Monitoring & Evaluation Officer – Jigjiga, Somali Regional State of Ethiopia

The purpose of the M&E Officer position is to contribute with specific technical competences to project design and implementation. M&E Officer will provide technical support to area staff pertaining to M&E, and build their capacity by identifying and supporting the implementation of effective, cost efficient and meaningful M&E systems.

Generic responsibilities

• Adherence to NRC policies, guidelines and standards;
• Ensure compliance with country- and regional M&E framework and tools, and NRC handbooks, guidelines and standards, and ensure implementation M&E systems in Oromia/SNNPR area, including M&E SOPs, guidance and tools;
• Support programme staff in planning and executing M&E, including data collection methodology and tools, and data management, analysis and use;
• Ensure a good documentation at field level;

Specific responsibilities

• Compile data for indicator tracking sheets, PCM tracker and other regular M&E reports, and ensure timely submission;
• Undertake regular field visits to monitor project activities and provide technical support to project implementation teams and feedback to programme team
• Support periodic assessments such as need assessments, baselines, midterm and end line evaluation of programs/post distribution monitoring (PDM),
• Participate and work with CC on data feeding. management, analysis and reporting to finalize project design and closure
• Support in reviewing project proposals and provide inputs on project target setting and logical framework development;
• Support the development of standard M&E tools for collection of data for output, outcome and impact level indicators in collaboration with relevant programme staff;

• BA/MA/MSc in economics, statistics, social sciences, rural development, or other relevant educational background combined with professional experience;
• At least 3 years’ experience from working with M&E in a humanitarian/recovery context, preferably with multi sectoral and integrated programmes;
• Experience with principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in emergency response and/or development programs, using both quantitative and qualitative methods;

• Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access);
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts;
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the operating context in Somali Region;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, facilitation skills and writing skills;
• Strong organisational and team working skills;
• Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential, and good cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Behavioural competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Analysing
• Handling insecure environments