Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Reporting to: Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator

Supervision of: None

Job Based at:  Jigjiga with frequent travel to woredas and sites in Dollo, Erer, Sitti and Fafan Zones  of Somali Regional State

Preferred Candidate: Candidates Resident at Somali region 

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

 Role and responsibilities

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:

The following are key 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 Somali 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

The basic specific responsibilities are as follow:

• 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 after field feedback to program team
• Support periodic assessments such as need assessments, baselines, midterm and end line evaluation of programs/post distribution monitoring (PDM), separately and jointly with other stakeholders
• Participate and work with CCs on data feeding, management, analysis and reporting to finalize project design and closures periodically
• 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;
• Take role in using digital data collection methods using mobile phone;
• Ensure proper filing of documents online (Office365) and in hardcopies.
• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.

Job Requirements

Professional competencies

The skills, knowledge and experience that are expected from the position holder are as follow:

 Generic professional competencies:

• Experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills
• Ability to priorities responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines

 Context/ Specific skills:

• 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 after field feedback to program team
• Support periodic assessments such as need assessments, baselines, midterm and end line evaluation of programs/post distribution monitoring (PDM), separately and jointly with other stakeholders
• Participate and work with CCs on data feeding, management, analysis and reporting to finalize project design and closures periodically
• 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;
• Take role in using digital data collection methods using mobile phone;
• Ensure proper filing of documents online (Office365) and in hardcopies.

 Generic competencies:

• 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;
• Knowledge of the local culture and Somali languages (Somali) is required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, facilitation skills and writing skills;
• Strong organizational and team working skills;
• Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential, and good cultural awareness and sensitivity.

How to Apply

All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through www.ethiojobs.net and www.nrc.no/vacancies (If it is possible, attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials). Applications should reach NRC latest by January 08, 2021 at 5:00 pm. 

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!