Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor

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Our work centres on those who are left out by society those living in extreme poverty or with disability and illness. Those who face discrimination and violence because of their gender, sexuality, or social status. Those who are at risk from disaster, disease, and conflict.

But they are not passive beneficiaries of aid; they are the primary actors at the heart of our efforts. From their perspective, we define the issues, opportunities, and solutions that drive sustainable, local-led change. These individuals are the key agents of their own transformation.

Role Overview Summary

The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Advisor is responsible forsupportingand providing technical guidance in applying project data collection systems and analytic tools development and implementation. S/he will ensure that suitable MEL systems are in place, implemented as intended, and reported on in a comprehensive and timely manner to help program coordinators and managers deliver programs that achieve the desired outcomes/impacts. The MEL Advisor will support the activities of CFYE implementing partners (IPs) and related programme areas of the country office. This will include process and tools development, data collection and analysis, reporting and learning/reflection processes, and evaluation.

• Prepare annual MEL plans, develop quality indicators and Logical Frameworks for all proposals/program documents, within VSOs MEL framework and processes , for approval by line manager
• Ensure that MEL data (reports, baseline surveys, evaluations, etc.) are easily accessible for project managers, partners, and all stakeholders.
• Check the quality and relevance of data to potentially be uploaded in the outcome deliverables on the online platform (i.e. salesforce)
• Conduct data analysis, synthesis and impact showcasing.
• In collaboration with Implementing Partners, co-design and adjust project MEL frameworks, to support complete, correct and timely reporting.
• Review CFYEs baseline collection tools, and adapt to create Implementing Partner-specific versions to accommodate the project context of each Implementing Partner
• Lead and supervise project database development, analysis, and interpretations. Feedback any challenge to line manager.
• Conduct Data Quality Assessment (DQA) with each CFYE Ethiopia Implementing Partner based on existing understanding of the project data quality risks and supplemented by an additional site visit as required. Feedback any challenge to line manager.
• Analyse data and prepare reports on research findings for all concerned bodies to support decision-making.
• Contributes with line manager to the design and contextualization of MEL systems in VSO Ethiopia programs (Make Way and IPDHE) with guidance from the consortium and Project Manager respectively
• Manage research to provide inputs for program design with the collaboration of project managers, to support decision-making.

Location:Ethiopia

Salary:ETB 995,011 total annual gross salary

Contract Type:Fixed Term

Contract Length:1 year

Full Time:Full Time

Application Closing Date:Mar 11, 2024 00:00:00

Interview Date:25-Mar-2024

Start Date:16 April-2024

Ideal Applicant Summary

Competencies and Behaviour

• Relevant MEL knowledge, skills and experience working in an NGO environment, preferably in INGO sector.
• Data synthesize and analytical skills.
• experience in data visualisation software such as salesforce, Zoho Analytics and Microsoft PowerBI (desirable)
• Applicants must have experience using both qualitative and quantitative data collection/research techniques.
• Applicants must have demonstrable experience supporting programme partners to develop and apply MEL processes and tools
• Substantial experience with data analytics and coding, providing hands-on, in-depth skills in the use and management of qualitative and quantitative data collection, participatory methodologies, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficient in English (verbal and writing skills).
• Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities effectively and efficiently.
• Experience and awareness of commitment to gender & social inclusion in research, monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively convene, coordinate and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Able to work well with a variety of individuals in a cross-cultural setting.

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

• VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce

Equal Opportunities:VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.