MERL Coordinator - Roster

ROLE PURPOSE

The position holder will be responsible to support the project implementations at Addis Ababa through provision of technical support on monitoring, evaluation, accountability, research and learning to enhance the capacity of program staff, including partner at Addis Ababa and stakeholders engaged in project implementation. Moreover, she/he is responsible to develop different monitoring tools, facilitate MEAL related workshops/review meetings, produce quality program reports, conduct quarterly monitoring programs, manage baseline, midterm and final project evaluations.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Program design, monitoring and evaluation and management: (45%)

• Provide leadership and oversight in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and Learning of the project and assess the outputs, outcomes and impact of programs/projects interventions and activities
• Participate in concept note/proposal development and ensure that all proposals have clear goal, objectives and indicators illustrated by a clear log frame.
• Ensure the development of standard TORs for project purposes
• Support the Implementation of Project both to partner team and wereda level PIE project team
• Provide guidance on Plan’s corporate system (APPR, CPPR and SAP business) to project area staff
• Develop MERL/MEAL guidelines and provide program quality assurance through operational monitoring and evaluation
• Ensure mainstreaming of programme Quality in the Project in both areas
• Ensure appropriate and effective MEAL system is in place, consistent with established benchmarks, plans and organizational MERL frameworks, standards, program quality policy
• Roll-out of the Plan’s Program Policies (Program Guide, and Program Quality) and train plan staff at PA and partners on these policies, as appropriate
• Ensure equal and fair opportunities and representation of both sexes and persons with disabilities in the program.

Develop quarterly, annual and assessment reports: (30%)

• Share reporting templates, compile and develop timely quarterly and annual reports
• Lead the PA level project team and coordinate with partner staff to ensure quality and timely reporting
• Ensure quality SPAR, gender and other relevant assessment reports are produced, and shared to relevant bodies
• Support the PA level & Partner, processes of ensuring audit report is prepared timely and submitted to CHSA through CO and also ensure the audit report is ready for the government midterm/ end term evaluation
• Support donor report writing, specially outcome reports
• Ensure Post Implementation Monitoring (PIM) and/or Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) are conducted and documented properly

Documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and good practices: (15%)

• Closely work with the PA Coordinator, Partner team and the Knowledge Management Specialist on the analysis, synthesis and dissemination of PA level evaluation findings, including maintaining a database of evaluation findings and responses.
• Closely work with the Knowledge Management Specialist to ensure implementation of the Knowledge Management strategy
• Support the knowledge Management Specialist towards ensuring that relevant project documentation is well organized and best practices, lessons, success stories, case studies, etc. are well captured, synthesized, packaged, produced and shared to relevant stakeholders using different technologies and methods.
• Organize/facilitate regular project implementation and performance review sessions and learning events.
• Define MEAL-related inputs required from partners and oversee the quality of deliverables.

Representation, partnership, advocacy and coordination: (10%)

• Serve as principal representative to MEAL and programme quality related networks, platforms and workshops for the PA
• Represent Plan International Ethiopia in the working group related to this project
• Establish smooth relationship across Plan International, partners and government stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with Plan International staff and relevant government bodies

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 International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
• Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.
• Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• Education at Bachelor’s Degree level or equivalent in Social science, Development studies, Economics, Statistics and Management
• 5 years of monitoring & evaluation position experience and at least 2 years of Monitoring & Evaluation experience with NGOs.
• 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 is the plus.
• Knowledge of strategic planning processes

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 PA & community levels.
• 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 advantageous

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Research: Conducting and managing original investigations undertaken to gain knowledge and understand about issues critical to Plan International, from conceptualization to use including specific ethics processes.
• Statistics/ quantitative methods: Design, planning, collection, analysis and use of numerical information that can be transformed into statistics for analysis of trends, frequencies and correlation, to test objective hypothesis.
• Qualitative methods: Design, planning, collection, analysis and use of non-numerical data (transcripts, reports, stories, discussions, pictures, recordings etc.) to explore meanings, perceptions, opinions and perspectives from individuals or groups, to uncover the deeper meaning and significance of human behaviour and experience, including contradictory beliefs, behaviours and emotions.
• M&E in humanitarian response: Applying MERL processes and concepts to conflict affected context, protracted and rapid emergencies and refugees.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is November 20, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit their applications with the links provided below.

For internal applicants: https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/sf/jobreq?jobId=45091&company=PlanInt

For external applicants: https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/45091/

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that: 

• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.
• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

More information about Plan International can be found at http://plan-international.org

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.