Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organization committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children's and young people's lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
This role will lead the monitoring, evaluation, research and documentations at the PU level and ensure support and linkages to PALS standards. The post holder is responsible for the delivery of results in line with pre agreed program plans and objectives and oversees program quality and effectiveness at all stages throughout the project cycle. Given that a significant and increasing amount of the work is done through partnership, a key aspect of the role is nurturing, developing and build capacities towards the achievement of results through partners. Plan Ethiopia has put in place a CP policy that all of its staff must adhere to and sign.
The post holder will manage the budget not less than 2% of the annual budget at the program unit level, which will be allocated for Monitoring, evaluation, research and documentation activities.
The post holder is responsible to support project designing, overseeing qualities of implementation processes, monitor, evaluate and sharing of leanings by using PALS standards in general and NOs' M&E requirements in particular.
She/he ensures integration as well as smooth teamwork within and across other county programs at the program Unit level. Key components of the position also include supporting the development and implementation of MER system in all projects, networking, developing and strengthening partnerships and mainstreaming of child centered community development.
Educational background and Knowledge
Bachelor Degree with at least 5 years relevant experience of which at least two years of experience with NGOs.
In-depth knowledge of project cycle management and child centered community development programming
Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development
Knowledge of the sector specific development issues such as education, health, child protection, emergency responses, inclusions and DRR issues.
Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems
Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation
Strong negotiation, influencing and problem solving skills.
Numeracy and the ability to interpret programs' related MER findings and statistical data.
Skills in developing monitoring tools, leading the process and reporting
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