CARE Manager: Learning, Design and Measurement Jobs in Ethiopia
CARE Manager: Learning, Design and Measurement Jobs in Ethiopia
Job SummaryThe purpose of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer position is to ensure the collection, compilation and documentation of implementation progress, lessons and project level data.
The M&E officer monitors data and information quality of Field level data and partner input data.
The position support the sector unit/portfolio of projects or one specific large project in project planning, monitoring and reporting.
This position reports into either the LDM manager or the MIS/M&E Specialist position. This position is responsible for activity and output level data.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Job Responsibility #1: Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (50% of time)
Provide technical support for all assessments of the project including the baseline, midline and end line evaluation
Assists field staff particularly front line staff in developing regular data collection format, in field supervision, and data base maintaining, analyzing and interpreting data and ensuring forward accountability to the community and learning;
Organizing field monitoring and evaluation to program sites;
Assists the project staff in understanding activity/output project level data;
Organizes participatory monitoring events along with the facilitators and team leaders, partners and communities;
Compiles regular field monitoring report including lessons and provide feedback for the program and his/her supervisor;
Participates on project performance review meeting at Woreda level as required and evaluation exercises;
Collects and provides information and technical support in the preparation of quarterly or biannual reports and participate in panel monitoring;
Ensure the implementation of project M&E plans/framework.
Ensures consistency of information in different reports
Participates in the formulation and revision of different reports and plans
Responsibility #2: Program Progress Tracking (25% of time)
Supports the production of monthly progress update of the project/portfolio of projects or one specific large project
Analyze plan versus achievements of the project and identify justifications for under achievements or over achievements.
Analyze achievement against budget and advise project staff on cost effectiveness.
Job responsibility #3: Data/Information Management (30% of time)
Supports the MIS/M&E Specialist in the development of data base
Ensures effectiveness and adequacy of systems to track flow of information on inputs utilization and project participation, including the process of beneficiary selection and project prioritization;
Provides information management support to action research initiatives being conducted in the Woreda;
Submits updated data set to the required partiers all levels on project database on quarterly basis;
Assists project staff and M&E staff in reviewing and revising project M&E plan and indicators as required;
Maintains minimum set of M&E reference materials at project level in the field office;
Updates the program information system on regular basis.
Job Responsibility #4: Capacity Building
(15% of time)
Assists the field program staff in organizing M&E related capacity building workshops/trainings to staff and Woreda/implementing partners ;
Compile and share project related data among field office staff;
Coach and mentor the front line staff on how to handle project database;
Job Responsibility #6: Performs other duties as assigned (% of time 5%)
Problem Solving
(Thinking Environment)
Levels one and two of problem solving apply to the incumbent.
The incumbent involves with daily routine activities, she/he also uses interpolative skills to pick and choose the right solution to address given problems.
Job Requirements
Education
Required
Bachelor degree in public health, SRH, Social Science, Statistics or other related fields.
Knowledge of statistical software.
Desired
Job related experience and maintaining program data base, generation of data and qualitaitive and quantitative data analysis skills.
Experience
Required
3 – 5 years job related experience.
Desired
NGO experience.
Technical Skills
Required
Well organized, which gives attention to details and have some analytical skill;
Computer skill particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point;
Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skill;
Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, participatory approach and sustainability;
Proficiency in English and local language, both verbal and written.
Desired
Utilizing programming and statistical software (such as SPSS) to compile data and information for various systems, and knowledge of basic monitoring and evaluation and research tools;
Competencies
Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, analytical ability, initiating action, interpersonal skills, developing teams, decision making, information monitoring, facilitating change, proactive problem solving, planning and organizing.
How to Apply
If you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision, please send your CV (not more than 3 page) and cover letter (not more than one page) using one of the following options
Directly apply through Ethiojobs: www.ethiojobs.net
Send your application by e-mail to: ETH.JobsHR@care.org
Send your application through P.O. Box 4710 addressed to CARE Ethiopia, Human Resources Unit,Addis Ababa
Apply in person to one of CARE Ethiopia Offices in Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Borena, Hawassa, Semera, Chiro, Debre Tabor, Dilla and Filtu
Please clearly write the position you are applying on “Manager: Learning, Design and Measurement” the subject line of your email or envelope.
Your application will be automatically disqualified if you failed to do so.
Please DO NOT SUBMIT copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.
Due to the large volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Passionate and dedicated candidates who meet the job requirements are strongly encouraged to apply especially women.
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