Jijiga, Ethiopia
Lutheran World Federation -Ethiopia


Regional PMER Officer
 




VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. 15/2018
The Lutheran World Federation Word Service Ethiopia (LWF/WS Ethiopia) is a registered foreign charity which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia.  LWF is currently looking for a highly motivated and competent professional to fill in the Regional PMER Officer vacant position.
Background:
LWF Ethiopia implements various humanitarian and development projects in Fafen zone of Somali Region and Eastern Hararghe Zone in Oromia Region.  Starting from 2007 and 2008 LWF has been assisting Somali refugees hosted in Awbarre, Shedder and Kebribeya refugee camps in Somali region. LWF’s main areas of intervention in those refugee camps are water provision and livelihoods assistance. LWF Ethiopia has a full-fledged project office and project team to implement this project.
In Fafen zone, LWF Ethiopia implements food security and livelihoods project. LWF Ethiopia also implements other short emergency response projects as the need arises. The food security and livelihoods project is a 3 years’ project.  In Gursum woreda, LWF Ethiopia implements food security & livelihoods and women empowerment projects. The project is managed by the project team led by a team leader. The project office is in Gursum Woreda.  To effectively coordinate and manage these various projects LWF Ethiopia is setting up a regional coordination office in Jijiga town. Among other staff the regional coordination office will have a regional PMER officer who will be responsible for coordinating and leading planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of projects implemented under the regional coordination office.
The Regional PMER officer will work under direct supervision of the Eastern Ethiopia Regional Coordinator. The Regional PMER Officer is responsible for the overall planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of projects under the regional coordination office. The Regional PMER Officer will work closely with the projects team in ensuring proper planning of projects, development and execution of M&E plans and timely and quality report submission to the country office in Addis Ababa. As the regional coordination office is a new set up the regional PMER officer is expected to design an M&E system. As such the regional PMER officer should be well experienced and equipped with the required knowledge and skill to set up the regional M&E system from scratch.
Key tasks and responsibilities

Design a robust M&E system for data collection, analysis and reporting, including: reviewing log frame and indicators, developing M&E and data collection plans
Actively involve and support projects’ design
Design Terms of References for baseline, mid-term and final evaluations based on available data, donor and LWF requirements and actively engage in and facilitate the execution of these.
Provide technical guidance to project teams with planning the design and implementation of baseline/midline and other data requirements to support program analysis, the development and use of monitoring tools and instruments (e.g., objective/target setting, monitoring formats, etc.), as well reporting of program progress
Build the capacity of the project teams under the regional coordination office in the area of M&E. Work closely with the project field team to ensure all team members are aware of, feel ownership, and take responsibility over the M&E goals, requirements and tools. Support and follow the direct involvement of all team members in the implementation of the M&E system.
Organize and lead knowledge and learning events/workshops as required/agreed including bi-annual and annual review meetings
Write human interest stories and share regularly with LWF World Service Ethiopia Head Office and donors as required
In collaboration with the field team, identify the key learning agenda for the project, setup a learning and knowledge sharing plan, including agreeing and implementing a methodology for identifying and documenting learning.
Compiling and preparing quarterly, bi-annual, annual and other needs based program / project progress report
Support the project teams in effectively rolling out LWF World Service Ethiopia accountability framework mainly complains handling mechanism, participation and information sharing
Ensure that literature reviews, secondary data analysis and synthesis for proposals are disseminated as appropriate

Terms of employment: One year with possibility of extension

 
Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

Bachelors and/or Masters from a recognized university/college in statistics, economics or any other social sciences that can bring added value to the position
Relevant PMER experience of at least 5 years preferably in an international NGO
Experience in working with various donors and familiarity to donor requirements (e.g. BPRM, ECHO, UN agencies, SIDA, GAC)
Experience in food security, livelihoods, WASH and Women empowerment preferred
Creative and able to work with limited resources
Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision
Strong English language ability (both written and verbal) and ability to produce cohesive, informative reports.
Knowledge of local language (Somali and Oromifa) is advantageous
Women are particularly encouraged to apply 
NGO Experience is advantageous


 
How to Apply
Female applicants are encouraged to apply
Please send your CV, application letter and copies of credentials to the following address: Human Resource and Administration Unit, LWF World Service Ethiopia, P. O. Box 40132, Addis Ababa or email through [email protected]  Please include 3 references from current and former employers.
LWF World Service Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer.   LWF Ethiopia considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to sex, color, religion, ethnicity, age, marital  status or disability.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date for application is:  11 July 2018