation

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience for MA in Development Studies, Project Management,  Development Management, Monitoring and Evaluation etc and other relevant  fields and 4 to 8 year for BA in similar fields.

• At least 2 years experiences in M and E  position and project management  in NGOs

Key skills and competency required

• Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator requires demonstration of the following competence:

• Program Management: Understand program quality, knowledge management and M and E program   design and implementation.

• Database management: Knowledge and experience on project database design and analysis

• Strategic Management: Understand the formulation and implementation of goals and initiatives for organization benefits.

• Stakeholders Management: Establish system and matrices for effective stakeholders’ management.

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and organizational practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization. Demonstrate strong personality and integrity.

• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization particularly with current partners and sponsors; command a professional image.

• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner including by phone with several stakeholders; articulate the organizational’ mission, program objectives with relevant stakeholders.

• Creativity/Innovation: in respective areas of responsibility develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.

• Lead: in respective areas of responsibility positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

• Organize: in respective areas of responsibility set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor the progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.

• Plan: in respective areas of responsibility determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

• Strong strategic, analytical, and project management skills: demonstrated ability to take responsibility for a diverse number of activities and to complete them in a timely manner; deadline driven, and able to manage multiple projects and engagements simultaneously.

• Reporting Skills: Quality and timely report development, strong attention to detail and editing skills

• Gender Sensitive: Understands gender equality and demonstrate gender sensitive and responsive behaviors.

How to Apply

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Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

• Name of the position you have applied for

• Summary of your qualifications and experience

• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

• Please include at least 2 references from current and former supervisors.