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I Job Summary

The purpose of the Learning, Design and Measurement (LDM) Manager is to design and maintain the MEAL systems for JEOP cross all operational areas.   S/he will lead the design of M&E systems for JEOP in line with the organization and donors’ specific requirements.  S/he provides technical backstopping, training in the areas of LDM and knowledge management and coaches and mentors to field based MEAL officers. The position holder will work closely with Senior Humanitarian Program Manager (JEOP), Technical Manager (JEOP) and Senior Humanitarian LDM manager and JEOP FO  based staff to support monitoring and evaluation, the production and submission of timely quality reports and documentation and dissemination of learning. The post holder will also play a key role in ensuring that program outcomes are captured in wider Country Office reporting processes and related systems.

II Responsibilities

Job Responsibility #1:  Planning/ Design, Monitoring & Evaluation , Reporting and Accountability  (30% )

• Participate in project design processes and develop corresponding result frameworks and M&E plans

• Support the subsequent development of M&E tools (inclusive of impact measurement) and systems for JEOP program.

• Ensure that detailed M&E plans are prepared timely in consultation with the JEOP consortium lead.

• Support external and internal evaluations and project reviews.

• Ensure preparation of quarterly (periodic) reports to be submitted to the donor and the Government at a national level

• Lead Annual Result Survey, annual reviews,  final evaluations and impact assessments as deemed necessary

• Work closely with the programme teams to ensure that MEAL becomes an integral element of project implementation leading to enhanced quality, accountability management and impact. This may include the establishment of a Technical Working Group internally.

• Responsible to ensure that the organization delivers on all internal M&E requirements in JEOP programs in a timely manner and with high quality standard reports (quarterly , Semiannual and Annual Result Reports )

• Review project evaluation reports, compile and share lessons for future project and program design

• Review and validate final evaluation results conducted by external evaluators

Job Responsibility #2: Staff management (15%)

• Supervise, mentor and coach LDM related staff, including FO staff associated with JEOP program

• Strengthen capacity of LDM staff and ensure the quality of LDM strategies, methodologies and activities across projects and the wider portfolio

• Strengthen capacity of CARE and partner staff in LDM related activities

• Advise and lead LDM processes related to improved analysis and subsequent decision making

• Complete all performance management activities including: performance planning, monitoring, mid and annual performance appraisals of staff under her/ his supervision

Job Responsibility #3:  Information Management (20%)

• Develop and maintain M&E information management system for the humanitarian unit

• Ensure the timely collection, analysis and utilization of project related information, including early warning information working closely with the liaison, reporting and information officer

• Lead and guide the streamlining of paper- based reporting system including formats and systematize information flows

• Oversee the regular maintenance of project LDM information using appropriate database management system and makes accessible to staff and other stakeholders at CO level

• Work with senior planning and technical manager and the humanitarian program coordinator to promote learning within the portfolio of projects of the humanitarian unit

• Work with the program coordinator in preparing Humanitarian Situation Reports

• Ensure timely data provision of data related to Global Program Indicators for PIIRS, liaising directly with Impact Measurement Advisor in PQL

• Coordinate with PQL and other LDM staff in the CO in developing and periodically reviewing LDM guidelines and ensures their applications in measuring program/project performance

Job Responsibility #4: Program and Data Quality assurance (15 %)

• Develop strategies to improve project data quality and ensure implementation of strategies to improve the data quality 

• Ensure LDM activities are in line with CARE LDM principles, protocols and standards

• Set mechanisms to track impact and align with CO strategy impact groups

Job Responsibility #5:  Learning, sharing/networking (15%)

• Support and develop reflective practice forums for the portfolio of projects within the humanitarian unit

• Initiate research/studies, particularly in relation to the project/program learning agendas and share results for wider audiences in and outside CARE to enhance program quality

• Link the country office with partners on issues related to MEAL aspects

• Network with others to gain experience and share CARE’s humanitarian experience

• Regularly attend JEOP MEAL Technical Working Group meetings and events

• Maintain smooth working relationships with JEOP consortium lead and members

Job Responsibility #6: Other (5%)

• Perform other duties as assigned

III GENDER EQUALITY

• Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender, youth, and social inclusion issues.

• Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and PSEAH (safeguarding), as evidenced in previous positions / programming.

Job Requirements

IV Qualifications

Required:

•  B.A. Degree in Social Sciences, Management Information Systems, Statistics or equivalent combination of education and work experience

• 5 years of relevant work experience with first Degree and 4 years of relevant work experience plus post graduate degree in DM&E, MIS, needs assessment, baseline surveys, regular progress monitoring, project evaluation

• Computer skills (Word processing, database management); data analysis

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English Language

• Demonstrated interpersonal and cultural communications skills and experience working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders

Desired:

• M.A. Degree in Social Sciences, Management Information Systems, Development Studies, or related.

• NGO experience  in humanitarian responses

• Knowledge of statistical software like SPSS and experiences in database development applying common software like MS Access

How to Apply

If you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision, please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) through CLICK HERE

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Make sure you indicate the position title and location on your application letter.

Passionate and dedicated candidates who meet the requirement are strongly encouraged to apply, especially women!

CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

CARE Ethiopia is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework. CARE Ethiopia has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners.

CARE Ethiopia reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.

By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE Ethiopia requesting the information specified above. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks