Background of IRC:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities. At-work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. IRC leads the way from harm to home. Began work in Ethiopia, 1999 in response to severe drought that happened in Ethiopia’s Somali region. Currently, providing assistance in ten different regions implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

Job Overview:  

Reporting administratively to the Technical Coordinator and technically to the MEAL Coordinator, you will strengthen the MEAL efforts, approaches and systems to foster learning and accountability for our clients; support IRC’s global and measurement ambitions of Strategy 100 and the Country Strategic Action Plan. You will oversee the MEAL functions of the Health and Nutrition (H&N) program within the Ethiopia MEAL team.

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership and Partnership

• Manage all technical aspects and actions of MEAL regarding the Health and Nutrition (H&N) programs; respond to program needs; foster high standards and practices for quality data, analysis, and reports. Enable accountability to clients, partners, and donors.

• Improve MEAL systems and approaches and foster learning.

• Represent IRC at Health and Nutrition (H&N) meetings, forums, and other events & build partnership within IRC and other areas of expertise.

• Champion design, access, and use of data by leaders and partners for shared learning and evidence-based decision-making.

• Collaborate with MEAL teams within and outside IRC to support harmonization of MEAL systems and approaches, sharing capacity and experiences. 

Technical Oversight

• Lead the MEAL system and processes for the H&N program in harmony with the MEAL Country and Global Strategy throughout the project cycle which include:

• Use learning, evidence, and data from previous projects to inform project proposal design;

• Develop logical frameworks, MEAL plans, digital data collection tools, processes for online data management.

• Establish and ensure timely data flow, quality checks, and audits, and updating of data visualization.

• Ensure the collection and management of disaggregated client overview for the sector grants.

• Supervise MEAL field activities for H&N program.

• Undertake regular analysis of monitoring data and work closely with program coordinators and managers to facilitate decision-making for real-time program adaptation.

• Produce quality reports and updating dashboards with key findings that foster learning and decision-making and share in project cycle management meetings and team meetings.

• Identify, detail, and share lessons learned to improve services and results for our clients. 

• Engage in the design, method, and conduct of surveys such as baseline/endline, Post Distribution Monitoring and the commission of evaluations in coordination with colleagues and partners.

• Advocate for and support the expansion of standard mobile data technology and online dashboards to enhance timeliness and quality of data collection, analysis, and visualization.

• Join and contribute to IRC’s effort in meeting its internal and external accountability commitments through the implementation of sound accountability, client feedback, and response mechanisms.

Human Resources

• Coordinate, lead, mentor and support a dynamic small to medium team of MEAL staff; foster timely and high-quality achievement, and an inclusive and respectful team climate.

• Promote the growth and development of others in IRC teams and partners in MEAL: Lead and craft high-quality technical training and learning materials for partners, colleagues, and junior staff;

• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of country MEAL officers, assistants, and (if relevant) external consultants.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports through Management in Partnership - administratively to the Technical Coordinator and technically to the MEAL Coordinator.

Position directly supervises: MEAL Officers in the unit.

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Program Coordinators/Managers throughout the country Program

External: Partner MEAL staff; Clients, supervise external consultants in partnership with technical coordinators (if relevant).

Job Requirements

• MBA/MSc graduate in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, project management, monitoring & data management, economic development, statistics, or a related field)

• A Postgraduate or University degree in a relevant field– a technical degree together with additional relevant work experience may substitute for education.

• A Minimum of Four years of working experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning-related functions.

• Technical skills in setting up quality MEAL processes and creating logical frameworks and data analysis that leads to learning and action.

• Proficiency and experience with mobile data collection such as Kobo, Commcare, ODK Collect is vital as well as proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SPSS, STATA or other similar software. Knowledge of Tableau, PowerBi, or GIS software tools are additional assets.

• Demonstrated analytical, systematic-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods together with presentation and reporting skills are a strong asset.

• Confirmed ability to lead, mentor and empower a small to medium professional team.

• Self-motivated with good organization, planning skills, including prioritizing work and multi-tasking.

• A strong understanding of accountability and proven ability to build Client Feedback Systems.

• Willingness to travel to various field-level offices (40%).

• Proven English Language proficiency.

Language Skills:

• Fluency in English (written and speaking) in addition to Language (specify which language/s and fluency level are required). 

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website: CLICK HERE

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted    Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply!

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.