Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer 63 views2 applications

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Location: Afar, Semera

Job Type: Full-time

Organization: Empowerment for Development (ED)

Overview:

Empowerment for Development (ED) is a national NGO committed to promote and improve the lives of vulnerable communities including women, children, IDPs and migrants through its multiple thematic areas such as Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment, Humanitarian Emergency and Climate Change, Education and Youth Development, Community Health and Protection of Vulnerable Populations, Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion. ED envisions a future where women, children, and marginalized communities, including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), migrants and refugees have equitable access to essential services and opportunities for empowerment

We are seeking an experienced MEAL Officer to ensure high-quality, effective, and accountable programming. The candidate will lead the development and implementation of MEAL systems across all field programs, supporting evidence-based decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement MEAL frameworks, tools, and databases for tracking project performance indicators.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to verify data quality and program implementation adherence to standards.
• Lead project evaluations, assessments, and learning events to capture best practices and lessons learned.
• Establish and manage a robust accountability mechanism, including feedback and complaint mechanisms from beneficiaries.
• Analyze MEAL data and prepare high-quality, analytical reports for internal use and donor reporting.
• Provide technical guidance and capacity building to field staff on MEAL concepts and tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, social sciences, development studies, or a related field.
• At least two years of proven experience in implementing MEAL systems for humanitarian or development projects in the NGO/non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Passion for the mission of the organization and commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven knowledge of developing and implementing Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) frameworks.
• Advanced skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods.
• Experience in establishing and managing beneficiary feedback and complaint mechanisms (Accountability).
• Ability to design and conduct project evaluations, assessments, and learning events.
• Strong analytical report writing skills, focusing on interpreting M&E findings for evidence-based decision-making.

Language

• English fluency (written and verbal) is required.
• Knowledge of Afar af is an added value