Field Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Officer

Positive Action for Development (PAD) is an indigenous, non-governmental, non-profit, secular, and legally registered Ethiopian Civil Society Organization (Registration No. 2330). PAD is committed to promoting a just, compassionate, and inclusive society where all people can thrive. Guided by the values of optimism, integrity, kindness, excellence, and impactful action, PAD works to provide effective humanitarian and development support to communities in need.

Positive Action for Development (PAD) is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to join its team as a Field MERL Officer for an EHF-funded project based in Afar Region

Job Summary:

The Field MERL Officer supports monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning activities at field level. The role involves collecting and verifying project data, tracking indicators, documenting results, supporting assessments, and ensuring timely reporting. The officer works closely with program teams to improve performance, promote accountability, and capture lessons learned for adaptive project implementation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect, verify, and compile project data from field activities in line with the project’s MERL framework.
• Track project indicators and monitor progress against targets and work plans.
• Conduct routine field monitoring visits to ensure quality implementation of project activities.
• Support baseline, midline, endline surveys, and other assessments.
• Maintain accurate databases and ensure proper documentation of project results.
• Prepare regular monitoring reports and share findings with program teams.
• Support data analysis and contribute to evidence-based decision-making.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices from the field.
• Ensure data quality through verification, validation, and adherence to MERL standards.
• Provide technical support to field staff on data collection tools and reporting formats.
• Participate in review meetings and contribute to project learning and adaptive management.
• Ensure timely submission of monitoring data, plans, and reports to the head office MERL team.
• Ascertain compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain monitoring tools, checklists, and data collection instruments aligned with project objectives and results frameworks.
• Collect, verify, and manage beneficiary and project performance data, ensuring proper documentation, database management, and secure archiving of records.
• Conduct regular monitoring of project activities to track progress toward planned outputs and outcomes, including the sustainability of project results.
• Review daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly plans and reports collected from project staff and ensure their completeness, accuracy, and timely submission.
• Provide technical support to project staff on monitoring and evaluation tools, data collection procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Analyze monitoring data, ensure data quality assurance, and generate evidence to inform project performance and decision-making.
• Prepare and submit periodic monitoring reports and performance updates to the MERL Coordinator and Project Coordinator.
• Support the preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual project plans and reports.
• Facilitate project review meetings, supportive supervision, and learning sessions to strengthen accountability and performance.
• Support the planning and implementation of project reviews, assessments, and evaluations.
• Document and disseminate success stories, lessons learned, change stories, and good practices to support organizational learning.
• Promote the use of monitoring and evaluation findings to improve project strategies and implementation.
• Identify capacity gaps among project staff related to MERL and support relevant training, mentoring, and technical assistance.
• Provide regular updates and analytical inputs on project indicators, outcomes, and overall performance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the MERL Coordinator.

Qualification:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Economics, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).

Work Experience: At least 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning in development or humanitarian projects.

Skills:

• We seek candidates who are committed to understanding local dynamics and integrating conflict-aware practices into all aspects of our work
• Strong experience in designing MEL frameworks, conducting and/or supporting evaluations, and facilitating learning.
• Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Kobo/ODK, SPSS, STATA, or similar data management platforms.
• Good understanding of results-based management, indicators, and logical frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills.
• Ability to work in field settings and collaborate with program teams and communities.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

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

Duty Station: Abala, in Zone 2, with frequent travel to Bidu and Erebti Woredas

Number Required: 1 (One)

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity

PAD promotes fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other personal status.

Hiring decisions are made solely based on skills, experience, and suitability for the role.
PAD is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive environment where all staff can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow professionally.

Zero Tolerance for Misconduct

PAD maintains zero tolerance for abuse, harassment, exploitation, or misuse of power. All staff, volunteers, and partners are expected to follow PAD’s policies and uphold our values at all times.
All successful candidates will undergo background checks and must adhere to PAD’s code of conduct and safeguarding principles.

Recruitment Flexibility

PAD reserves the right to:

• Recruit more than the required candidates from this announcement.
• Keep qualified applicants in our database for future similar roles.

Important Notice on Recruitment Fraud

If you encounter any misconduct, fraud, or corruption related to PAD’s recruitment process or operations, please report immediately via:

• Email: safeguarding@padethiopia.org
• Link: https://one-pad.org/guest_new/public_add_issue
• Toll Free Hotline: 9135

PAD treats all reports confidentially and takes them seriously, ensuring appropriate action is taken.