African Union Monitoring & Evaluation Expert Jobs in Ethiopia

African Union Monitoring & Evaluation Expert Jobs in Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.

Officially launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2017 as a specialized technical institution of the African Union, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is Africa's first continent-wide public health agency. Africa CDC envisions a safer, healthier, integrated, and stronger Africa, where the Member States can effectively respond to outbreaks of infectious diseases and other public health threats.

Main Functions

Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy

Develop and implement the AU/Africa CDC's M&E strategy, including M&E framework, theory of change, log frame and defining indicators and targets, selecting appropriate data collection methods and tools, and designing data management systems in compliance with the donor.

Work with division staff to ensure that program designs include clear and measurable objectives, outputs, and outcomes, and that M&E systems are integrated into the program implementation.

Data Collection and Management

Develop and implement data collection and management systems that enable the organization to track progress, measure impact, and learn from its work.

Ensure that data collection methods and tools are appropriate, efficient, and accurate.

Ensure that data is regularly collected, analyzed, and reported to program staff, donors, and other stakeholders.

Data Analysis and Reporting

Analyze M&E data and develop regular reports on program progress, impact, and lessons learned.

Disseminate M&E findings to program staff, donors, and other stakeholders through various channels.

Use M&E data to inform program design, implementation, and decision-making.

Technical Support

Provide technical support to divisions staff on M&E-related issues, including developing logical frameworks, designing surveys and assessments, and conducting data analysis.

Develop and deliver training to program staff on M&E concepts, tools, and methodologies.

Quality Assurance

Conduct regular quality assurance checks on M&E data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

Ensure that M&E systems and tools comply with international best practices, and that data is collected and managed in a secure and ethical manner.

Work Plan Development

Work with divisions staff to develop budgets for the project activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Provide appropriate templates for work planning

Track the implementation of the activities and tasks in the approved work plan

Specific Responsibilities

Lead in capacity building of divisions staff and implementing partners in all monitoring and evaluation aspects.

Provide guidance in development of tools and templates for data collection, analysis, and reporting in line with the World Bank Project’s results framework.

Providing leadership and coordination in the collection, analysis and utilization of data to inform strategic management decision making and programme design in Africa CDC.

Provide technical support in the preparation and implementation of programmes developed out of the Division’s strategic plan

Prepare and develop reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Division

Provide technical support for the development of resource mobilization strategy with stakeholder’s coordination

Coordinating with the Technical Divisions to procure the necessary data to maintain the Monitoring and results framework updated.

Manage and supervise employees under their supervision with regard to organization and performance evaluation.

Conduct complex analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the Division and AU’s internal use.

Actively contribute in the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans

Development and roll out of M&E policies, procedures, and guidelines

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master's Degree in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, demographics, public policy, public health, international development, economics, or related field

and minimum of seven (7) years of years relevant professional experience, out of which three years need to be at expert level.
OR

Bachelor's Degree in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, demographics, public policy, public health, international development, economics, or related field and a minimum of ten (10) years relevant professional experience, out of which three years need to be at expert level..

Professional certificates in monitoring and evaluation and data analysis

Membership of a professional body relevant to monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage

Minimum on seven (7) years and ten (10) years continuous experience for Masters and Bachelor Degree holders respectively, providing monitoring and evaluation systems and other performance measurement support for public health projects, preferably in the public sector domain or in International Non-Governmental Organizations.

Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.

Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/performance monitoring plans.

Experience developing and refining data collection tools.

Experience performing a variety of conceptual analyses required for the formulation, administration and evaluation of projects.

Experience with data quality assessments and oversight

Experience working with AU or the World Bank will be an added advantage

Required Skills

Solid understanding of project M&E

Working knowledge and understanding of developing M&E systems, M&E plans, Theory of change and log frames.

Knowledge and understanding of development and tracking of SMART indicators

Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies applied to programme implementation.

Ability to facilitate and serve as project liaison for externally managed evaluations.

Resourceful and skilled at collecting, analyzing and using data to recommend, make and communicate decisions of a technical nature lay audiences;

Skills in translating technical information into presentations, briefings and report and funding proposals for lay audiences.

Resourceful and skilled at collecting, analyzing and using data to recommend, make and communicate decisions of a technical nature to lay audiences.

Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, including excellent word-processing capabilities, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications and experience in using office software applications such as MS Excel, Power Point and Word, and familiarity with electronic data capture like ODK.

Ability to deliver under tight deadlines and works well under pressure;

Proven ability to plan, delegate and direct subordinates.

Analytical and problem-solving abilities;

Ability to use clear, concise language in correspondence as well as including content fitting for the purpose and audiences when preparing written briefs and reports;

Excellent diplomatic, representational, interpersonal and communication skills, including experience successfully interacting with stakeholders and decision-makers in technical and other professional settings;

Able to operate in a multicultural environment;

High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit;

Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible;

Pro-active and solutions oriented.

Experience conducting M&E for public health projects in multiple countries

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required (English, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Portuguese or Spanish). Fluency in English and knowledge of any additional language is an added advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; African Union Monitoring & Evaluation Expert Jobs in Ethiopia

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