The MERL Coordinator will be responsible to implement a functional M&E system at the project level in response to emergencies. She/he will work closely with the project and the other program teams with technical oversight and direction from the Senior MERL Coordinator on all monitoring and evaluation needs across implementing areas. The MERL Coordinator will support the provision of program staff at Plan and partner organizations with the information and training to capture monitoring metrics regularly and efficiently.

The Individual

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education, Qualification and Knowledge/experience essential:

·       Bachelor’s Degree/MA Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, development studies, Management, MPH, Economics and other social sciences.

·       at least 5+ years of relevant experience out of which 3 year 3 years on a senior level in managing corporate system for Planning, monitoring, evaluation, research and Learning activities.

·       Training on M & E, Data Quality and Database Management systems

·       Demonstrated experience of advanced use of Kobo tools, including development of surveys (essential)

·       Demonstrated experience using PowerPoint (preferred)

Knowledge

·       Awareness of integrated WASH, Food and Nutrition intervention approach plus environmental health issues with special attention to the needs of women and children

·       Experience of leading M & E for integrated WASH, Food & Nutrition projects implementation and working in partnership

·       Experience in capacity building of partners and staff.

·       Experience in conducting baseline, mid-term and end line evaluations for WASH related projects

·       Experience of linking WASH interventions with health and nutrition projects.

·       Demonstrated experiences of KAP assessments design and analysis.

·       General finance, administration, information management and proficiency in information technology/computer skill.

·       Strong proposal writing, planning and programme designing and also coordinating skills

·       Ability to deliver quality programs in a short term and work under stressful conditions.

·       Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods in a field setting

·       Proven ability to work in a team environment and independently.

Languages required:

• Excellent written, verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

·       Experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

• Ensures that all staff signed safeguarding policies;

• Implement Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.

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How to Apply

The closing date for the application in October 08, 2023.Qulified candidates should submit the application form found with this link  CLICK HERE

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.  

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org  

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.