Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls. 

In Ethiopia, Plan has more than 25 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIE mainly operates in seven geographical areas; Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR, Gambella, Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, and Addis Ababa City Administration on different projects funded by different donors including sponsorship.

Plan International Ethiopia's main purpose is to seek Gender Justice for Girls, Adolescent Girls, and Young Women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls, adolescent girls, and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIE will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly 2.1 million Girls, Adolescent Girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2020-2024 and to reach an additional 6.3 million beneficiaries through its interventions.

The position holder will be responsible to support the implementation and realization of the PIE’s strategy by developing and leading the PA monitoring, evaluation, accountability, research and learning strategy, responding to contextual challenges while ensuring alignment with PIE and regional strategies and global M&E framework, policy and strategy.

This would be demonstrated in undertaking responsibilities which include managing and leading PA level MEAL team and provide capacity building training for staff and partners, review researches/studies and evaluations terms of references and facilitate monthly program review meeting and workshops, prepare quality and condensed quarterly and annual reports of the PA, and represent MEAL in any M&E related workshops, Networks, forums and advocate for program quality in both development and humanitarian programs.

Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Program design, implementation, and reporting

• Work with the team to refine the integrated Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and Tools for measurement against the project indicators and targets and identifying lessons learnt
• Work with the project team to ensure consistency of the monitoring and evaluation system and tools with donor monitoring and evaluation requirements
• Build capacity of project staff in the use and content of the Monitoring and Evaluation tools.
• Conduct M&E activities such as Focus Group Discussions, Key Informant Interviews, Health facilities observations, community dialogues, household surveys, amongst other approaches.
• Coordinate with the project team and program area managers in operationalizing the M&E plans and frameworks including data/information collection, analysis, and quality control.
• Provide monthly M&E report to technical team, including data tables from across the programme detailing M&E activities conducted and the results
• Track project data such as numbers of beneficiaries, through ongoing data tables shared with technical team on a monthly basis
• Provide quarterly reports against the project log frame with evidence to show progress or otherwise against indicators
• Provide advice and guidance to the senior technical team on midline survey, project monitoring, impact measurement and post project evaluation.
• Assist in the development and revision of annual work plan and strategies for the project.
• Conduct data quality assessments to determine the validity, reliability, and integrity of performance data gathered.

Policy engagement and networking

• Provide technical inputs for the development of networks and clusters to promote effective program designing and quality implementation.
• Participate and contribute for collaborative and positive partnerships and alliances, and to influence policy that maximizes the impact of the country program.
• Support the efforts to establish linkage and good relationships with relevant government authorities, NGOs, academic and research institutions and the media to draw information and knowledge for program quality and effectiveness.
• Follow up and makes proper documentation of regional government policies, strategies and plans with respect to all projects in the project.

Partnership development and strengthening

• Assess capacities of implementing partners on MER system in general and as per NOs requirements in particular and accordingly design necessary capacity strengthening mechanism.
• Contribute for the development of partnership principles and implementation to ensure program effectiveness and quality delivery.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• Education at Bachelor’s Degree level or equivalent in Social science, Development studies, Statistics and Economics
• 5 years of monitoring & evaluation position experience and at least 2 years of Monitoring & Evaluation experience with NGOs.
• Practical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including log frames, result chains, theories of change, and assessment/evaluations.
• Experience in staff/team management, coaching, mentoring, capacity building, and performance review and appraisal is the plus.
• Knowledge of strategic planning processes

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

• Demonstrated experience of operational and programming processes, systems and principles, and the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at ERA & community levels.
• Sound understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of child poverty
• Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts.
• Experience in child protection M & E system

Languages required

• Fluency in English language is essential, Fluency in Local Language (Amharic) is a desirable

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Research: Conducting and managing original investigations undertaken to gain knowledge and understand about issues critical to Plan International, from conceptualization to use including specific ethics processes.

Statistics/quantitative methods: Design, planning, collection, analysis and use of numerical information that can be transformed into statistics for analysis of trends, frequencies and correlation, to test objective hypothesis.

Qualitative methods: Design, planning, collection, analysis and use of non-numerical data (transcripts, reports, stories, discussions, pictures, recordings etc.) to explore meanings, perceptions, opinions and perspectives from individuals or groups, to uncover the deeper meaning and significance of human behavior and experience, including contradictory beliefs, behaviors and emotions.

M&E in humanitarian response: Applying MERL processes and concepts to conflict affected context, protracted and rapid emergencies and IDPs.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in 25 April 2022. Qualified candidates should submit the application using the link provided below:

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This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.  

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org  

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.