Positive Action for Development (PAD) is one of the most vibrant and expanding Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations in Ethiopia. We are a results-oriented civil society organization that implements efficient, effective, and sustainable charitable organizations in Ethiopia. Positive Action for Development (PAD) is currently undertaking a dramatic scale-up of intervention focusing on humanitarian, NEXUS, and Development programs. This includes expanding PAD intervention into different parts of the country, including Addis Ababa, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, Afar, Somali, Tigray, Benishangul-Gumuz, Sidama, and the south regional states in Ethiopia.

The MERL Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the organization's programs are evidence-based, impactful, and continuously improved through data-driven decision-making. This position is responsible for designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, conducting research to assess program effectiveness, and ensuring learning is integrated into project strategies. The MERL Officer collects, analyzes, and reports on key performance indicators while supporting project teams in using data for adaptive management. Additionally, the role involves building strong relationships with stakeholders, including donors, partners, and local communities, to foster collaboration and accountability. Ultimately, the MERL Officer enhances the organization’s ability to achieve its mission through rigorous evaluation, learning, and evidence-based planning.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Prepare a Monitoring checklist in line with project activity and objectives.

• Collect daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly plans of each staff in hard and soft copy.

• Collect daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports from each staff and document in hard & soft copy. 

• Provide feedback to the project coordinator on project strategies and activities. 

• Full documentation of service provision, reports, and care plan. 

• Encode beneficiaries’ profile data, service, and care plans to the database. 

• Promotion of the use of evaluation findings among the projects. 

• Monitor the allocated resources for the project interventions in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. 

• Assist project coordinators in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. 

• Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and supporting them in their use.

• Facilitate and conduct mid-term and terminal evaluations for medium and long-term projects.     

• Make sure all project teams have prepared, reviewed, and submitted periodic activity plans and reports. 

• Prepare and maintain data collection tools, collect data, conduct data quality assurance, and analyze and interpret results. 

• Prepare review meetings and supportive supervision schedules and conduct the program.

• Prepare and document change stories. 

• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on the achievement of project results.

• Monitor the sustainability of the project's results.

• Report monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual service provided for M & E coordinator and project coordinator. 

• Train and support staff in monitoring and evaluation processes as requested.

• Conduct and analyze staff capacity building needs assessment and facilitate training.

• Provide input and update information related to project outcomes. 

• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the project coordinator.

Job Requirements

education: An advanced university degree in one of the following areas Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.

Work Experience: At least Five (5) years of relevant work experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, ideally within a multisectoral context. 

Skills:

• Strong experience in designing MEL frameworks, conducting and/or supporting evaluations, and facilitating learning.

• Proficiency in data collection and analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Stata, Power BI).

• Knowledge of digital MEL platforms and tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, CommCare Power BI).

• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.

• Ability to work in a multisectoral team and in a cross-cultural environment is a strong asset.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills are highly desirable.

• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

• being able to speak Tigrigna is a value addition. 

Other Considerations:

• Willingness to travel frequently to field locations, including remote areas.

• Commitment to upholding humanitarian values and the organization's mission.

Competencies

• Action facilitations

• Communications

• Ethics & Values

• Teamwork

• Behavioral Flexibility

• Client Orientation

• Initiative

• Interpersonal Relations

• Reasonable Judgment

Number required: (1) one
Duty Station: Shire town and Taytay Adiyabo Woreda, North Western Zone, Tigray region.
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

How to Apply

Application Process

Interested candidates must send the following application documents with the subject line, MERL Officer For Shire

●      Motivation/Cover letter (not more than one page);

It is highly recommended to include your salary expectations and current salary in the application letter.

●      CV (not more than 4 pages) and relevant documents (education certificates, experience, and others) (Please note that the certificates and CV should be in one single file.) If you are passionate about MERL and have the skills and experience to contribute effectively, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Note:

●      Only selected candidates will be contacted.

●      Applicant(s) who don’t follow the procedures will be disqualified immediately.

●      This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

E-mail: job@padethiopia.org

Website: www.padethiopia.org

Telephone: +251948781250, +251948787677, +251936342656 

 Address:- Shire PAD Coordination Office in Shire Town, located Kebele 03 Godena Barud.

PAD is an organization committed to upholding a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of abuse and exploitation while actively working to protect and defend the rights and well-being of individuals.