CARE Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

CARE Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Description

CARE is an international NGO with local staff and community partners in more than 90 countries. We create local solutions to poverty and inequality, and we seek dignity for everyone every day and during times of crisis.

These solutions have a broad range, from clean water to access to education; from microfinance to ensuring that everyone has nutritious food; from agriculture and climate change to disaster response. CARE puts women and girls at the center of everything we do because they have proven to be the best hope for creating lasting change in the world.

Job Summary

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist is a technical support position for the SPIR II/RFSA program. The purpose of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist position is to design and maintain the M&E system of Strength PSNP institution and Resilience (RFSAII) program in SPIR II CARE-operational areas.

Under the supervision of the project manager and support of LDM Manager of SPIR II/RFSA at HO, the M&E Specialist is responsible in leading the over all M&E system at FO, will set up the M&E System for the program and will have ultimate responsibility in maintaining the system, strengthening the system over time and building capacity of project and government staff to utilize the system.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Job Responsibility #1: Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Design

Develop specific M&E plan for CARE-East/ West Hararghe SPIR II/RFSA Program based on the overall SPIR II/RFSA M&E framework; and take the lead for its implementation as required.

Develop contextual and specific M&E tools for collection and reporting on BHA and other custom indicator based on program and BHA PIRS.

Contribute for designing operational guidelines for collection, compilation, and recoding of quantitative and qualitative data.

Provide technical and operational support to external and internal periodic and ad-hoc assessments, baselines, evaluations, action research, etc

Ensures that the all value chain activities, health and nutrition, WASH, Youth employment, Gender, climate change adaptation and other project related activities are implemented according to the technical specification set together with partners and time schedule

Lead the project office compliance with project management requirements (including planning, M&E and reporting):

Plans and conducts quarterly and annual program review meeting to assess progress, adjust plans, and draw/disseminate lessons learned.

Establish and maintain monitoring systems to measure the overall performance, track project performance, field checking and feedback system to project staffs at all levels. Make sure that the system captures both quantitative and qualitative data collection.

Works closely with the other team members to ensure data is timely and accurate from grass root level, following up and doing data audits when necessary

Contribute designs and develops monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement tools and systems.

Plan and coordinate regular field visits and review meetings internally and externally with donor and government offices periodically to assess progress performance toward achieving objectives, provide recommendations for improvement as required by project M&E plan.

Participates in project design workshops and develops log frames and monitoring/evaluation plans.

evelop projects visibility strategy according to CARE and donor regulations and requirements

Manage field data collection processes for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and assist the project manager to backstop the project’s field operations.

Support the FO team in developing success stories and learnings as required.

Lead the FO SPIR II/RFSA M&E Officer and work closely with the overall technical team.

Job Responsibility #2: Reporting

Ensure regular and timely submission of project quarterly and annual performance reports to CARE HO/regional government signatory bodies following the standard template requirement

Support HO LDM manager in compilation of CARE Global PIIRS, Consortium MIS and DIP as well as M&E tools related Tracker reports.

Support for compilation of annual CSA reports following standard template requirements

Generate regular monitoring reports to make informed and timely decision on project progress

Regularly prepare info graphics on key figures for periodic update.

Job Responsibility #3: Technical support and capacity building

Conduct Develops capacity

of CARE and government partner’s staffs on M&E and related activities.

Support the project team in the collection, compilation and consolidation and analysis of routine project data in the field.

Supports and facilitates the woreda plan to include CARE projects plan and thoroughly understood and be accountable for the overall implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the projects;

Organizes and facilitates M&E training to project staff, and partners/stakeholders.

Provide technical assistance to staff and partner in management of Consortium MIS data collection system and proper data collection and record keeping.

Coaches in reporting inconsistency by orienting all program staffs on indicators, and reporting system

Conduct regular training of staff of projects and Government line departments on the collection of M&E data (based on capacity building plans).

Build the capacity of all relevant team members to develop and maintain an excellent M&E system, including regular reflection and analysis of program monitoring data and production of evidence-based recommendations and reports.

Regular monitoring progress of the project through field visit, reports and triangulation, provide appropriate feedback, bring issues to the attention of staffs in general and PM in particular.

Job Responsibility #4: Learning and sharing/networking

With the program, the team analyzes past experiences to systematize and incorporate lessons learned into the planning process.

Leads knowledge management related activities of the field office including documentation of knowledge and publication of knowledge products

Keeps up to date with developments in the sector, including best practice examples within the country and internationally, and ensures ongoing personal development and learning.

Ensures the communication of M&E concepts and procedures within the organization, partners, and other stakeholders.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Education/training

Required:

Bachelor Degree in social science, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, international development, Monitoring & Evaluation or other related field or equivalent combination of education & at least 3 years progressive work experience in NGOs in similar or related tasks.

Enriched experience in complex food security projects M&E system.

Desired:

MSc Degree in social sciences, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, or related field is required or demonstrated equivalent work experience in the field

Knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS, STATA or other type of databases such as advanced MS-Excel, MS-Access, and others

Experience in supervisory positions

Experience

Required:

Five to Seven years proven relevant field management in LDM and M&E system

Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues.

Demonstrated experience and ability to represent the organization professionally and appropriately

Desired:

Highly proficient in Advanced Excel, Word, data analysis software and comfortable with online information systems

Working knowledge in chronically food insecure/vulnerable communities.

Familiarity with USAID reporting system specially FTFMS and Aid tracker

Technical Skills

Required:

Highly organized which gives attention to detail and analytical skills

Computer skill particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and others

Strong oral and written communication skills in English including report development, writing, and editing

Ability to meet deadlines and to follow procedures, work independently and cooperatively with team members

Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with multi –disciplinary team

Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, participatory approach, and sustainability.

Proficiency in English, both in verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational & prioritization

Desired:

Utilizing programming and statistical software (such as SPSS) to compile data and information for various systems, and knowledge of basic PME and research tools;

Exposure in developing and/or maintaining database using like MS Access, VB Programming, etc.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; CARE Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

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