Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

Solidaridad East and Central Africa
Title: Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
Duration: 1-year contract (extension based on performance)
Reporting line: Country Manager with a dotted line to the Regional Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager
Location: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
About Us
Solidaridad is an international civil society organization (CSO) with over 55 years of experience in developing solutions that create resilient communities and sustainable supply chains. We work across value chains to make sustainability the norm by supporting the transition to an inclusive economy that ensures sustainable livelihoods, fair wages, and production in balance with nature. Guided by our farmers-first approach, we champion sustainable land use, contribute to improved working conditions and livelihoods, and ensure food and nutrition security while strengthening producer organizations. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Solidaridad East and Central Africa has country offices and operations in Ethiopia, Kenya (Regional Office), Tanzania, and Uganda, and outreaches in Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda. We bring together supply chain players and engage them with innovative solutions to enhance production and drive the transition to economies that maximize the benefits for all. Our efforts focus on strengthening local capacities in developing nations, supporting the creation of enabling environments for economies to thrive, and improving market access. Through our interventions, we also promote fair and transparent trade, uphold corporate social responsibility, and encourage ethical sourcing and conscious consumption.
Position in the Organisation
The Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
works with the Project Officers, Senior Project Officers and Project Mangers
Roles and Responsibilities
Develop /draft the M&E framework for country projects to ensure that they meet donor requirements and maximizes evidence generation.
Implement efficient and logical data flow systems that build off of existing national data collection mechanisms and ensure timely gathering of project data.
Institute data quality assessments and other data quality assurance measures to ensure data collected for the country projects are accurate and reliable.
Collect and collate M&E data according to projects’ M&E guidelines, policies, and reporting formats. This include data verification, and validation and data quality assessments (DQAs).
Manage data analytics as well as development of interactive data dashboards.
Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites
Execute a quality-checking mechanism for information received from the projects teams and partners (including CSOs), to ensure high level of accuracy and clarity in data collection and reporting.
Advise regional teams and partners (CSOs) on issues of data quality and compliance with M&E standards and processes.
Collaborate with regional project teams, and assist them in successful implementation.
Data collection, verification and supporting in report writing for all country programs.
Support in training projects partners on data collection, project monitoring and evaluation.
Support country programme managers in the development of proposals, specifically the theory of change and measurement plans.
Assist the Country Manager in managing the portfolio of projects and administration of projects in Salesforce system.
Work in close cooperation with relevant managers to meet the monitoring and evaluation needs of the donors and business partners.
Closely monitor and report on the results and progress made with regard to the project implementation and provide feedback to the Regional PMEL Manager and regional staff.
Work closely with the Regional PMEL Manager and support the preparation of quarterly, annual, planning and progress reporting.
Keep abreast with the latest developments in monitoring & evaluation, quality management, and introduce them to the organization.
Support in communicating programme impact.
Prepare budgeting for PME programmes as well as additional fundraising for monitoring and evaluation
Key Qualifications
Knowledge and experience
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences or a related field. A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
At least 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, with experience executing M&E tools and methodology, data collection and analysis.
A minimum of seven years of work experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in an INGO (essential).
Experience in Project Management monitoring and evaluation tools, systems and technology.
Demonstrable experience of designing M&E tools, surveys, and evaluations.
Specific job requirements
Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others.
Strong analytical and field coordination skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and managerial capacity.
Strong leadership, strategic planning and management skills with an ability to work in a multicultural setting.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No