Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning MEL Assistant (5 Positions)

Job Summary

The MEAL Assistant will support the effective implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities within the project. The role contributes to the delivery of high-quality projects through data collection, reporting, beneficiary feedback management, and learning documentation, in line with organizational and donor requirements.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Support in the development and implementation of project MEAL plans and tools.
• Collect quantitative and qualitative data from the field using approved methods (surveys, FGDs, interviews, observations).
• Ensure timely entry of data into databases and maintain proper filing of M&E documents.
• Assist in tracking project performance indicators and progress against targets.
• Participate in conducting baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
• Assist in organizing community sensitization sessions on accountability mechanisms.
• Document lessons learned, case studies, and good practices from project implementation.
• Support the MEAL Officer in preparing monthly, quarterly, and donor reports.
• Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor or management of the organization

Required No: 5

Duty Station: Jimma, Woliso, Ambo, Bonga, and Mizan Aman

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• BA degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in M&E or data management (preferably in NGO/CSO).

Additional skills

• Good communication and facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.