Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Specialist, Ethiopia PMI Evolve at Abt Associates

Abt Associates

Position: Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Specialist, Ethiopia PMI Evolve

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 week ago

Deadline: July, 11/2024 (6 days left)

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 4,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize your well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

As a PMI Evolve Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist, you will be responsible for managing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, and learning functions. You will play a critical role in measuring our progress toward intended results and informing evidence-driven decisions in integrated vector control. You are the point of contact for implementing our MEL plan successfully at the country level and ensuring our program staff and key stakeholders have access to the data they need when they need it.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the MEL Director to systematically collect, organize, analyze, and present program data.
• Prepare and ensure timely submission of activity progress reports.
• Assist in developing and defining program indicators and sources of data.
• Support the MEL Director to update routine Evolve MEL systems that track IRS, ITN, and LSM program activities, progress, and performance.
• Provide field supervision and instructive feedback during the IRS, ITN, and LSM campaigns, especially concerning MEL system implementation.
• In close collaboration with the MEL Director support, prepare MEL guidelines /standards/protocols and tools.
• Mentor responsible staff members on data use for decision-making, data quality assurance, and database management.
• Ensure appropriate skills are developed and maintained with the national and district IRS, ITN, and LSM staff through focused training for continued maintenance of the established M&E tracking systems.
• Contribute to annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports, and other project documents.
• May support periodic internal post-campaign Data Quality Assessments (DQA) and assist in preparing the project for possible external DQA audits.
• As needed, coordinate with the Entomology team on data collection and analyses.
• Supervise/mentor the Data Entry Clerks and M&E Assistants hired on the project.
• Work closely with the Operations Team and District Supervisors to provide routine feedback during vector control campaigns to help increase data-driven decisions.
• Design, review, and test MEL tools for reporting formats and data collection. These can include mobile-based tools, digitally enumerated satellite images or atlases, and other innovations in data collection, quality, entry, and reporting.
• Build DHIS2 capacity within partners/actors in-country.
• Track and report data on all project indicators, prepare monitoring and evaluation plans, as well as contribute to MEL work plans, annual reports, and other contractual project documents.
• The position requires frequent travel to implementing districts and field sites for routine monitoring, program supervision, and support and frequent communication with site and home office staff to report on activity progress.

What We Value

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree + 9 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + 7 years of relevant experience, or PhD + 4 years of relevant experience

Preferred Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Database or Information Systems Management, Statistics, or other relevant social science activities.
• Demonstrated experience with managing MEL on USAID-funded projects; experience with malaria programs is preferred.
• Proven track record in managing complex data collection, data management, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Experience with DHIS2 required.
• Experience with mobile platforms (ODK, CommCare, KoboCollect, EpiInfo, Fulcrum, etc.), mobile data collection, GIS applications, GPS measurement data collection, and/or Tableau desirable.
• Strong analytic and quantitative database management skills, budgeting, and report writing.
• Experience demonstrating leadership, communication, coordination, and critical thinking skills in a high-pressure environment.
• English language fluency is required. Additional

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your well-being centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.