Monitoring, Evaluation And Learning Officer

Job Summary

Eyu-Ethiopia is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer to support the design, implementation, and strengthening of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems across the organization’s programmes. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality data collection, analysis, reporting, and learning to support evidence-based decision-making, programme improvement, and donor compliance.

Main Responsibilities

1. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Systems

• Develop and strengthen MEAL frameworks, indicators, and performance measurement plans.
• Design and standardise data collection tools, templates, and monitoring methodologies.
• Ensure MEL systems comply with organisational and donor requirements.
• Support integration of digital systems for programme monitoring and performance management.

2. Data Collection, Management and Quality Assurance

• Coordinate routine programme data collection and reporting processes.
• Maintain secure and accurate databases and information management systems.
• Conduct data quality assessments, verification visits, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and quality standards.

3. Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor programme performance against work plans, indicators, and targets.
• Analyse data to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and donor reports and dashboards.
• Support evidence-based decision-making through timely data analysis.

4. Evaluation, Research and Organisational Learning

• Coordinate baseline, midline, endline, and other evaluations.
• Support research, surveys, and special studies.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
• Facilitate learning events and programme review meetings.

5. Capacity Strengthening and Technical Support

• Build staff and partner capacity on MEL tools, data collection, and reporting.
• Provide technical support on indicators, performance measurement, and data use.
• Promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous learning.

6. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with programme, finance, and operations teams on MEL activities.
• Liaise with donors, government bodies, and partners on reporting and MEL matters.
• Support proposal development through results frameworks and indicator design.

Educational Qualification

• Master’s Degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Informatics, Economics, Demography, Monitoring & Evaluation, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related fields.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning within health, research, or development programmes.
• Experience with donor-funded programmes and performance-based reporting.
• Experience in designing MEL frameworks, indicators, databases, and reporting systems.
• Strong experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience with digital data systems and electronic data collection platforms is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with tools such as KoboToolbox, ODK, REDCap, SurveyCTO, or CommCare.
• Knowledge of DHIS2, OpenMRS, or similar health information systems is desirable.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as STATA, R, or Python.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of M&E methodologies, indicator development, and results-based management.
• Familiarity with donor reporting requirements (e.g., USAID, FCDO, Gates Foundation, WHO, etc.) is desirable.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• High attention to detail and data quality.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• High level of accountability and professional integrity.
• Adaptability and continuous learning mindset.
• Innovation and evidence-based decision-making skills.

Language Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of Amharic and other Ethiopian languages is an advantage.

Work Conditions

• Based in Addis Ababa.
• Requires periodic travel to project implementation areas across Ethiopia.

Skills Required:

• Economics / Statistics
• Health / Medical