Program Quality
- Guide and ensure the integration of PCI’s program quality standards in managing Project REVIVE;Develop used friendly program quality assurance tools and ensure their applicability;
- Provide TOT for program staff on the use of such tool;
- Develop and introduce clear and easy to use measurements for program quality and sustainability;
- Train program staff in identifying and organizing case stories and lessons learned;
- Undertake a regular capacity needs assessment on relevant programmatic issues and develop a prioritized capacity building plan- training and capacity building initiatives related to program quality standards and good practices;
- Oversee the collection, compilation, development and dissemination of manuals and reading materials useful for program design initiatives and implementation quality of sectoral and thematic areas and share with wider staff;
- Keep up to date with developments in CB DRR programming and sharing the same;
- Design and guide the quality of phase in and phase out stages and processes of the program;
Knowledge management
- In partnership with key managers, strengthen the capacity of PCI Ethiopia staff to identify and optimize the use of internal program data, technical strategies and existing best practices, lessons learned and research across key sectors.
- Conduct regular staff workshops to facilitate the process of documenting lessons learned, challenges, and opportunities to improve field practice.
- Lead the design and implementation of key studies to inform programmatic decision-making, project designs and institutional learning, and oversee PCI Ethiopia’s research partnerships with universities.Provide ongoing support to project M&E staff and assure quality implementation of project M&E plans / procedures (e.g. baseline studies, mid-term/final evaluations, etc.)
- Produce and disseminate high quality project case studies, success stories, best practices and lessons learned that are supported with an evidence-base, beneficiary testimonials, impact/comparative data and other relevant information.
- Regularly apply, update and monitor performance against state of the art field practices, and make recommendations for improving the overall effectiveness of M&E systems and tools.
D-RISK
- Develop easy-to-use vulnerability assessment and monitoring tools
- Familiarizes staff on the use of D-RISK tools;
- Guide the application of ARC GIS and GPS understanding, assessing and monitoring vulnerability in the project areas;
- Build project staff capacity in using of GIS and GPS;
Reporting
- Train key project staff on quality report writing;
- Develop and introduces report writing guidelines and check lists for staff use in writing reports;
- Ensure that quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports, promotional materials, case stories, like flyer and brochures meet quality standards by way of reviewing and polishing before distribution;
Positioning and Networking
- Establish strategic partnership and network with state and non-state actors and donor communities and position the country office for proactive engagement
- Identify and informs IO and the Country Office on strategic collaboration and funding opportunities that align with PCI strategic objectives;
- Guide the development of marketing and promotional materials that showcase program quality and share promising practices;
- Participate in new business development efforts by way of concept note and proposal writing;
- Develop and share ideas
Education –MSc in international development, Agriculture, Natural Resource, Environment, Climate Change or related field
Experience
- 5-7 years’ experience in measuring program quality, development of tools for measuringprogram quality especially in DRM interventions;
- Demonstrated experience working with, and knowledge of, key donor agencies such as USAID (including OFDA), USDA, and WHO.
- Prior project management experience, especially in managing DRR and climate change programs
- Knowledge and experience in the use and application of ARC GIS and GPS is highly desirable
Required skills
- Knowledge and experience in research design, analysis and systematization, with a proven track record in leading field-level research/studies/assessments/evaluations.
- Prior supervisory experience and proven track record in effective facilitation and capacity building of local staff and partner organizations, with strong abilities to coach, mentor and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong ability to foster effective coordination and information flow between field, country and international staff.
- Demonstrated experience working with multi-sectoral agencies including national, municipal and local government counterparts, local and international universities, private sector entities and community-based organizations.
- Experience in designing and implementing effective management information systems and M&E procedures.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, with demonstrated experience in developing abstracts, publications, scholarly articles and technical documents.
- Salary: Negotiable
- Place of work: Addis Ababa with frequent field trips
Please note that this is an unaccompanied post.
