Date Posted: 8 Jan 2013
Mercy Corps is seeking applications from eligible and deserving applicants for job/vacancy of Learning & Knowledge Management Officer – PRIME. The location of this job will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The nature of this position is full-time/regular. Kindly note that this position requires donor approval.
Knowledge & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, Information Communication Technology (ICT) or related field is required or demonstrated equivalent work experience in the field.
At least five years relevant field or management experience of complex, multi-dimensional programming.
Relevant M&E experience as follows:
1. At least five years work experience in designing and implementing practical monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management or database management.
2. Demonstrated skill in training and M&E capacity development of field staff.
3. Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E activities and indicators, as well as analyzing the data collected.
4. Demonstrated skills in analyzing data, both qualitative and quantitative.
Previous experience working on USAID funded programs strongly preferred.
Previous management experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience and ability to professionally and appropriately represent the organization and negotiate with a diverse range of government officials, local organizations, donors and other groups for outcomes in the best interest of program implementation
Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills are necessary.
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members is required.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing and editing.
Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues.
Previous experience in Ethiopia or the Horn of Africa is preferred.
Ability to secure a work-permit in Ethiopia necessary.
Success Factors
• Conscientious, with excellent judgment
• Display an entrepreneurial spirit that is both creative and flexible. S/he will combine strong communication skills, creativity, initiative, participatory leadership and tactful decisiveness to assist in the development and implementation of Mercy Corps’ M&E strategy
• Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.
• S/he must have the confidence, and humility, to work effectively with a large variety of people who will be diverse culturally, economically and in social status
• S/he must be sensitive to political and cultural nuance and able to consistently apply excellent judgment to a variety of demanding and fast-changing situations
• Ability to foster solid working relationships with USAID, host Government, beneficiary communities, and partner organizations
• Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with project personnel.
• Strong organizational skills
How to Apply
Online
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