Responsibilities include:

• Lead the monitoring, evaluation, and learning components of the activity;
• Ensure data quality assurance and integrity in all MEL activities;
• Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making, adapt program strategy, and improve overall program performance;
• Oversee the development and submission of timely, accurate, and complete reporting;
• Collaborate with the project team and stakeholders to ensure the integration of MEL activities into the overall project implementation; and
• Provide capacity building and technical support to local partners and staff on MEL activities.

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree or higher in public health, statistics, research methods, information systems, or a related advanced degree;
• Minimum of eight years’ experience working on monitoring and evaluation with international development programs, with at least 5 years of experience on MEL for health projects;
• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies and demonstrated capacity and experience in data analysis, data collection; statistical analysis; and reporting; including experience with computer-based statistical packages and databases required;
• Experience working on MEL and CLA plans for USAID-funded projects highly preferred;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines and to initiate and implement activities with minimal oversight and supervision, required;
• Familiarity of USAID rules and regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements required; knowledge of Chemonics’ procedures preferred;
• Experience working in Ethiopia or the region highly preferred;
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; and
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.