Boset, ATJK, Sire, Ziway Dugda, Shala, Heben Arsi, Arsi Nagele and Siraro,
Ethiopian Catholic Church Social Development Coordinating office of Meki (ECC-SDCOM)
Ethiopian Catholic Church Social Development Commission Coordinating Branch office of Meki (ECC-SDCBOM) is a faith-based Non-Governmental Organization having Social Development activities in the Vicariate of Meki. The Social Development activities are carried out under the Social and Development Commission Branch Office.  The office has secured financial support from USAID through CRS/Ethiopia to implement a Project entitled Feed the Future Ethiopian Livelihood for Resilience- Oromia (LRO) in Ziwaydugda ,Dodota and Sire Woreda of Arsi Zone and Nagele Arsi,Heben Arsi,Siraro and Shala  Woredas of West Arsi Zone, Boset and ATJK woredas of East Shawa Zone since October 2016.  Ethiopian Catholic Church Social & Development Commission Branch Office of Meki needs to employ personnel on the following Job areas.Purpose of the Position: The MEAL Expert will be responsible for implementing and managing the project M&E system build on Simple Measurements of Indicators for Learning and Evidence-based Reporting (SMILER) M&E system development. The MEAL Expert will support and develop MEAL capacities of project staff and primary stakeholders for managing and implementation of SMILER M&E system. S/he will be responsible to ensure ECC-SDCCOM and donor meets its MEAL Policies and Procedures (MPP) The MEAL Expert will provide technical support/expertise and tools to project that lead to strong, effective and coordinated Monitoring, Evaluation. Accountability & Learning (MEAL) systems in accordance with ECC-SDCCOM standards. The MEAL Expert will ensure that project teams adopt a systematic approach to MEAL, are able to effectively track outputs and outcomes of the projects and ensuring that monitoring data is available for reporting purposes. In addition, the MEAL Expert will build the capacity of project teams, providing technical advice and support to strengthen project planning, implementation, and MEAL mechanisms. The MEAL Expert will also ensure that the project maintains robust beneficiary accountability mechanisms. The MEAL Expert will provide monitoring and data management support to Woreda lead community facilitators with the guidance from Project MEAL Officer.Key /Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Planning and ImplementationSupport project teams in initiating information gathering at the Community level and analysis to project designsProactively support project development processes, particularly on the logic of intervention (Theory of Change, logical frameworks, and MEAL plans), with an emphasis on ensuring a sound understanding of how changes happen and sound projects logic and objective setting that is informed by contextual information and contribute to ensuring adherence to projects quality standards.Lead on the development of MEAL plans in project proposals and on estimating and setting MEAL resources in proposals’ budgets, in consultation with the project’s teamsPromote and support active participation of projects and beneficiaries in project development and designPrepares monthly, quarterly and annual MEAL action plans jointly with projects teams and ensure their timely implementation Perform other duties as assigned by Project MEAL Officer   Organizing/staffingEnsures that human, material and financial resources are utilized efficiently for the appropriate implementation of the project activitiesFacilitates capacity building/skill upgrading training of the project staff and local community in consultation with the project MEAL OfficerSupport project teams and staff to develop a culture of downward accountability, commitment to continuous improvement, openness to learning from mistakes, drive for demonstrating impact and drive to increase projects impact.Build project teams’ and staff capacity in project & project design processes Provide timely and high-quality advice to projects managers and technical officers as required.Train project teams by using analyzed data to inform project quality control, to document lessons learned and for future project development.In collaboration with project MEAL Officer facilitate the development of high quality and clear ToRs for MEAL assessments/studies/surveys, and support in the identification, selection and quality implementation of assessments/studies/surveys related to MEALFacilitate quarterly joint monitoring and review meetings among the staff and with woreda line department officesCoordinationCoordinates the implementation of the project activity in line with the objectives of the projectOrganize and facilitate MEAL training sessions for woreda coordinator, expert and targeted communitiesParticipates in key stakeholders joint planning and collaboration eventsEnsure effective MEAL coordination Represent project on external working groups in the woreda when relevant and ensure the project has appropriate visibility.Ensure that the /Projects team leads to provide accurate information, in an appropriate format for ECC-SDCBOM Branch Office and Government monitoring systemsProactively engage with woreda level project staff to share knowledge and to identify best practice in the ECC-SDCCOM project intervention areas.Contribute to and support the implementation of ECC-SDCCOM MEAL strategies, policies, and initiativesControllingConfirm project materials availability, handling and utilization level at woreda office.Confirm functionality and right use of project logisticsConfirm the supply and utilization of project office materials, stationaries and fuel are according to project plansConfirm project financial utilization status and is as per the approved line item, ECC-SDCCOM financial procedures and policies  Communication and representationCreates a better working relation, networking, and partnership with the local community and concerned Woreda government institutionsLiaise with local authorities, research institutes, partner organizations, NGOs, government bodies on activities related to project MEAL Performs other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor Reporting and documentationReview and compile monthly, quarterly and annual/biannual project MEAL performance report to the Project MEAL Officer within five days of the next reporting monthMakes available any necessary documentation at the project site and provides to project MEAL Officer when requiredEnsure that all donor requirements are met, including timely preparation of Project MEAL reportsEnsure adequate filing system is maintained for projects at Woreda office level;Ensure that all donor, ECC-SDCCOM and government requirements are met Monitoring and evaluationEnsure monitoring of project activities within the agreed timeframe.Leads and facilitates project-level assessments, data collection, and analysis of primary and secondary information sources of relevance to contribute to agreed project activitiesOversee quality assurance of all field data collection exercises, data management, and analysis.Prepare, review and approve reports with qualitative and quantitative MEAL findingsSupport identification, testing, and rolling-out new monitoring approaches and methods (e.g. iPad collection, participatory methods).Work closely with woreda coordinator in ensuring that all MEAL processes, methodologies, and tools are gender sensitive.Contribute to timely and quality internal and external reporting of projects performanceDevelop and continuously follow up accountability strategy and lead on implementation Projects wide feedback and complaint mechanisms in line with ECC-SDCCOM standards.Overseeing and quality assurance of feedback and complaint mechanisms.Share relevant MEAL findings with Projects teams and management in appropriate format to ensure the Projects learning.Required No: 8The term of Employment: Contact based