MERL Officer – Plan International Ethiopia
Economics, Social Sciences and Community
Plan International Ethiopia
Founded over 80 years ago, Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners. Headquartered in the UK, Plan International works in a total of 75 countries in AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, and the NORTH AMERICANS
By actively involving children, and working at the grassroots with no religious, political, or governmental affiliation, Plan International unites and inspires people around the globe to transform the world and make positive lasting changes in children’s lives.
Plan International’s first operation in Ethiopia started in Lalibela, in November 1974 and is currently implementing its program in Gambella, Benishangul-Gumuz, Afar, Oromia, Amhara, SNNPR, and Addis Ababa City Administration. Plan International Ethiopia will also continue low presence in Somali and Tigray. Furthermore, if there is a national-level emergency crisis in the country Plan International Ethiopia will respond quickly, effectively, and at a significant scale, even in areas where we are not present.
ROLE PURPOSE
The position holder will be responsible to support the implementation and realization of Strengthening Self-reliance, Local integration& Social cohesion of IDPs, Returnees and host community In Afar region project by leading monitoring, evaluation, accountability, research and learning strategy, responding to contextual challenges while ensuring alignment with PIE and regional strategies and global MERL framework, policy and strategy.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
Project implementation, monitoring and reporting (70%)
- Work with the project team specially with partner 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 team in the use and content of the Monitoring and Evaluation tools.
- Coordinate with the project team and Implementer partner MERL team in operationalizing the MERL plans and frameworks including data/information collection, analysis, and quality control.
- Provide monthly MERL report to technical team, including data across the project detailing MERL 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
- Compile quarterly reports of implementer partners against the project log frame with evidence to show progress or otherwise against indicators
- Assist in the development and revision of annual work plan for the project implementer partners.
- Develop success stories, case studies and lesson learnt using PIE templates.
- Document and share best practices
Partnership development and strengthening 30%)
- Participate to assess capacities of implementing partners on MERL system in general and as per NOs requirements in particular and accordingly design necessary capacity strengthening mechanism.
- Participate in the development of partnership principles and implementation to ensure program effectiveness and quality delivery.
Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)
- Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC).
- Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.
- Ensure that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.
LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
· Courageous in taking a lead, focused on Plan International’s purpose and making the most effective contribution within my own work context.
- Behave in line with our values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work.
- Challenge own attitudes, unconscious bias and behaviour and speaks up when they see wrong doing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.
- Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.
- Honest and efficient in use of resources, including own time.
- Take responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help them learn.
- Constructive and optimistic in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using own initiative to analyse issues and improve things.
- Good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
- The incumbent will demonstrate the ability to solve problems and seek for solutions, think strategically while recommending innovative ideas as required to meet the demands of a dynamic and sometimes unpredictable operating environment
- Should possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse backgrounds from different communities which can also be a challenge.
- Observe country press rule and policy; diversified donor communication and visibility/branding requirements with strict adherence to Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy
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.
Qualification/Experience essential:
- Education at Bachelor’s Degree level or equivalent in Psychology, Statistics, Education Social science, Development studies, Statistics, Economics and related fields.
- Excellent Planning, executing, and reporting skills
- Practical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies
- 3 and above years of relevant experience
- Experience in supporting implementer partners to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the project and build their capacity in project management
- Practical report writing skill
- Practical experience in team working, capacity building, training and event management
- Knowledge of strategic planning processes.
Experience desirable:
- Sound understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of Youth employment and Sexual Reproductive Health
- Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts.
- Experience in child protection and safeguarding MERL system
Languages required
- Fluency in English language is essential
- Fluency in Local Language (Amharic) is a desirable
