Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist ( Fixed term contract for Four months with the possibility of extension)

Background:

JSI is a US-based public health nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance programs throughout the world. In Ethiopia, JSI has been working to improve health outcomes for more than 25 years. JSI is supporting the Ethiopian Ministry of Health to improve efficiencies in vaccine administration through the deployment of MasterCards WellnessPass solution and complementary services. JSI will serve as a third-party service provider to the Ministry of Health to help it in its implementation of the Program in Ethiopia.

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Activity Manager

Posting Location: Addis Ababa (travel within Ethiopia for up to 25%)

Number of Positions: 1

Duration Fixed term contract for Four months with the possibility of extension.

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will provide technical support to the program team in close concert with the Activity Manager on the Wellness Pass project development and implementation activities. S/he will be responsible to work with project teams and other stakeholders to identify the projects needs, conduct, and monitor various program performance and project indicator tracking. The M&E Specialist will work closely with the project team to ensure all objectives are met. S/he will advise the Activity Manager and the Senior Lead Technical Advisor on all aspects of monitoring and evaluation interventions, identify implementation challenges, work with the project team to identify appropriate corrective actions, and support related interventions.

Responsibilities:

Develop, implement and regularly update the projects Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) plan, routine monitoring, and the design and implementation of research and evaluation studies.

Participate in and/or oversee project related data that is captured, documented and reported and that performance reports are prepared and submitted in a timely fashion.

Support the development of M&E protocols and instruments including the establishment of data collection exercise.

Work closely with different teams in building capabilities for the projects data management system.

Actively participate in the development of work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, job aids, manuals and guidelines.

Ensure effective M&E training for project staff is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure ownership of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan.

Promote proper use of health information system instruments for data collection, record keeping and reporting at all levels.

Conduct periodic field visits to ensurethat the projects work plan is effectively implemented at all levels of the health system.

Lead the coordination of the MEL activities and regularly monitor and update progress against various indicators.

Take the lead for compiling data and preparing various performance reports including monthly updates, quarterly reports, and routine indicators for GAVI and other stakeholders as needed.

Responsible for implementing JSI's Accountability Framework and Code of Conduct, and adhering to JSI's policies on fraud management.

Perform any other duties requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Graduate degree in public health, demography, statistics orother relevant field and a minimum of five years working in the area of M&E.

Experience working on GAVI & USAID project is a plus

Knowledge and experience of M&E for public health programs highly preferably in health information systems.

Previous work experience in the field of international public health (international NGO experience a plus), specifically working with health information systems.

Proven experience in data analysis techniques of both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Knowledge of statistical software such as Microsoft Excel, SPSS or STATA or SAS is essential and database systems such as Microsoft Access an advantage.

Experience electronic data collection tool development (ODK, KOBO etc)

Experience in DHIS2

Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.

Excellent communication skills, fluent (written and spoken) in Amharic and with excellent spoken and written English skills.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.

Willingness to travel within Ethiopia for up to 25% of time.

JSI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children are a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.

JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D.