Monitoring ,Evaluation and Learning Officer 42 views

Major Technical responsibilities

• Developing Performance Monitoring Plans (PMP) and support its proper implementation.
• Developing MERL tools (data collection, collation, reporting etc.).
•  Follow up project progress and regularly track results in terms of achieving objectives and goals of the project.
• Develop and implement project’s Data Quality Management (DQM) plan to ensure data quality. This includes the development of standard operating procedures, establishment and maintenance of DQM files as well as organizing internal DQA at organizational level.
• Undertake field monitoring visits and data flow mapping to track project implementation, supervise quality of services, assess data collection, collation, storage, analysis and reporting process ensuring that data is audit worthy and extend MERL technical support to the program staff.
• Compile data for analysis and reporting requirements.
• Prepare reports for Government and Donor organizations as per the requirements

Coordination

• Works in close collaboration with staff of the program unit in relation to MERL.
• Coordinates the development of supportive supervision schedule and follow implementation of the same.

Capacity Building

• Facilitate MERL related trainings and mentoring to program staff
• Provide orientation on MERL tools to field staff.

Information Management

• Organize project related data and documents systematically.
• Critically review  quarterly reports in light of the data quality dimensions and checks that  data is properly entered into MERL data base
• Produce output tables and conduct data analysis essential for timely informed decision making.

Learning and networking:

• Extends technical support on learning reviews/assessments and evaluations.
• Capture and document success stories, promising practices and learning and facilitate sharing of the same to pertinent stakeholders.

Essential requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience in MEAL activities, preferably in an NGO setting.
• Demonstrated skills in all areas of MEAL and knowledge management related to development programs
• Management field experience in development and humanitarian programs.
• Ability and proven experience transferring knowledge through formal and informal training. Excellent writing, editing and publication skills

• Languages: Amharic and English (Familiarity with other local language is an advantage).
• Computer proficiency.

Academic background and skills

• At least BA degree in Sociology, statistics, economics or in any other related field of study.
• Excellent Statistical background & analytical skills. Statistical designs, and quantitative and qualitative data collection, treatment, analysis and reporting
• Trained in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning.

Technical and Other skills required:

• Highly organized with strong coordination, planning and communication skills
• Strong written and communication skill in English;
• Strong analytical skills
• Computer skill particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point

Desired:

• Data analysis skills using statistical software (such as SPSS)
• Knowledge and experience on developing and utilizing MERL tools