Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist 59 views

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization: ACT American College of Technology

Employment Type: Full-time, Contract

Duration: One year with the possibility of extension

Application Deadline: June 20,2025.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to lead the design and implementation of robust M&E systems across our programs. The M&E Specialist will play a central role in measuring the effectiveness and impact of our interventions, ensuring data quality, and supporting evidence-based decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine M&E frameworks, tools, indicators, and data collection methodologies.
• Oversee the implementation of M&E plans across all program activities.
• Conduct and manage baseline, midline, and end line evaluations.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and produce high-quality reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build the M&E capacity of staff through training and ongoing support.
• Lead on learning and adaptive management efforts, facilitating periodic reflection sessions.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and international M&E standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Development Studies, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in M&E, with at least 2 years in a specialist or senior M&E role.
• Proven experience in designing and operationalizing M&E systems in development or humanitarian programs.
• Strong skills in data analysis and visualization using tools such as SPSS, STATA, Power BI, or R.
• Familiarity with digital data collection platforms (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, CommCare, Survey CTO).
• Excellent writing and communication skills with experience producing donor-level reports.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and partners.

Preferred:

• Experience working in [in sectors, e.g., education, health, agriculture, governance, Humanitarian, Development].
• Knowledge of [donor(s), e.g., Mastercard foundation, World bank,UN agencies] M&E frameworks and reporting standards.