MERL Coordinator

The Opportunity

The MERL Coordinator will be responsible to implement a functional MERL system at the project level in response to emergencies. Will work closely with the project and the other program teams with technical oversight and direction from the Senior MERL Coordinator on all monitoring and evaluation needs across implementing areas. The MERL Coordinator will support the provision of program staff at Plan and partner organizations with the information and training to capture monitoring metrics regularly and efficiently.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan Internationals Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
• Ensures that all staff signed safeguarding policies;
• Implement Plan Internationals global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• Education at BA/BSC/ Masters Degree level or equivalent in Social science, Development studies, Economics, Statistics and Management
• 5+ Years of relevant experience out of which 3 years on a senior level experience
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Proficient in using Microsoft Suite
• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple training initiatives.
• Experience providing full-scope training materials, from analyzing needs to lesson planning, development, and implementation.
• Experience creating yearly training plans and materials for all departments
• Excellent skills in presentation, facilitation, coaching, and creative thinking.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Event management experience
• Ability to influence without power
• Programs/ projects or demonstrated equivalent combination.
• Practical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including log frames, result chains, theories of change, and assessment/evaluations.
• Experience in staff/team management, coaching, mentoring, capacity building, and performance review and appraisal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning processes
• Depth and breadth of knowledge of Plans global and national strategies and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively on area of expertise.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships across a network.

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

• Demonstrated experience of operational and programming processes, systems and principles, and the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at regional & community level.
• Sound understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of child poverty
• Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts.

Languages required

• Fluency in English language is essential
• In addition to Amharic, Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable