MERL Officer

The position holder will be responsible to support the implementation and realization of Strengthening Self-reliance, Local integration& Social cohesion of IDPs, Returnees and host community In Amhara region project by leading monitoring, evaluation, accountability, research and learning strategy, responding to contextual challenges while ensuring alignment with PIE and regional strategies and global M&E framework, policy and strategy.

Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Project implementation, monitoring and reporting (70%)

• Work with the project team specially with ORDA Ethiopia & JeCCDO to refine the integrated Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and Tools for measurement against the project indicators and targets and identifying lessons learnt
• Work with the project team to ensure consistency of the monitoring and evaluation system and tools with donor monitoring and evaluation requirements
• Build capacity of project team in the use and content of the Monitoring and Evaluation tools.
• Coordinate with the project team and Implementer partner M&E team in operationalizing the M&E plans and frameworks including data/information collection, analysis, and quality control.
• Provide monthly M&E report to technical team, including data across the project detailing M&E activities conducted and the results
• Track project data such as numbers of beneficiaries, through ongoing data tables shared with technical team on a monthly basis
• Compile quarterly reports of implementer partners against the project log frame with evidence to show progress or otherwise against indicators
• Assist in the development and revision of annual work plan for the project implementer partners.
• Develop success stories, case studies and lesson learnt using PIE templates.
• Document and share best practices

Partnership development and strengthening 30%

• Participate to assess capacities of implementing partners on MER system in general and as per NOs requirements in particular and accordingly design necessary capacity strengthening mechanism.
• Participate in the development of partnership principles and implementation to ensure program effectiveness and quality delivery.

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

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC).
• Ensure 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.
• Ensure 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.

Leadership and BUSINESS management COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Courageous in taking a lead, focused on Plan International's purpose and making the most effective contribution within my own work context.
• Behave in line with our values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work.
• Challenge own attitudes, unconscious bias and behaviour and speaks up when they see wrong doing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.
• Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.
• Honest and efficient in use of resources, including own time.
• Take responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help them learn.
• Constructive and optimistic in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using own initiative to analyse issues and improve things.
• Good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

• The incumbent will demonstrate the ability to solve problems and seek for solutions, think strategically while recommending innovative ideas as required to meet the demands of a dynamic and sometimes unpredictable operating environment
• Should possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse backgrounds from different communities which can also be a challenge.
• Observe country press rule and policy; diversified donor communication and visibility/branding requirements with strict adherence to Plan's purpose, values, and global strategy

Job Requirements

Qualification/Experience essential:

• Education at Bachelor’s Degree level or equivalent in Psychology, Statistics, Education Social science, Development studies, Statistics, Economics and related fields.
• Excellent Planning, executing, and reporting skills
• Practical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies
• 3 and above years of relevant experience
• Experience in supporting implementer partners to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the project and build their capacity in project management
• Practical report writing skill
• Practical experience in team working, capacity building, training and event management
• Knowledge of strategic planning processes.

Experience desirable:

• Sound understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of Youth employment and Sexual Reproductive Health
• Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts.
• Experience in child protection and safeguarding M & E system

Languages required

• Fluency in English language is essential
• Fluency in Local Language (Amharic) is a desirable

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is May 05, 2023. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

For internal applicants:- https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/sf/jobreq?jobId=46546&company=PlanInt

For external applicants:- https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/46546/

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 on 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.