Position: Project Monitoring and Improvement Officer

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

Salary: USD 10,920 – USD 12,480 per annum (gross salary)

Posted date: 2 hours ago

Deadline: August, 16/2024 (14 days left)

About the Role

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Project Monitoring and Improvement Officer to provide day-to-day project monitoring and improvement with evidence-related support to the country office. This role will be offered on a fixed-term contract until December 2026, subject to the availability of funding. You will be based in GAIN’s Ethiopia office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Reporting to the Program Monitoring Manager, the Project Officer will provide technical support to the Ethiopia project teams in the design, coordination, and implementation of the monitoring framework of the country program.

Key Responsibilities include

• Supporting the development of results frameworks / logical frameworks and monitoring plans, as well as the uptake and use of monitoring tools

• Collecting direct routine monitoring data by implementing agencies and government to track the progress of program activities toward objectives

• Reviewing and analyzing data and preparing reports on monitoring indicators promptly

• Contributing to the analysis of information collected and supporting all dissemination efforts including writing reports, briefs, and other materials

• Developing checklists and coordinating joint monitoring among the wider team from the planning to the report development and follow-up of action points

• Supporting the drafting of reports for GAIN, donors, and other partners on program activities as needed

• Leading on the appropriate completion and systematic storage of project documents as well as datasets and assessment-specific documentation

• Working collaboratively with project team members to ensure necessary program planning, monitoring, and improvement functions smoothly and efficiently

About You

• The ideal candidate will have proven experience in monitoring and evaluation preferably within an INGO setting. You will have experience in analyzing data, tracking indicators, developing and/or strengthening performance monitoring systems, and experience in creating an interactive dashboard for visualization using Tableau, Power BI, or Excel. Candidates with expertise in data management and analysis tools and software are an asset.

• In addition, you will have experience in delivering M&E training in organizing performance reviews and learning events. The post holder will have practical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including the development of log frames, results, theories of change, and assessment/evaluations.

• The post holder should possess excellent project management and communication skills. You will be fluent in written and spoken English and willing and able to work in a multi-cultural and results-driven environment. In addition, you should be highly flexible and willing and able to travel.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social science, Development studies, Economics, Statistics, Data science, Public health, or a related field, candidates with a Master's Degree in a related field would be an asset. You will be computer literate in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Access) and have expertise in dedicated statistical software and tools such as Kobo, ODK, Google Forms, Survey CTO, Comcare, etc. to conduct surveys.

About our Offer

The starting salary on offer for this role is from USD 10,920 – USD 12,480 per annum (gross salary), depending on experience.

GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days of holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays, and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme, and competitive insurance coverage including health, travel, and life assurance.

We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a program of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching, and access to independent and confidential counseling.

GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments, and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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