Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (PMEO-AO/-Projects)

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the job holder is responsible for planning, coordinating and facilitating the Monitoring & Evaluation Activities of the BRAVE / Mullata Keenya – Our Vision Project; Skills in designing and implementing M&E methods, Strong communication and interpersonal skills, Strong skills in designing and facilitating organizational learning processes, Strong people skills; considerable experience of collaborative work; positive attitude, pro-choice.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project’s M&E plan, including tools, indicators, and data management systems aligned with the Results Framework and donor requirements.
• Coordinate need assessments, including Health Facility , Accountability and other assessments and other in collaboration with FGAE’s team and other partners.
• Regularly collect, verify, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data across all project components (SRHR, gender, inclusion, climate, youth engagement).
• Ensure data quality through routine validation, field checks, and supportive supervision of partners and field staff.
• Prepare and submit timely M&E reports and updates for internal review, donor reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Support the Project Manager in adaptive management by providing insights on progress, challenges, gaps, and lessons learned.
• Lead the documentation of success stories, case studies, and best practices for learning and advocacy.
• Facilitate participatory M&E processes, including engagement of adolescents, youth, and persons with disabilities in data collection and feedback mechanisms.
• Build the M&E capacity of project staff, partners, and community structures through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Maintain and update digital and physical M&E databases, ensuring data security and accessibility.
• Represent the project in relevant M&E technical working groups, clusters, and coordination platforms at woreda, zonal, and regional levels.
• Ensure compliance with Plan FGAE and donor’s MEAL standards and safeguarding principles in all M&E activities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager or supervisor.

Skills required:

• Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High level of computer literacy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Other personal attributes

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multicultural team
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and withstand work-related pressure
• Strong commitment to gender equality, disability inclusion, and youth participation
• Willingness to travel frequently within the woreda and to remote kebeles

Language & Contextual Knowledge Requirement:

• Proficiency in local languages (Afan Oromo) and English; knowledge of sign language is an asset and Familiarity with West Hararge Zone or similar socio-cultural and geographic contexts is desirable

Additional Requirement

• Having a motorbike driving license is advantageous

Minimum Required Qualification:

• MA/MSc/BA/BSc degree in Statistics, Health, Health Informatics, HO/Nursing , economics, social science or other related fields;

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience:

• 3 Years for MA/MSc and 5 years for BA/BSc degree; shall possess experience implementing SRHR, gender, youth, or community-based projects, preferably with CSO, or government in Ethiopia.
• Experience working with adolescents, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities in rural settings.