Job purpose:

To ensure institutional learning and lead on M&E, and related research activities with particular emphasis on Central Rift Valley Project, but also contributing to the wider SOS Sahel Ethiopia Program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a program Monitoring, Evaluation, Knowledge Management & Leaning (MEAL) framework with indicators for output, outcome and impact and, facilitate development of a strategy that informs effective program delivery by relevant program staff of the project;
• Develop and implement comprehensive MEAL system for ongoing and future projects in line with agreed project proposals;
• Lead and undertake baseline, mid-term, end evaluation and other need based reviews / evaluation of ongoing and future program / projects;
• Organize, compile and produce periodic and other need based program/project progress reports;
• Document best practices and facilitate reflection with relevant program staff and partners to identify policies and practices that could be influenced through advocacy or program implementation
• Coordinate facilitation of learning between the different programs and contribute to the refinement of the ongoing programs action plan

Job Requirement

Job Requirements (Skills and competence):

• MA / MSc in Development Studies / Research / Economics
• Proven ability & experience in program monitoring, evaluation, quality assurance & learning (MEAL) – Minimum 5 years preferably in NGOs
• Proven ability to synthesize and distil information from a variety of sources, to draw lessons from project documentation and to summaries complex   information accurately and concisely;
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills;
• Excellent English writing & speaking skills

Duty base:     Head Office in Addis Ababa