MEAL Officer

Job Purpose   

MEAL officer is responsible for supporting the LWF NBS+ project team in the area of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities by the LWF PMER  system and donor (CFGB) requirements  This position is responsible for gender-sensitive data management (data collection,  collation, entry, analysis, interpretation and reporting), developing different reporting formats and checklists, updating and maintaining databases and proper project documentation for accountability and learning. Responsible for making sure that appropriate Compliance Response Mechanism (CRM) is put in place, and complaints are welcomed and handled as per the procedure in place. The job holder will be responsible for documentation and sharing of key learning for the improvement of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design field-level M&E system for data collection, analysis and reporting, including: reviewing log frames and indicators, developing M&E and data collection plans
• Actively involve and support projects’ design such as drafting concept notes and conducting needs assessment and situational analysis.
• Design Terms of References for baseline, mid-term and final evaluations based on available data, donor and LWF requirements and actively engage in and facilitate the execution of these.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams with project planning the design and implementation of baseline/midline and other data requirements to support project analysis, the development and use of monitoring tools and instruments (e.g., objective/target setting, monitoring formats, etc.), as well reporting of program progress.
• Support project teams in the collection of activity- and output-level achievements through routine monitoring tasks and reporting through the LWF PMER system
• Support project team in using electronic data management and collection system and accessing and utilizing data using LWF PMER system  
• Build the capacity of the project teams under the regional coordination office in the area of M&E. Work closely with the project field team to ensure all team members are aware of, feel ownership, and take responsibility for the M&E goals, requirements and tools. Support and follow the direct involvement of all team members in the implementation of the LWF  M&E system.
• Organize and lead knowledge and learning events/workshops as required/agreed including bi-annual and annual review meetings.
• Track the most significant changes observed due to the project intervention using CFGB guidance to track the most significant changes and write human interest stories at the individual /community level.
• Support external enumerators , researchers, and consultants on NBS project-related tasks including ethics and safety, sampling and respondent selection etc.
• Support Facilitate and support joint monitoring efforts with stakeholders 
• In collaboration with the field team, identify the key learning agenda for the project, and set up a learning and knowledge-sharing plan, including agreeing and implementing a methodology for identifying and documenting learning.
• Compiling and preparing quarterly, bi-annual, annual and other needs-based program/project progress reports
• Support the project teams in effectively rolling out LWF World Service Ethiopia accountability framework mainly complaints handling mechanism, participation and information sharing.
• Ensure that literature reviews, secondary data analysis and synthesis for proposals are disseminated as appropriate.

Job Requirements- Experience, Knowledge & Competencies

Qualification

• Bachelors and/or Masters from a recognized university/college in statistics, economics or any other social sciences that can bring added value to the position
• Minimum 5 years of experience in PMER/MEAL, Monitoring and Evaluation experience which preferably working in an international NGO

Additional requirement

• Experience in working with various donors and familiarity with donor requirements 
• Experience in web-based and electronic data management software such as Survey CTO, Kobocollect, Activity info
• Experience in food security, livelihoods, WASH and women empowerment preferred
• Creative and able to work with limited resources
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision
• Strong English language ability (both written and verbal) and ability to produce cohesive, informative reports.
• Knowledge of the local language Oromifa is advantageous.

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirement can send ONLY detailed CVs and application letters through their Ethio-jobs.  

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Women are encouraged to apply and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.