Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Advisor at FHI360 Ethiopia

FHI360 Ethiopia Job Vacancy 

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Advisor

Application Deadline: September, 15/2023 

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. 

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Advisor.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and ensure the quality of all monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management components of the project

• Ensure the integration of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities into all project components

• Oversee/lead the collecting, reporting and analysis of data and information on project activities

• Ensure timely and complete reporting from in-country executing partners in accordance with approved reporting formats, especially supported health facilities and districts reporting into the national health database and reporting formats

• Monitor and evaluate progress towards meeting annual work plan objectives and expected outputs, including selecting progress indicators and monitoring progress in meeting them

• Assist the Chief of Party in the preparation of work plans and selection of progress indicators, and annual implementation plans, while considering the project’s M&E requirements

• Coordinate the preparation of all quarterly progress reports, annual project reports, inception reports,

• Collect data for the annual M&E plan and use the data to improve project performance

• Adapt and implement tools and techniques to improve the quality and use of data for decision making

• Compile information on lessons learned and expertise within and outside the project

• Participate on behalf of the project in appropriate technical meetings and conferences for knowledge dissemination

• Provide support to institutional and human capacity-building activities at the regional and local levels for project activities 

Job requirements

• Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Epidemiology or Statistics or another related field

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation in developing countries with USAID projects

• Demonstrated research experience and skills, complemented by experience in collaborating with varying types of partners

• Must have extensive knowledge in collaboration, learning, and adapting concepts for community projects

• Must have exceptional communication and presentation skills, fluency in the English and local language, strong teamwork and effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

How to apply

Submit your application via email: jobs@fhi36O.org

Email: subject line "MERL Advisor - Addis Ababa"