Self Help Africa-Ethiopia (SHA) is an International NGO that has operational presence in Ethiopia since 1984. The organization works with smallholder farmers, farmers associations, financial cooperatives, coop unions, and agri-businesses to help farmers grow more and sell more, improve their diets, diversify incomes and make their livelihood more sustainable and resilient to external shocks.

 NOW Self Help Africa (SHA) seeks to recruit one M&E Advisor for its Ethiopia country programme.  The M&E Advisor post is a senior position. The M&E Advisor (Ethiopia) works as part of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Team to support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems in all technical areas of SHA’s development work. 

 The role will focus on the implementation and strengthening of SHA’s organizational M&E approach to the highest attainable standard, with emphasis on system compliance and quality control. The detailed job descriptions for the post is provided in SHA website: www.selfhelpafrica.org .

 Purpose:

SHA works with smallholder farmers in 9 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to increase production and productivity, achieve better returns on investment and provide sufficient quantities and quality of food for their families to have a nutritious diet.

 The M&E Advisor (Ethiopia) works as part of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Team to support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems in all technical areas of SHA’s development work.

 The role will focus on the implementation and strenghtening of SHA’s organisational M&E approach to the highest attainable standard, with emphasis on system compliance and quality control.

 Responsibilities will cover different steps in the whole M&E cycle, including M&E plans, log frames & Theory of Change. Tasks will comprise process preparation, training, data collection and analysis, and report writing.

 As a member of the M&E Team, the M&E Advisor will coordinate with other members of the team to ensure integrated M&E approaches throughout the organization.

This role involves a significant amount of travelling in (Ethiopia) (30-40%) 

Key Responsibilities

Technical lead and advice

• Lead on M&E plans which includes:

• Planning of resources (human & financial)

• Development of Theory of Change and logframes

• Creation of M&E tools when new indicators are used (Kobo toolbox/ Resco)

• Lead on Livelihood zoning and wealth ranking exercises to ensure due processes are followed, quality standards are complied with and timeframes respected

• Contribute to the improvement of monitoring and evaluation processes across the organisation which includes participatory M&E approaches and integrating feedback from staff, partners and project participants.

• Oversee the efficient running of the beneficiary databases in (Ethiopia)and ensure that the M&E reporting template is up to date

• Assist Project Managers in developing indicator tracking tools to capture quantitative and qualitative data for project performance indicators. Ensure that processes are in place to allow for systematic and inclusive feedback to communities and stakeholders on all programme reports and evaluations undertaken

• Lead on Mid Term Reviews, and writes ToRs for baselines, endlines and evaluations.

• Lead on the selection of M&E consultants, when required. 

 Training

• Train support  staff and partners in data collection using handhelds and on the use of SHA’s assessment tools

 Project proposals

• Advise on log-frames and Theories of Change in new project proposals for (Ethiopia) and ensure that SHA’s M&E approaches and adequate resources are integrated.

 Reporting

• Support the Head of Programme in (Ethiopia) with quarterly and annual reports through the delivery of updated M&E figures

• Provide monthly monitoring updates for our data management systems

 Documentation and learning

• Contribute to ensuring that key program learnings are integrated into the projects and across the organization

• Organize learning workshops in (Ethiopia) to discuss findings, improvements and observations of the M&E work.

• Work together with the other members of the M&E team and technical advisors on fostering technical excellence and impact of all Self Help Africa programs, and documenting it.

• Other reasonable duties may be assigned to you that are consistent with the job and its level of responsibility. These will require pre-approval by your line manager.

Key Relationships:

Internal

• Head of M&E/Regional M&E Advisor (direct report)

• M&E advisors (Africa)

• Head of Programme & Programme Managers in (Ethiopia)

• Desk Officer (HQ)

 External

• Programme Partners

•  M&E network in (Ethiopia)

Department: Programmes

Contract Type: 2 years – Full time with possible extension

Reports to: Head of M&E or Regional M&E Advisor

Job Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in international development

• Experience with monitoring and evaluation systems, emphasis on logframes and Theories of Change

• Experience with data collection in large surveys

• Experience with data analyzing and reporting

 Qualifications/Other Requirements

Essential

• Degree in international development or related area

• Proven data collection experience in rural settings preferable in (Ethiopia)

• Excellent ICT skills in data analysis using MS excel

• Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

• Proven experience in training and capacity building in M&E

• Expertise in designing data collection tools, sampling methodologies

• Experience of database management (Salesforce preferable)

• Commitment to the vision and values of GSHA

 Preferable

• HEA experience

•  Experience with data analyzing systems such as: SPSS, SAS, STATA

 Role Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to work as part of an international team across jurisdictions and cultures

• Ability to deliver reports in a timely manner

• Ability to work with minimum supervision

• Ability to train and mentor others

•  Ability to solve problems and take corrective action

How to Apply

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Note: Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply