Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Good Neighbors Ethiopia is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of  Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in Mekele, Ethiopia.

Job Description

Job Overview:

• Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
• Location: Mekele and Surrounding Areas
• Organization: Good Neighbors Ethiopia
• Employment Type: Contract
• Career Level: Mid-Level (3-5 years of experience)
• Languages Required: English
• Number of Positions Available: 1
• Work Experience Required: 3-5 years
• Managerial Experience Required: 3-5 years
• Application Deadline: October 14, 2024

Good Neighbors Ethiopia is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to join our team. This role involves assessing the effectiveness of our programs and ensuring that our objectives are met through rigorous evaluation and analysis.

Good Neighbors (GNE) is a global NGO founded in Korea in 1991, currently operating in 40 countries and supported by seven nations. Since 1997, the Ethiopian branch has been committed to improving lives through initiatives in child protection, education, health, and more. GNE operates in various regions of Ethiopia, including Addis Ababa, Amhara, Oromia, Tigray, Benishangul Gumuz, Somali, Sidama, South Ethiopia, and Central Ethiopia. Good Neighbors Ethiopia is now launching a new project in the Tigray Region, funded by Good Neighbors Japan (Japan Platform), aimed at supporting conflict-affected populations through livelihood opportunities. GNE is seeking a qualified individual to join their team.

• Reports to: Field Coordinator

• Term of Employment: Fixed term 9 months. 

• Duty Station(s): Mekele

• Required Number: One (1)

• Salary & Benefits: as perthe scale of the organization

Overview of the Position

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing the M&E framework for a livelihood project in a humanitarian context. This role involves developing tools and methodologies to assess project effectiveness, ensuring accountability, and providing insights to enhance program performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• M&E Framework Development:

  • Design a comprehensive M&E framework that aligns with project goals and objectives, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative indicators.

  • Develop data collection tools and methodologies to effectively monitor project activities and outcomes.

• Data Collection and Analysis:

  • Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of data related to project implementation and impact.

  • Conduct regular field visits to ensure data quality and adherence to M&E protocols.

• Reporting and Documentation:

  • Prepare and present regular M&E reports that summarize findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for improvement.

  • Ensure that documentation related to M&E activities is accurate, complete, and accessible.

• Capacity Building:

  • Provide training and support to project staff and partners on M&E processes and tools, enhancing their capacity to collect and analyze data.

  • Facilitate workshops to share M&E best practices and findings with stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Collaborate with project teams, local communities, and other stakeholders to ensure their involvement in the M&E process.

  • Represent the organization in relevant M&E forums and coordination meetings.

• Learning and Adaptation:

  • Promote a culture of learning within the project by facilitating regular reflection sessions and adapting strategies based on M&E findings.

  • Ensure that lessons learned from M&E activities are integrated into project planning and implementation.

• Accountability

  Adhere to the GNE Code of Conduct and the zero-tolerance policy for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). Ensure accountability to affected populations, uphold humanitarian principles, and contribute to the integration of Protection and Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) mainstreaming into GNE programming.

  Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the line supervisor.