Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (OSPD) at African Union (AU)

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (OSPD)

Req Id: 2810
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reports to: Principal Programme Management Officer - Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Division
Directorate/Department/Organ: Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery (OSPD)
Division: PME
Number of Direct Reports:1
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade:P3
Number of Positions:1

Purpose of Job

• The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, should be experienced in the design, management and implementation of a cross section of monitoring and evaluation systems to facilitate periodic monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the progress of implementation of the related programmes.
• This position shall fall under the supervision of the Principal Management Officer (P5) under the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division.
• The Officer will also be responsible for periodic review and management of the AU frameworks, implementation of specified initiatives therein so as ensure the appropriate adoption of RBM, including recommendations for aligning leadership, organizational culture systems and processes. 

Main Functions

• Lead the periodic review and continuous improvement of the AU’s monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure their relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead the design and development of overall  key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of Strategic initiatives.
• Support departments in developing and managing the institutional monitoring and evaluation framework document
• Management of the projects and programme results framework and ensure it implemented, monitored and assessed
• Ensure all components of the Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks as outlined in the RBM concept are functional, this includes recommending and re-engineering of key business processes
• Provide expert advice on lessons learnt for implementing programmes and projects within the African Union institutions
• Ensure effective coordination of the RBM transition process across the AU and contribute to the development of the change management strategy to close the gap in AUC Departments/Organs, Member States, and external stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Enhance the quality of programme management through development and maintenance of accountability and learning quality assurance systems
• Provide expert recommendations to senior leadership on aligning organizational leadership, culture, systems, and processes with RBM objectives to enhance overall performance and accountability, through the use of M&E methodologies.
• Lead the function of program/project tracking and evaluation with a focus on components of results-based management and impact measurement.
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of M&E data and reports, supporting evidence-based decision-making across the organization.
• Ensure that project progress reports on programme implementation are prepared on time and well archived.
• Facilitate oversight of capacity building and technical support for AU staff and stakeholders to strengthen M&E practices and RBM understanding.
• Ensure M&E preparedness for internal and external meetings, seminars, and workshops with relevant stakeholders institutionalizing the RBM program and other OSPD initiatives.
• Perform any other relevant functions as assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Project/Programme Management field, with 10 years experience in monitoring and evaluation, data driven project management, or related fields.

Or 

• A Master’s Degree in  Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Project/Programme Management field, with seven (7) years experience noted above.
• From which three (3) years should be at supervisory level in leading and managing M&E teams or units.
• Experience designing and implementing M&E frameworks and systems for projects/programs.
• Experience managing the full M&E cycle: data collection, analysis, validation, reporting, and learning.
• Experience liaising with stakeholders at different levels (donors, government, partners, beneficiaries).
• Seasoned knowledge of M&E methodologies and project management tools.
• Experience in developing and applying indicators, baselines, and targets aligned with organizational and donor requirements.

Required Skills:

• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Sound decision making
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work across business units/geographies; awareness of embracing workplace diversity and inclusion within an international organizational context.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in another AU language and or French in particular is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability awareness and Compliance
• .Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact.

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Focus.

Tenure Of Appointment

• The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables. 

Remuneration

• The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 96,921.34 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
22nd September 2025; 11: 59 P.M.