MSI is seeking a monitoring and evaluation officer (MEO) for an anticipated USAID-funded, small grants focused project in Ethiopia. The MEO will provide overall technical support, advice and oversight on program-level monitoring and evaluation. S/he will help develop and implement a consistent M&E strategy and framework across all program activities focused on capturing perceptions, outcomes, impacts and learning. The MEO will train staff and, where necessary, external partners on key M&E concepts, tools and processes.

**Please note: Only Ethiopian citizens are eligible for this position**

Responsibilities:

• With support from USAID, contribute to the design, implementation and ongoing revision of a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system that adheres to USAID guidance and meets the needs of the program for learning, analysis, and reporting.
• Provide overall support, advice, and oversight on program-level M&E.
• Support and advise colleagues on activity-level M&E efforts, ensuring quality and consistency across offices.
• Offer technical assistance in the development, selection, and application of M&E processes and tools.
• Support and advise colleagues on activity-level M&E efforts, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Oversee and advise colleagues on information management processes by reviewing data collection efforts, overall data reliability, consistency, and quality.
• Lead and manage program-level evaluation efforts, including the development of studies that examine higher level outcomes and the utilization of external M&E resources.
• Provide input and advice on procurement of M&E third-party services if needed.
• Help identify, analyze, and synthesize lessons learned from program implementation and facilitate the incorporation of those lessons into the activity development cycle.
• Train other staff, and local partners where required, on key M&E concepts, tools, and processes.
• Undertake, as required, visits to project locations to collect data and/or oversee data collection efforts.

Qualifications: 

• University degree in social sciences and/or community development or, alternatively, combination of related education and professional experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years professional work experience.
• Professional work experience in evaluating programs, social projects, and/or public policies.
• Professional work experience in research with qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies, including developing research reports.
• Prior professional work experience with NGOs, international contractors, multilateral institutions and/or international cooperation agencies.
• Knowledge of and experience with developing and evaluating impact-oriented projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office (advanced level with Excel) and ability to use the internet.
• Rigorous time management and activity organization.
• Able to maintain information confidential and work with a wide variety of people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication is required.
• Demonstrated working proficiency in written and oral English is required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.