Monitoring And Evaluation (M&E) Officer

About the Job

I. About Editors’ Guild of Ethiopia (EGE)

Established on October 29, 2019, and registered with the FDRE Agency for Civil Society Organizations (No. 4527), Editors’ Guild of Ethiopia (EGE) fills a critical gap in Ethiopia’s media landscape by representing the often-overlooked gatekeepers of media houses - individuals who remain vulnerable despite their frontline roles. With 108 members spanning print, broadcast, and digital platforms across private, government, and community sectors, EGE champions press freedom, journalistic integrity, and ethical standards.

Guided by a vision for a democratic, public-interest-driven media landscape, EGE monitors threats to journalists and media houses through its sojethiopia.org portal and leads capacity-building initiatives. These include training news editors, advancing gender equality, promoting peace, and driving climate action in Ethiopia. Through such efforts, EGE serves as a cornerstone for resilience and progress within the country’s media sector.

II. Position Summary

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for strengthening EGE’s M&E systems, ensuring that project data is effectively collected, analyzed, and used to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact. This role will support the development of M&E frameworks, track progress against indicators, and contribute to learning and reporting across EGE’s programs and projects.

Working closely with program teams, partners, and the Programs Manager, the M&E Officer will promote a culture of evidence-based learning and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in M&E within the NGO or civil society sector, and a commitment to using data for program quality and accountability. This is a full-time position tied to the implementation periods of programs and/or projects under EGE’s partnership agreements.

III. Key Responsibilities

M&E System Development and Management

• Support the design and implementation of M&E frameworks, including logical frameworks, theories of change, and indicator tracking tables for projects
• Develop and maintain M&E tools, such as data collection forms, surveys, interview guides, and databases, ensuring they are practical and aligned with donor requirements
• Establish and manage systems for data collection, storage, and retrieval to ensure data integrity and accessibility

Data Collection and Analysis

• Coordinate and oversee data collection activities, including baseline, mid-term, and end-line assessments, in collaboration with program teams and partners
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis, summarizing findings for internal learning and external reporting
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of project data into relevant M&E databases or platforms

Reporting and Learning

• Prepare M&E sections of donor reports, including progress against indicators, success stories, and lessons learned
• Contribute to the development of high-quality narrative reports by providing data-driven insights and analysis
• Facilitate learning sessions, after-action reviews, and reflection workshops to capture lessons and improve project implementation

Capacity Building and Support

• Provide training and technical support to project staff and partners on M&E concepts, tools, and data collection methods
• Promote the use of data for adaptive management and decision-making across projects

Compliance and Accountability

• Ensure that M&E activities comply with donor requirements and organizational policies
• Support the preparation of documentation for internal and external evaluations and audits as needed
• Contribute to accountability mechanisms by ensuring feedback from stakeholders is systematically captured and addressed

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably with NGOs, civil society organizations, or media-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of M&E frameworks, indicator development, and data management systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g, SPSS, Stata, Excel) and familiarity with digital data collection tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, ODK).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.

Skills Required:

• Economics / Statistics
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development