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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Medical Services (Retainer)

Addis Ababa

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Addis Ababa
  • Grade: Junior level - LICA-8, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Medical Practitioners
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Documentation and Information Management
  • Closing Date: 2023-11-29
Job categories Health, Project Management
Vacancy code VA/2023/B5333/27081
Department/office AFR, ETMCO, Ethiopia MCO
Duty station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-8
Duration One year with possibility of extension
Application period 22-Nov-2023 to 29-Nov-2023
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

    • Support the  development of a comprehensive annual plan for the LEO, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.

    • Assist with the revision and update of plan based on the shifting strategic landscape and emerging priorities.

    • Support in generating data-driven budget forecasts to inform financial decision-making and foster their use.

    • Support the preparation of and submit quarterly, biannually, and yearly performance reports, including analysis of progress, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.

    • Respond to ad-hoc reporting requests from stakeholders promptly and accurately.

    • Ensure proper documentation and archiving of all relevant reports and supporting materials.

    • Assist in designing and implementing a practical M&E framework for the department. 

    • Collaborate with stakeholders to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and data collection methods.

    • Support the LEO in implementing a systematic monitoring process to track its activities against planned timelines, deliverables, and performance indicators.

    • Provide regular reminders and support to the team regarding their monthly plans and progress.

    • Support the design and maintenance of a user-friendly dashboard to monitor, visualize, and communicate LEO performance data to stakeholders.

    • Support other medical service technical staff on monitoring, evaluation, and learning-related activities.

    • Support the design of tailored data collection tools and methodologies for various fieldwork activities, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and timely data.

    • Support the establishment and maintenance of a robust data management system to store, organize, and safeguard collected data.

    • Assist in analyzing and interpreting data from various sources, including supervision findings, surveys, and routine monitoring.

    • Support the LEO in identifying and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and using data visualization techniques to communicate results to stakeholders effectively.

    • Compile and organize guidelines, manuals, and strategic plans in a centralized repository for easy access and reference.

    • Support the development of a knowledge management system that promotes efficient document retrieval, version control, and collaboration among team members.

    • Store valuable documents (e.g., reports, research findings, and other MS-related materials) in MS-KM-Hub and support the promotion of its use as a critical resource for information sharing and learning. 

    • Perform other tasks within the scope of the role

  Expected Deliverables
Deliverables will include documents and tools produced with assistance and support of the M&E officer, including, but not limited to:

  • Comprehensive yearly plan for the LEO, aligned with organizational goals and objectives.

  • Quarterly, biannually, and yearly performance reports, including analysis of progress, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.

  • Systematic monitoring process to track LEO activities against planned timelines, deliverables, and performance indicators.

  • User-friendly dashboard to monitor, visualize, and communicate LEO performance data to stakeholders.

  • Tailored data collection tools and methodologies for various fieldwork activities.

  • Robust data management system to store, organize, and safeguard collected data.

  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure MS performance and data visualization techniques to effectively communicate results to stakeholders.

  • Centralized repository for all desk guidelines, manuals, and strategic plans.

  • Knowledge management system that promotes efficient document retrieval, version control, and collaboration among team members.

  • Valuable documents (e.g., reports, research findings, and other MS-related materials) stored in MS-KM-Hub and promoted as a critical resource for information sharing and learning

The above deliverables are only indicative and are subject to change within the scope of role.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

  • A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Public Health, or related fields is required. OR

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Health Monitoring and Evaluation or related fields is desirable.

Experience 

  • A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience working in public health and HRH related training programs is required

  • At least two (2) years of experience in project monitoring and evaluation (preferably in health medical service projects) is required.

  • M&E experience in health medical service is desirable.

  • Analytical and data visualization skills are an added advantage.

  • Proficiency in data collection and information processing software is desirable

  • A good understanding of the government health policy, strategies, and initiative plan of the medical service program is an asset.

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently is desirable.

  • Excellent writing and strong interpersonal communication skills is desirable.

Language 
  • Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
  • Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
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