Field Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Positive action for Development (PAD) is an indigenous, non-governmental, humanitarian and development organization and legally registered at Federal level by Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Charities and Societies agency on June 6/2011 with a registration number 2330. PAD would like to hire qualified professional for PACT funded project entitled USAID sustainable Peace Activity for the following position.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct site visits during the project implementation phase to monitor activities and ensure compliance with project objectives.
• Conduct key informant interviews and focus-group discussions with activity stakeholders to gather qualitative data and insights.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts in target communities to facilitate information sharing and engagement.
• Represent the program positively and professionally in both internal and external environments, promoting the organization's mission and values.
• Travel to remote areas and work independently to monitor activities if required, ensuring effective program implementation and addressing any challenges that arise.
• Develop MEL plans for field-level projects, outlining the evaluation framework and data collection methods.
• Draft concise, high-quality reports, or summaries on a daily or ad-hoc basis, providing updates on activity progress and outcomes. Identify relevant information and stories that showcase the program's impact.
• Produce weekly activity notes documenting activity outcomes for PAD's online project management system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date reporting.
• Conduct periodic research and case studies to measure the impact of activities, contributing to program-level evaluation and learning.
• Assist in translating MEL findings into success stories and other social media products, collaborating with the knowledge management and communications officer.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, providing comprehensive analysis and insights.
• Work with the Humanitarian, Development, Peacebuilding, and Nexus head and program staff to analyze and report on trends, lessons learned, and factors that inform program development.
• Advocate and promote the scale-up of best practices and cost-effectiveness, fostering a culture of learning and improvement among staff and stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate narrative reporting against agreed objectives and results indicators, maintaining transparency and accountability.
• Perform other activities assigned by his/her immediate supervisor

Qualification: BA/BSc or MA degree and above in MIS, Demography, Statistics, and any other related fields

Experience: 3 years and above work experience in M&E, MERL, data and information management

Skills Required, Attitudes and Attributes:

• Strong knowledge and experience in MEL methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks and indicators.
• Experience in conducting site visits, key informant interviews, and focus-group discussions.
• Ability to develop and implement MELplans.
• Excellent report writing skills, with the ability to prepare concise and high-quality reports.
• Proficiency in using data management and statistical analysis software.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret data effectively.
• Knowledge of data visualization techniques to present findings in a clear and compelling manner.
• Familiarity with impact assessment and program evaluation methodologies.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and build strong networks of contacts.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and other relevant software applications.\
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of best practices in MEL and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

No required: One

Duty Station: Dire Dawa,

Female applicants are encouraged to apply