MEAL Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning)

The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) in Ethiopia is a leading organization dedicated to empowering women and girls across the country.

YWCA in Ethiopia is excited to announce the opening for a MEAL Officer within our organization. This role is critical to ensuring the success, transparency, and continuous improvement of our programs and initiatives.

The MEAL Officer will be responsible for:

1. Monitoring:
   • Track project progress and performance against set goals and objectives.
   • Develop and implement monitoring tools and frameworks.
2. Evaluation:
   • Design and conduct evaluations to assess program impact and effectiveness.
   • Analyze data and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders.
3. Accountability:
   • Ensure compliance with organizational standards, donor requirements, and ethical practices.
   • Establish feedback mechanisms to address concerns and improve stakeholder engagement.
4. Learning:
   • Identify and document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
   • Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions to improve future program design and implementation.
5. Reporting:
   • Prepare and present regular progress reports to management and donors.
   • Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all reporting.

Why Join Us?This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving the success of our programs and making a meaningful impact. If you are passionate about data-driven decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply!

Experience and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Monitoring & Evaluation, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) or a similar role.
• Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Power BI, etc.).
• Experience in designing and implementing MEAL frameworks and tools.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of donor reporting requirements and compliance standards.
• A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.