Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

About the Job

Organization Background: Mothers and Children Multisectoral Development Organization (MCMDO) is an Ethiopian resident charity organization registered in accordance with the charities and societies proclamation No 1113/2019 with a certificate No 0022. MCMDO currently is being implementing different Emergency and developmental projects in Oromiya, SNNPR, Somali, Gambella, Benishangul Gumuz , Tigray, Afar, Amhara, Harari, Dire Dawa and City Administration of Addis Ababa. 

To meet its objectives MCMDO calls for competent professionals to apply for the following vacant positions.

Job Summary:

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for the coordination, and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of USAID ECA. He/She will implement the USAID ECA monitoring and evaluation framework and plan to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by the project. The M&E Officer will also provide technical assistance to the Woreda and community level structure on M and E.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of a comprehensive M&E and reporting system that will enable the collection, documentation, tracking, and reporting of data related to all results levels of the project: outcome, output, and activity.
• Systematize and ensure implementation of data quality assurance mechanisms into the M&E framework as well as activities. 
• Regularly collect and compile data on targets of each indicator to measure achievement against performance indicators at all levels.
• Ensure validity, reliability, precision, integrity, and timeliness of information through quality checks and implementation of corrective actions to improve data quality and accountability of project team including technical assistants.
• Maintain and update the M&E platform to ensure that data are readily available.
• Compile and analyze data in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as well as ad hoc updates which provide comprehensive insight to the progress, constraints, gaps, and lessons of the project both to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support in preparing briefing materials on project performance and status, as required.
• Support compliance with reporting requirements, Support the project management team in coordinating and/or conducting thematic assessments.
• Regularly track and analyze progress, challenges, gaps, and lessons learned through implementation.
• Support in extracting lessons learned from monitoring, assessments, and evaluations for course adjustment and continuous performance improvement.
• Facilitate training/mentor ship to the relevant staff and technical assistants on Monitoring and Evaluation, Performance Management, and on data responsibilities and operational usage of tools developed through the project.
• Attend relevant meetings, coordination platforms organized by the regional health bureaus
• Deliver additional tasks assigned by immediate supervisor.

Post Type: National

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Project Coordinator 

Since MCMDO is a child-safe organization, protecting and promoting children's welfare is a top concern. We employ stringent hiring practices to guarantee that every employee is qualified to work with the kids that our programs serve.

MCMDO has  an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action company that values diversity in the workplace. 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, we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees. 

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in health fields, Social Science, or related fields with experience related to community engagement and empowerment, social accountability, social behavior change
•  Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within the development sector
• Familiarity and demonstrated experience with Ethiopian Primary Health Care system including the Community Health Program, community engagement, community structures
• Experience in evidence synthesis and analysis for program and intervention design
• Experience of working with local governments, international organizations, other bilateral donor and civil society organizations, and senior level government officials is desired.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of the local language is an asset 

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

How To Apply

Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements should send your application letter with your CV not more than five page and in English detailing your experience and skills that are relevant to the post through meazahr@mcmdo.org and put in copy faye1984gc@mcmdo.org within 5 consecutive days

Please do not attach copies of your transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.

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