Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor

The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the design, implementation, and management of the comprehensive MEL system for the RISE Ethiopia Maternal, Newborn, Child Health, and Nutrition (MNCH-N) project. This role is critical for promoting data-driven decision-making, facilitating adaptive management, ensuring data quality, and demonstrating project impact, particularly within conflict and humanitarian affected contexts. 

• Lead the design, refinement, and implementation of a robust project-wide MEL framework, including a performance monitoring plan (PMP), indicators, and data collection tools, in line with donor requirements and national health strategies. 
• Leverage learning and best practices from previous and current projects to inform the design and continuous refinement of a comprehensive project-wide MEL plan. 
• Oversee all data collection, data quality assurance, analysis, and reporting activities for the MNCH-N project, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all data. 
• Facilitate regular follow ups with project staff, regional teams, and partners to ensure data is actively used for program monitoring, course correction, and adaptive management  
• Provide technical guidance and support to project staff, regional teams, and partners on MEL best practices, including data collection methodologies, data analysis, data visualization, and evidence utilization. 
• Lead the preparation of high-quality project performance reports, including quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reports for the donor and other stakeholders.   
• Lead data review meetings to discuss and share results, facilitate cross learning and drive impact 
• Ensure the project's MEL system is effectively integrated with national health information systems (e.g., DHIS2, HMIS, eCHIS) and leverages routine data for project performance monitoring. 
• Oversee efforts to strengthen data management, analysis, and reporting capacities among local partners and government counterparts. 
• Ensure compliance with data governance, data security, and ethical considerations in MEL. 

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Biostatistics, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field with a strong focus on Monitoring and Evaluation. 
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in designing, implementing, and managing MEL systems for large-scale international health programs. 
• Extensive experience with USG-funded projects (USAID, CDC, DOD), including familiarity with USG MEL policies, PMPs, data quality assessments, and reporting requirements. 
• Demonstrated experience in applying adaptive management principles and CLA approaches within complex program environments, preferably in Ethiopia or similar low-resource, conflict-affected, or humanitarian settings. 
• Proven experience in providing technical leadership and mentorship in MEL to diverse teams. 

• Expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive MEL frameworks, logical frameworks, and performance indicators for health programs, particularly MNCH-N. 
• Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R, SAS) and data visualization tools. 
• Strong practical experience with data collection tools and platforms, including digital data collection (e.g., ODK, CommCare, KoboToolbox). 
• In-depth knowledge of national health information systems in Ethiopia (e.g., DHIS2, HMIS, eCHIS) and their use for program monitoring. 
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate findings effectively to various audiences. 
• Familiarity with data governance, data security, and ethical considerations in MEL. 
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with rigorous attention to detail and data accuracy. 
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to guide and mentor a team. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely for various stakeholders. 
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment and engage effectively with diverse partners and government counterparts. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a dynamic and challenging operational context. 

Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Professional proficiency in Amharic or other local Ethiopian languages is highly desirable.

Salary: Between 22,966 - 33,563 USD per annum. 

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

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Application Deadline: July 11, 2025

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