Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer
Empowerment for DevelopmentAbout This Role
This is a field-based role that combines data collection with program accountability in a remote, hard-to-reach location. As a MEAL Officer at a national NGO working across multiple humanitarian and development sectors, you will be the bridge between program implementation and evidence-based decision-making. The position suits a junior professional who is comfortable with frequent travel to project sites, has a strong attention to detail, and wants to build a career in monitoring systems rather than direct service delivery.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The employer is seeking someone who can independently manage data collection tools, conduct assessments, and support reporting under minimal supervision — not just a data entry clerk. The implied profile is a methodical and ethical professional who understands how to track outcomes in fragile settings, and who can maintain accountability mechanisms like feedback channels for vulnerable communities. Practical experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools, even if gained through internship or volunteer roles, is likely more valued here than years of experience alone.
How to Approach This Application
Focus your cover letter on specific examples of designing or using monitoring tools, such as surveys or focus group discussions, in rural or displacement-affected contexts. Highlight any familiarity with Afar region or pastoralist communities, as local knowledge is a significant advantage for logistics and community engagement. Emphasize your understanding of confidentiality and ethical data handling, especially when working with IDPs, women, and children — this signals alignment with the NGO’s protection-focused mandate.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a junior MEAL professional who is resilient, self-motivated, and eager to gain deep field experience in a challenging but impactful environment. Competition will be moderate, as the remote location may deter some applicants, but those with prior NGO fieldwork or monitoring experience will stand out.
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
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should apply for the post via the following email only, please make sure the job position is explicitly written in the email subject line.
Please submit a scanned CV along with cover letter, credential documents & work experience in only one zipped file or pdf form.
Apply to: [email protected]
only short listed candidates will be contacted
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