Project Monitoring and Improvement Consultant

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people, especially those most vulnerable to malnutrition.

At GAIN, we believe that everyone in the world should have access to nutritious, safe, and affordable food. Today, one in three people – drawn from nearly every country on the planet – are unable to consume enough nutritious food. We work to develop and deliver solutions to this daily challenge.

The Project Monitoring and Improvement consultant will provide technical support to the Ethiopia project teams in the design, coordination, and implementation of the monitoring framework of the country programme. The postholder will provide day to day project monitoring and improvement with evidence related support to the country office.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Support the development of results frameworks / logical frameworks and monitoring plans, as well as the uptake and use of monitoring tools.
• The postholder may have a role of collecting directly routine monitoring data by implementing agencies and governments to track progress of program activities towards objectives.
• Review and analyze data and prepare reports on monitoring indicators in timely manner.
• Contribute to analysis of information collected and support all dissemination efforts including writing reports, briefs, and other materials.
• Support dissemination of results to appropriate audience, interpretation of data and follow-up / corrective actions.
• Technical Support and work with selected implementation partners in country on all aspects of project planning and implementation .
• Develop checklists and coordinate joint monitoring among wider team from the planning to the report development and follow-up of action points.
• Travel required: Up to 40%
• The position is for short term for three months with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds.

Competencies

• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Proactive with a commitment to quality and accuracy with close attention to detail.
• Analytical with the ability to effectively liaise with research agencies and government offices.
• Able to prioritize, multi-task, work independently, and work well under pressure with frequent deadlines.
• Pragmatic, dynamic and autonomous in style.
• Willingness and ability to work in a multi-cultural, high pressure, results-driven environment.
• Computer literacy with excellent MS office (especially Excel and Access) and expertise in dedicated statistical software and tools such as Kobo, ODK, Google Forms, Survey CTO, Comcare etc to conduct surveys.
• Experience delivering M&E training experience in organizing performance reviews and learning events.

Experience

• Evident monitoring & evaluation experience and preferably within an INGO setting.
• Practical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including development of log frames, result, theories of change, and assessment/evaluations.
• Relevant experience in analyzing data, tracking indicators, and developing and/or strengthening performance monitoring systems.
• Experience in creating an interactive dashboard for visualization using Tableau, Power Bi, or Excel
• Expertise in data management and analysis tools and software is an asset.

Education

• Education at bachelor’s degree level or equivalent in social science, Development studies, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Public Health or related field.
• Masters in a relevant field an asset.

Other requirements

• Must be willing and able to travel
• Fluent written and verbal English
• Knowledge of second language within GAIN’s regional offices (desirable)