Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director- Ethiopia Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Activity

Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.   

Global Communities is seeking Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director for the anticipated  USAID Ethiopia Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Activity. The purpose of this five-year $25-50M activity is to enable timely anticipatory and early action to preempt crises and reduce the impact of shocks in Ethiopia by strengthening disaster risk management (DRM) planning and preparedness, improving DRM coordination, and enhancing resource mobilization and management. The activity will also strengthen gender in emergencies {GiE) capacity, increase private sector engagement in DRM, and expand local organizations’ capacity to engage in DRM. 

The MEL Director will lead the design and oversight of the project MEL and Collaboration, Learning and Adaption (CLA) activities. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive. 

• Develop the project’s MEL plan, developing systems, strategies, and tools for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting requirements.  
• Contribute to project deliverables, including annual workplans, and quarterly and annual reporting, undertake periodic reviews of program and/or country M&E systems and lead design of M&E system strengthening actions and oversee the dissemination of information on approaches, lessons learned, etc.  

• Lead the regular review and updating of the CLA Framework and Plan for the project, in close collaboration with the COP and Technical Leads. 
• Guide and facilitate collaboration with/across key stakeholders to regularly identify and capture lessons learned from program activities. Facilitate the documentation and dissemination of learning through various platforms. 
• Design, roll-out and continually improve CLA-related processes and tools to support effective project implementation and collaboration, learning and adaption in relation to the program 
• Lead internal collaboration efforts between technical teams to sequence, layer, integrate and leverage each others’ strategies to maximize resource utilization and increased complementarity of project interventions 
• Work closely with project leadership to integrate CLA activities into the project workplan, M&E system, and into job descriptions and individual performance goals. 

• Responsible for effective written reports and oral presentations on the program. 
• Represent Global Communities and overall program interests as necessary and appropriate. 
• Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers, and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns. 

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline (statistics, research methods, or related field) with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation and/or Collaboration, Learning and Adaption; or, 

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to international development, public administration, political science, or law with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation and/or Collaboration, Learning and Adaption. 
• At least three (3) years of MEL or CLA experience in a related field, such as disaster risk management or preparedness, resilience building, capacity building, public policy, etc.   
• Experience in East Africa, with preference for recent work in Ethiopia.  
• Proven experience in a MEL or CLA leadership position in similarly sized, international donor-supported programs. International NGO or for-profit contractor experience is strongly preferred. 
• Knowledge/Experience with USAID cooperative agreement rules and regulations strongly preferred. 

• Demonstrated ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively and adjust indicator selection and targets as part of adaptive programming. 
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies.  
• Management/supervisory experience is required. 
• Proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams is desired.  
• Evidence of effective communication skills, both oral and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the agreement is desired. 

• Languages: Full Professional Proficiency in spoken and written English. 
• A passion for the mission and values of Global Communities.

Global Communities positively welcomes and seeks applications from all sections of society.  We are committed to a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone and offers equal opportunity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 

Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented.  The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.