Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager- North Ethiopia

JOB DESCRIPTION

MEAL MANAGER-NORTH ETHIOPIA

Position Summary:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness, impact, and accountability of our programs. You will lead the design, implementation, and management of robust monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring data-driven decision-making and continuous learning. Through your expertise, you will strengthen the organization's ability to measure program outcomes, enhance program quality, and drive evidence-based improvements in initiatives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. MEAL System Development and Management:

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive MEAL system for programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, donor requirements, and industry best practices.
• Design and oversee the development of data collection tools, evaluation frameworks, and indicators to measure program effectiveness and impact.
• Establish systems for data quality assurance, data management, and analysis, ensuring the integrity and reliability of data.

• Conduct regular monitoring visits to program sites to ensure adherence to program objectives, quality standards, and compliance with project timelines.
• Lead the design and implementation of rigorous evaluations, impact assessments, and research studies to assess the effectiveness and impact of programs.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, identify trends, and prepare comprehensive reports to inform decision-making, program adjustments, and reporting to donors and stakeholders.

• Promote a culture of learning within the organization, facilitating regular reflection, documentation, and sharing of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
• Develop and deliver capacity-building initiatives to equip staff, partners, and stakeholders with monitoring, evaluation, and learning skills.
• Stay updated on emerging trends, innovations, and methodologies in MEAL and adapt them to improve program quality and outcomes.

• Lead the design and implementation of accountability and feedback mechanisms, ensuring the voices and perspectives of beneficiaries are captured and integrated into program decision-making processes.
• Foster a participatory and inclusive approach to MEAL, engaging beneficiaries, community members, and relevant stakeholders in program assessments and evaluations.
• Ensure that feedback received is addressed, and mechanisms for complaints and responses are in place, promoting transparency and accountability.

• Prepare high-quality reports on program progress, outcomes, and impact for submission to donors and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements and deadlines, providing accurate and timely data and information.

• Master's degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Statistics, and other M&E-related field of study.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems within the sector, preferably in an international development context.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research, data analysis, and impact assessments.
• Proficient in using statistical analysis software (such as SPSS, STATA, or R) and data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with program implementation and knowledge of global indicators and frameworks.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and the local language
• Experience working in cross-cultural and diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management software.