Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (National Position) - Ethiopia

Job description

Generic responsibilities:

 Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
 Implement delegated CC project portfolio according to plan of action
 Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
 Ensure proper filing of documents
 Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
 Promote and share ideas for technical improvement

Specific responsibilities:

 Ensure that the country M&E Framework is implemented as per country M&E SOPs;
 Compile and update regularly area level monthly output tracking sheet, online reporting, GORS and balanced score cards (BSC);
 Implement a Complaints Response and Feedback Mechanism for all programs by creating compliant database;

 Actively participate in project proposal development and provide inputs on project targets setting and logical framework development;
 Make sure project information are disaggregated area, core competency, gender, type of beneficiaries (IDP, refugees, host community, returnee etc);
 Support the preparation of detailed implementation plans and M&E matrix for all programs;
 Support all programs to undertake regular program monitoring including establishing baselines, documenting progress, conducting post distribution monitoring and end line survey;
 Provide M&E technical assistance to program staffs on NRC M&E policy and guidance;
 Prepare area level quality reports, with input from program staff and on behalf of the Area Manager/Head of Office periodic cross program reports including the bi-weekly/monthly report and the balanced score card;
 Support the role out of digital data collection using mobile phones;
 Support and participate in assessments of new areas or programs.

Qualifications

Professional competencies:

 University degree preferably in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics or other relevant discipline
 At least 3 years’ Monitoring and Evaluation in field of humanitarian/development project
 Knowledge of data collection and data collection instruments (technology);
 Exposure to a wide range of information management systems related to humanitarian/development and/or operational (e.g construction) activities)
 Experience in community social work
 Good report writing and communication skills
 Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
 Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
 Knowledge about own skills/profile
 Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
 Strong analysis skills (qualitative and qualitative data analysis)
 Excellent one to one and group communication /information presentation skills
 Experience in training and capacity building in M&E mechanisms at various project levels
 Ability to manage conflicting priorities
 Experience working with statistical computer software packages (SPSS, Stata) and advanced skills in spreadsheet.
 Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.



Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

 Knowledge of the context in which the organization operates
 Knowledge of the local language (Somali) – as an advantage
 Experience with implementation of project start-up and exit strategy

Education field

• Finance / Economics
• Social science

Education level

• College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities

 Handling insecure environments
 Empowering and building trust
 Managing performance and development
 Planning and delivering results

We offer

Commencement: ASAP, shortlisting and Interviews will continue as applications are received
Contract period: 9 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions
Duty station: NRC Ethiopia, Dollo Ado – Melkadida and all camps