MEAL officer

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the lead project coordinator, the MEAL officer will: monitor the strategic reflection and planning of EWLA intervention strategies and programs, especially the projects related interventions; Ensure the efficient and effective monitoring and implementation of ongoing and emerging intervention programs and projects; Ensure inclusive business approaches are well implemented in the program; Contribute to EWLA’s in fundraising efforts and all over the program development. The MEAL officer supports EWLA program teams to ensure that programmatic objectives are met and that EWLA’s activities grow and evolve in a manner consistent with its long-term ambitions. He/she also assists the Leadership team in cultivating strategic partnerships, developing funding opportunities and promoting EWLA’s activities and achievements within the Association.

Duties and responsibilities

The MEAL officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures
• Monitor all project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving the project output;
• Recommend further improvement of the logical frame work;
• Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the project success;
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results;
• Monitor the sustainability of the project’s results;
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities;
• Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks;
• Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the National Project Director/Project Manager;
• Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system
• Develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project;
• Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to Project Management Team and donor;
• Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Project Manager in preparing relevant reports;
• Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project;
• Assist in coordinating across the available components of the Project to ensure effective implementation of M&E/MIS;
• Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use.
• Follow EWLA automated data base system and produce report as needed
• Perform other duties as required;

Measurable Outputs and Performance Indicators

• Preparation of monthly MIS reports;
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing other relevant reports;
• Organize and conduct training on M&E/MIS for project and government staff
• Assist Project Manager in the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned from project innovations;
• Provide input and update information related to project outcomes;
• Assist Project Manager in preparing monthly and quarterly reports on project progress based on MIS reports on project activities;
• Prepare Issues Log and Risk Log for the project;
• Develop M&E system for the Project and for the government counterpart/stakeholders;

Competencies

• Corporate Competencies:
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the EWLA’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of EWLA;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;

Functional Competencies:

• Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships;
• Plans, coordinates and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing Priorities and competing deadlines;
• Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support;

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change;
• In-depth knowledge on MIS, M&E and development issues
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology: Good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities;
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, Respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff;

Self-Management

• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
• Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior

Required Number: 1

Location/Place of work: Addis Ababa, EWLA head office

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: As per the Association’s scale

Duration: One-year contract with possibility of Extension

Application deadline: 7 working days from the post of the position

Job Requirement

Education:

• University Degree preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E/MIS in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/ Government;
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software;
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software;
• Strong training & facilitation skills.
• Must demonstrate strong interest, passion and commitment to work with women
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
• Fluency in written and spoken Amharic and English.

Reporting Relationship:

The MEAL officer is accountable to the lead program coordinator and shall report to him/her.

Required Skills and Experience

• NGO/CSO areas experience
• Working experience in EU project is an added advantage
• Flexible and adaptable
• Being agile
• Bear criticism
• Maintain patience
• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Professional ethics and integrity
• Being sociable and friendly
• A leaning attitude