The M&E Expert will lead the design, implementation, and management of monitoring, evaluation, and accountability systems for CCRDA-Global Fund HIV Prevention activities. The role involves ensuring data quality, promoting adaptive learning, and achieving program outcomes. The M&E Expert will work closely with program staff, regional stakeholders, and implementing partners to strengthen program performance, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust M&E systems aligned with national indicators and Global Fund requirements.

• Create tools and templates for data collection, including output and outcome trackers.

• Train staff and implementing partners on data collection, data quality assurance, and reporting.

• Conduct regular field visits to ensure data accuracy and provide technical support.

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with analyses of progress, challenges, and lessons learned.

• Lead baseline, midline, and endline evaluations for HIV prevention activities, DIC interventions, and mentorship programs.

• Assess service quality and key population satisfaction periodically.

• Provide technical assistance to partners whenever there is gaps on the sites.

• Facilitate data-driven program reviews and adaptations.

• Ensure all evaluations meet ethical standards and incorporate gender-sensitive and inclusive methodologies.

• Establish a Complaint and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) for DICs to address community concerns.

• Regularly report on feedback findings and integrate them into program planning.

• Promote transparency and accountability among program staff and partners.

• Document and disseminate success stories, lessons learned, and best practices.

• Facilitate learning events to integrate findings into program improvements.

• Collaborate with program teams to develop adaptive strategies based on emerging challenges.

• Incorporate gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches in all M&E activities.

Reports To: Project Coordinator

Works With: Program Team, DIC Coordinators, Regional HIV Prevention Staff, Implementing Partners, and Ministry of Health Monitoring Teams

Salary: As per the organization’s scale

Job Requirement

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required 

Education:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Reproductive Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related field.

• Advanced certification in M&E, statistics, or economics is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in M&E, with at least 3 years in HIV prevention or health-related programs particularly on DIC management, rules, services and familiarity with DIC guideline

• Familiarity with Global Fund reporting systems is highly advantageous.

• Proven experience in key population engagement strategies and HIV programming in Ethiopia.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (SPSS, Stata, Power BI) and health information systems (DHIS2).

• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

• Experience designing M&E frameworks for DICs or community-based interventions is a plus.

Additional Skills

• Fluency in English languages is an advantage

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical software.

• Expertise in designing data collection tools and managing MIS systems.

• Strong teamwork, time management, and presentation skills.

• Verbal and written communication skill is important

• Commitment to ethical standards and safeguarding in working with vulnerable populations.

Required Skills

• Time management

• Teamwork

• Data analysis

• Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Powerpoint

• Communication

• STATA, SPSS, SAS

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a non-returnable application letter and credentials in person to the Human Resource Department, 3rd Floor, Room 307, located at Akaki Kality Sub-City,Debre Zeit Road, adjacent to the Kality Ring Road Roundabout or via email: hr@ccrdaeth.org. For more information contact Tel. +251114390322

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Female candidates and individuals from key and priority populations are strongly encouraged to apply.