Positive action for Development (PAD) is an indigenous, non-governmental, humanitarian and development organization and legally registered at Federal level by Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Charities and Societies agency on June 6/2011 with a registration number 2330. PAD would like to hire qualified professional for PACT funded project entitled “USAID sustainable Peace Activity” for the following position. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct site visits during the project implementation phase to monitor activities and ensure compliance with project objectives.

• Conduct key informant interviews and focus-group discussions with activity stakeholders to gather qualitative data and insights.

• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts in target communities to facilitate information sharing and engagement.

• Represent the program positively and professionally in both internal and external environments, promoting the organization's mission and values.

• Travel to remote areas and work independently to monitor activities if required, ensuring effective program implementation and addressing any challenges that arise.

• Develop MEL plans for field-level projects, outlining the evaluation framework and data collection methods.

• Draft concise, high-quality reports,  or summaries on a daily or ad-hoc basis, providing updates on activity progress and outcomes. Identify relevant information and stories that showcase the program's impact.

• Produce weekly activity notes documenting activity outcomes for PAD's online project management system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date reporting.

• Conduct periodic research and case studies to measure the impact of activities, contributing to program-level evaluation and learning.

• Assist in translating MEL findings into success stories and other social media products, collaborating with the knowledge management and communications officer.

• Assist in the preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, providing comprehensive analysis and insights.

• Work with the Humanitarian, Development, Peacebuilding, and Nexus head and program staff to analyze and report on trends, lessons learned, and factors that inform program development.

• Advocate and promote the scale-up of best practices and cost-effectiveness, fostering a culture of learning and improvement among staff and stakeholders.

• Ensure accurate narrative reporting against agreed objectives and results indicators, maintaining transparency and accountability.

• Perform other activities assigned by his/her immediate supervisor 

Job Requirements

Qualification: BA/BSc or MA degree and above in MIS, Demography, Statistics, and any other related fields

Experience: 3 years and above work experience in M&E, MERL, data and information management

Skills Required, Attitudes and Attributes:

• Strong knowledge and experience in MEL methodologies and tools.

• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation using quantitative and qualitative methods.

• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks and indicators.

• Experience in conducting site visits, key informant interviews, and focus-group discussions.

• Ability to develop and implement MELplans.

• Excellent report writing skills, with the ability to prepare concise and high-quality reports.

• Proficiency in using data management and statistical analysis software.

• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret data effectively.

• Knowledge of data visualization techniques to present findings in a clear and compelling manner.

• Familiarity with impact assessment and program evaluation methodologies.

• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and build strong networks of contacts.

• Proficiency in MS Office suite and other relevant software applications.\

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of best practices in MEL and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

No required: One

Duty Station: Dire Dawa, 

Female applicants are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

 Interested and qualified applicants should submit their application letter and required documents to the following address within seven consecutive days from the date of this announcement through organizational email.  Please indicate the position and duty station you applied in the application letter.

E-mail: job@padethiopia.org

Website: www.padethiopia.org

For further information contact Tel. +251936342656 

Note:

• Only selected candidates will contacted.

• Applicant/s who don’t follow the procedures will be disqualified immediately.

• This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

PAD is an organization committed to upholding a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of abuse and exploitation, while actively working to protect and defend the rights and wellbeing of individuals.