Avis de recrutement d’un responsable du suivi et de l’évaluation, Addis-Abeba, Éthiopie
About FHI 360:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Job Summary :
The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be a mid-level member of the project team and will work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team and others to support the development, implementation, management, and conduct of monitoring and evaluation activities. The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will provide technical support for quality assurance activities and routine reporting, as well as administrative and project management support to coordinate activities with the larger project team, local implementing partners, the government, nongovernmental organizations, community organizations. The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer should have demonstrated management and teamwork skills and will leverage previous experience and work with diverse teams on multiple projects at once.
Accountabilities :
Technical :
- Provides support to MERL Advisor in the development and implementation of monitoring tools and plans ;
- Assists in the development of performance indicator tracking tables and performance indicator reference sheets and templates ;
- Assists in the review and verification of data generated, ensuring that they are in line with M&E reporting requirements ;
- Calculates indicators and provides quality assurance for client reporting ;
- Assists in preparation of quarterly progress and annual progress reports and uploads all approved M&E relevant data and reports into the online systems as required ;
- Conducts searches of published literature, blogs; gathers information, data and statistics needed to provide evidence to reports and target setting ;
- Contributes to presentations in MS Word, Excel and/or Power Point formats by copy-editing, writing, generating tables, graphs, and other data visualizations ;
- Participates in quality improvement plans which focus on M&E ;
- Provides support to qualitative assessments, such as transcription and coding of interview and focus groups discussion transcripts.
Project Management/Coordination :
- Works closely with the MERL Advisor to provide guidance and support to partners as needed ;
- Provides training to partners as needed in the use of FHI 360 monitoring tools ;
- Supports the coordination and execution of activities such as organizing capacity building workshops to staff and partners, collecting and disseminating relevant information on monitoring, evaluation and research ;
- Supports the execution of MERL activities, including consultant and vendor hiring, monitoring, and invoicing ;
- Travels when needed to coordinate, monitor and/or participate in monitoring and evaluation activities ;
- Performs other related duties as assigned and agreed upon.
Applied Knowledge & Skills :
- Moderate knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures by providing technical support for research studies ;
- Development of scope of work and deliverables for partners, consultants, etc. ;
- Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required ;
- Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas ;
- Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff ;
- Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English ;
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills ;
- Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required ;
- Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports ;
- Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.
Competencies :
There are 31 FHI 360 development competencies, of greatest focus for this particular job will be :
- Project Management (Planning and Time Management) – Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks (sets objectives/goals/measures). Breaks down work into steps, schedules, task/people assignments. Marshals people, time, and resource efficiently. Arranges information in a useful manner and orchestrates multiple activities at once ;
- People Management (Making Others Great) – Facilitate professional development of staff by providing challenging, learning assignments and opportunities. Shares and solicits feedback monthly at the very least. Helps establish compelling development plans. Assigns responsibility and accountability for tasks/decisions. Monitors process, progress, and results. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best ;
- Creating and Managing Systems and Processes – Recognizes the need for standardization and balances client and organization need in systems design. Anticipates the effects of process change on people while optimizing task efficiency and simplicity ;
- Employees are expected to possess or have high potential for development of these three fundamental competencies.
Problem Solving & Impact :
- Works on problems of moderate to complex scope that require review of various factors ;
- Exercises good judgment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action ;
- Decisions may cause delays and affect a work unit or area within a department ;
- Identifies and raises issues to senior technical staff ;
- Networks with key internal and external personnel ;
- Decision may cause delays or failure to achieve results that impact departmental goals.
Supervision Given/Received :
- Has no supervisory responsibility ;
- Receives methods and procedures on new projects and assignments ;
- May provide guidance to other lower-level staff ;
- Typically reports to an Associate Director or Director.
Profil :
Education : Bachelor’s degree required in one of the following or related fields : international development, international affairs, economics, political science.
Experience :
- 4+ years of relevant technical assistance experience ;
- Field experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation activities as part of health programs in Ethiopia and/or other African countries preferred ;
- Strong writing and communication skills in English and host country language; including an ability to write clearly and concisely on short deadline ;
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with MERL team ;
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel ;
- knowledge and experience with quantitative and/or qualitative analysis software preferred ;
- Ability to work as an integral part of a professional team, to set priorities, and manage high volume of activity ;
- Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports ;
- Applied knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures for conducting monitoring and evaluation activities under US and Ethiopian government regulations ;
- Demonstrated project and monitoring and evaluation management skills ;
- Experience with USAID reporting systems preferred ;
- Familiarity with data visualization software, interactive dashboard creation, or geographic information systems preferred.
Typical Physical Demands :
- Typical office environment ;
- Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard ;
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time ;
- Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Technology to be Used : Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel Requirements : 10%.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
