Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer (Deadline: Nov 10, 2022)

About the Organization

At Holt International, we help children thrive in the love and stability of a family. We work in local communities around the world, and strive to keep children in their families of birth by providing the care and support they need to grow and thrive as a family.

General Purpose of the Job

Under the direction and supervision of the Program Director, the M&E Specialist will provide M&E  technical support for Holt International-funded programs implementers/local partner originations/ in the areas of:

• Implementation of integrated child and family strengthening program( education, health, nutrition, economic empowerment) with quality M&E requirements;
• Leading monitoring and evaluation process against the stated operational plan and M&E plan;
• Oversee designing and implementation of  Detail Implementation Plan (DIP),  objectives, and  strategies;
• Development and implementation of M&E tools (IPTT);
• Tracking , reviewing and reporting  quality program outputs;

KEY AREAS OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

At Holt International Ethiopia Office, a candidate to be appointed as a M&E Specialist  will hold the following roles and responsibilities:

• In coordination with Holt’s partners and stakeholders, prepare operational plan, Detail Implementation Plan(DIP),  M&E plans and associated M&E activities;
• Provide M&E technical supports to Holt-funded program implementing partner organizations;
• Closely work with Holt’s country office program staff  and M&E Team at the  Head Quarter;
• Identify, lead and conduct periodic M&E activities including  joint evaluations and monitoring, program reviews, and assessment;
• Collect period data or program outputs in accordance of IPTT and M&E plan and present informative reports;
• Conduct periodic follow-up with Holt’s partner organization on the implementation of  the DIP per the stated operational plan, MoU and IPTT;
• Identify local partners’ M&E capacity gaps and provide required capacity strengthening supports;
• Support implementing partner organizations with proper program design,  accurate, realistic and measurable baselines, indicators and targets for  the program components they implement;
• Coordinate quarterly or annual review meetings, internal learning sessions, advocacy workshops;
• Develop M&E mechanisms at Holt’s  partner organizations  as well as relevant field-friendly tools, modes and systems for data collection, and subsequent analysis  and reporting;
• Create, implement and provide training on necessary monitoring and evaluation tools and databases;
• Guide the documentation processes for the best practices and lessons learnt from the joint program implementation with Holt’s partner organizations;
• Assist Holt’s M&E team at the headquarter in establishing M&E system and designing of database for quality M&E implementation;
• Coordinate mid-term and terminal evaluation with Holt’s partner organizations and relevant government stakeholders;
• Provide on-going support on new monitoring and evaluation methodologies by  providing training to Holt’s program staff partners and  other stakeholders;
• Collaborate with program and sponsorship staff on joint field works, data collection, trainings and events;
• Organize and periodic report(monthly, quarterly and yearly) as per the requirement and present to Senior Management Team;

OUR CORE VALUES IN PRACTICE

At Holt, We:

• Are passionate and committed to our mission.
• Conduct our work in an ethical manner.
• Provide the highest quality services.
• Respect the dignity of all children, families and adults we serve.
• Value and respect diversity.
• Serve with prudent stewardship.
• Value and promote a positive team spirit.

Reports to: Program Director

Department/Unit: Program

Post Type: Fixed Term

Qualifications and Required Competencies

• MA (MSc) Degree  in health management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics or related Social Science Studies;
• Demonstrated experience in M&E, working with results frameworks and performance monitoring;
• Demonstrated experience(5 + Years) in working with NGOs, partner organizations or government stakeholders;
• Statistical skills for analyzing data and ensuring program design has statistical rigor;
• Ability to organize and lead M&E Activities;
• Demonstrated experience in using M&E tools(IPTT, log frame);
• Proficient skills in writing report  English;
• Proven experience in presenting/communication/ program results to internal and external audiences;
• willingness and personal readiness to travel to fields;
• Practical knowledge about development concepts and child welfare programs is important.