Dan Church Aid (DCA) is a Denmark-based international NGO registered under certificate # 1083 by the Authority for Civil Society Organizations and working to improve the wellbeing of particularly the rural and pre-urban people in Ethiopia. DCA’s Programme mainly focus on save live, building resilience and fighting inequality targeting highly disaster-prone areas in Oromia, Amhara, Afar, and Gambella regions.

Currently, the DCA Ethiopia Office is looking for a competent MEAL Coordinator. The MEAL Coordinator, play leading role for the development of effective MEAL systems at field office level & lead field level MEAL and documentation system.

Vacancy Number: DCA-Eth/VA-024/2023

Position Objective

The overall responsibility of the post is to coordinate and play leading role for the development of effective MEAL systems at field office level &lead field level MEAL and documentation system for evidence-based decision making and accountability.

Purpose

Manage data collection, analysis and interpretation to track project indicators; generate and communicate progress reports and human-interest stories; facilitate joint monitoring and learning forums; initiate and lead needs assessment, facilitate baseline and end-line survey, mid-term and terminal evaluations; provide technical guidance for DCA Gambella team on matters related to MEAL; and ensure adherence to international humanitarian standards.

Engagement

• Periodically track project outcomes/impact & oversee the appropriateness of methods used in attaining measurable results.

• Provide training (skills development) in planning, monitoring, evaluation and learnings to DCA and partner staffs.

• Lead, coordinate and facilitate collection, analysis and interpretation of baseline, post distribution monitoring, indicator tracking and end line data.

• Lead/facilitate the preparation of detailed implementation plans (DIP) and Indicators Performance Tracking Table (IPTT); and maintain them living document through periodic review and adjustment.

• Collect monthly and quarterly performance report from field- based project staff and monitor project progress and update team.

• Development of ToRs for needs assessments, mid-term, and terminal evaluations, monitoring and reporting guidelines etc.

• Support IT & database officer to generate and analyse data from the RedRose e-voucher system.

• Undertake monitoring field visits in the intervention areas (both for DCA direct implementation and partner-led projects), produce report and update the team based on the finding.

Delivery

• Develop effective MEAL plan for the projects.

• Lead/facilitate the preparation of detailed implementation plans (DIP) and Indicators Performance Tracking Tables (IPTT) and maintain them living document through periodic review and adjustment.

• Ensure that quality reports are submitted required by partners/donors and refugee coordination agencies on time and as per the requirements and guidelines of clients.

• Regularly monitor budget burn-rate) and proactively communicate to the team about status and risk of over and under expenditure.

Required number: One

Type of Contract: One year with possibility of Extension 

Duty Station: Gambella

Reporting to: Programme Area Manager

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of first Degree in statistics, economics, development studies or another related fields.

• BA, BSC, MA, MSC degree in similar fields and Six years of relevant experience with BA/BSC and four years relevant experience with MA/MSc

• Good knowledge of the refugee’s operations in Ethiopia; more specifically in Gambella

• Experience in working with NGOs/ humanitarian agencies.

• Excellent communication and Organization skills, judgement and tact and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Good report writing skills and manipulation of digital data collection and analysis packages.

• Good knowledge of the operational area is advantageous.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should apply for the post via the below link.

MEAL Coordinator - Gambella - Intranet DCA (emply.com)

DCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all interested candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of age, race, gender, marital status and religious, political or ethnic affiliation. Please don’t mention your religious or ethnic affiliation in your application.  

Please Submit only an application letter and CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted