• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness

• Full time, Fixed Term role based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Closing Date: 27th April 2023

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organization working to prevent blindness and restore sight.  We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organization that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.  

The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realizing our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

We are also proud to announce we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards. The Foundation is also endorsed and in partnership with The Life You Can Save.

To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the P Deputy Country Director you 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 our 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 with critical information and data which will help shape

our approach for future program design and/or re-design.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Responsible for design (as necessary) 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.

• Responsible to coverage surveys, cases studies and compiling best experiences in different program units and both in the target community and in the Foundation;

• Support the FHF’s good partnership and approaches of collaboration with government, NGOs and other stakeholders;

• Provide advice and practical support to staff undertaking evaluations and fundraising activities;

• Collaborate with the research coordinator plan and supervise research/evaluation projects and activities, as required and approved.

• Coordination and facilitation of capacity building workshops on areas M&E and program implementation.

• Communicating program learning and results to influence key stakeholders (internally and externally) including policy and decision-makers.

• Participate in relevant Policy / M&E related working groups.

Compliance and Planning

• Support the development and implementation of FHF strategic plans and program plans and mechanisms to measure and communicate against development effectiveness objectives.

• Actively participate in the preparation, implementation and reporting of plans and forecasts in line with agreed measures and timeframes.

• Demonstrate compliance with all legislation and The Foundation’s policies and procedures.

• Undertake training as required and agreed with manager.

• Promote and model appropriate behavior to support The Foundation’s culture, values and brand.

• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures of The Foundation and take all reasonable care that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of others in The Foundation.

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Master’s level or postgraduate degree in epidemiology, public health, social sciences, or a related discipline

• 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 reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines and tools for monitoring and evaluation;

• Knowledge of performance and impact evaluations

• Demonstrated ability to plan and schedule, lead effective data collection, and coordinate with implementing partners

How we recognize your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered.  Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.

To find out more about our benefits click here

How to Apply

Register using this LINK, and should include your resume and cover letter. Please address your cover letter to the Human Resources Team and include a response to the “About You”, “Key Responsibilities” and “What You’ll Need to Succeed” sections of the advert.

Applications Close: 27th April 2023

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people and disadvantaged groups. 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 Foundation is also committed to protecting the health of our beneficiaries, donors and partners and require incumbents of this role to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where medical conditions may make vaccination harmful to their health).

Please be advised:

1. Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.

2. All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.

3. Please note we will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.

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.