About CST

CST Ethiopia represents the overseas development and humanitarian agencies of the Catholic Church from England and Wales (CAFOD), Scotland (SCIAF), and Ireland (Trócaire) in Ethiopia. The three agencies have over 40 years’ of experience in international development and humanitarian response and are each members of worldwide networks, including Caritas Internationalis. Currently, the three agencies jointly operate a single, integrated country programme in Ethiopia through the legal entity CST Ethiopia.

CST Ethiopia is implementing a country strategic plan focused on two programmes – Women’s Empowerment and Resilient Communities, which integrates sustainable livelihoods, humanitarian and other (e.g. peacebuilding) programming. More than 50% of CST Ethiopia’s programme is funded by Institutional funds from Irish Aid, EU, Jersey Overseas Aid, Scottish Government, and other grants that require significant demands for clear results and high programme quality management at country level.

Due to ongoing growth and expansion of the CST Ethiopia country program, CST Ethiopia is currently looking for a position of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer based in the CST Ethiopia Mekelle Field Office in Mekelle. The MEAL Officer reports to Consortium Manager and functionally reported to MEAL Advisor of CST Ethiopia. The MEAL Officer will manage the CST Projects based in Tigray specially EU funded projects to deliver the intended results in collaboration with other CST team and guide the Programme staff and partners on key MEAL technical support.

The MEAL Officer will be responsible for: -

• Ensuring a systematic approach to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) in the CST Ethiopia Mekelle Office Programme and will support the implementation of M&E system,

• Working closely with partners on improving their internal M&E systems, providing coaching and accompaniment to partner staff in MEAL capacities, skills and tasks.

• Develop a documented MEAL system plan which will be based on project logical framework and include clear data collection and analysis plan, responsibility, timeline and budget.

• For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, CST Ethiopia offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.

Design and implement the MEAL plan system for the ICSP

• Lead in conjunction with the project coordinator, on the design, documentation and implementation of the project MEAL System plan and project logical and results framework

• lead the design and documentation of the guidance and data collection and analysis tools for all project indicators and ensure they are in line with internal best practice and GBV internal standards

• Lead in conjunction with the project coordinator, the design and management of project assessment, reviews, evaluation, baseline

• Ensure counting reach data is collected and reported on internally in a timely manner.

Provide technical support to EU IcSP Programme

• Provide training and technical advice on monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning including result based management, counting people supported, targeting, data collection, and analysis to programme staff.

• Support Programme team in conducting timely monitoring and learning activities, including quality assurance of the design and use of data collection, and analysis tools that contribute to quality reporting, increased accountability, visibility of programme impact and continual programme improvement.

• Provide technical support to the Programme Team on measuring reach including the annual collection and reporting of reach and using MEAL information to inform and adapt program implementation.

• Support Programme Team to champion the importance of gender sensitive data collection, sex, age and disability disaggregated data and analysis, including the use of the Washington Group short set practical indicators and monitoring tools

Build/ strengthen MEAL-related partner capacity in collaboration with Programme Coordinators:

• Develop and implement a partner M&E capacity building plan, generating training materials and resources where needed but also utilizing the global available where possible.

• Train the partners on participatory approaches, GBV guiding principles and WHO ethical considerations for GBV data collection, and monitor the level of survival cantered gender equitable attitudes of the team throughout training and implementation.

Documenting learning and sharing MEAL experiences of CST Ethiopia

• Document and share partner M&E tools and training resources developed at Mekelle office and organisation level and share other global tool/resources with Mekelle office and partners.

• Learn from other organisational and external documented learning in rolling out new approaches and methods (e.g. digital data monitoring and innovative participatory M&E methods) and explore how to apply these in the region context.

• Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. Analyse implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.

Represent CST Ethiopia

• Actively participate in the in country MEL cluster meetings to get and share experiences

• Participate in wider organisational learing opportunities, planning and review work where appropriate

• Undertake any and all other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager and Functional Manager that are consistent with the nature of the job, its level of responsibility and requirements of the CST country programme

Location: Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

Travel Overseas: Not required

Contract Duration: Definite

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• University degree in social sciences, development studies, or related area.

Experience

• At least 4 years of experience in programme monitoring, evaluation and/or development at NGOs

• Experience of implementing results focused monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, and using results or logical frameworks with a focus on GBV or Protection programmes

• Previous experience of quantitative/ qualitative data management and analysis and participatory M&E approaches.

• Strong understanding of survival centred approach and GBV guiding principles

• Previous experience working with local partner organisations and providing training and accompaniment to local organizations on MEAL

• Previous experience of using digital data collection and creating digital forms such as GBVIMS, is desirable.

• Experience in working with CommCare

• Understanding of GBV cluster reporting mechanisms such as 5Ws, use of Kobo

Skills

• Technical skills to implement M&E in a gender-sensitive manner, including tool design, sampling, data collection, analysis, participatory rural appraisal and report writing.

• Excellent networking skills with the ability to establish good relationships, confident in engaging with colleagues, partners and stakeholders

• Facilitation, coordination and communication skills, with an ability to communicate to a variety of audiences

• Ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of data into different formats (e.g., reports, short summaries, presentations).

• proficiency in excel, power point

• Excellent spoken and written English.

• Spoken Tigrigna, and Amharic requires

Qualities

• Strong commitment to principles of partnership, solidarity, social justice and localisation

• Open-minded and flexible in approach

Other

• Closing date: The closing date for applicants is October 29, 2023, by close of the day.

• Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through THIS LINK

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. More information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies available here.

Diversity and inclusion

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.

Diversity and Inclusion statement available here.