JOB SUMMARY               

The MEAL Assistant supports MTI’s emergency programs by collecting, managing, and reporting health, nutrition, and protection data in crisis-affected communities. This frontline role ensures timely, accurate, and ethical information management to guide life-saving decisions, strengthen accountability to affected populations, and improve program quality in volatile settings.

JOB RESPONSIBITIES

Technical

• Conduct daily/weekly rapid monitoring at health posts, nutrition centers, mobile clinics, and outreach sites using mobile tools (KoboToolbox, ODK, Comm Care).
• Collect, validate, and input critical health/nutrition indicators: OPD visits, disease outbreaks (cholera, measles), malnutrition (MUAC/WHZ), therapeutic feeding, maternal deliveries, immunization - with zero tolerance for delays.
• Perform on-site data quality checks to prevent misreporting that could disrupt supplies or clinical decisions.
• Maintain real-time emergency dashboards (digital/paper) for tracking caseloads, stock-outs, referral gaps, or protection incidents.
• Support rapid generation of Sit-Reports, dashboards, and alerts for internal/donor use during crises.
• Adapt data tools weekly based on emerging needs (e.g., adding GBV referral questions during influxes).
• Support rapid needs assessments (RNAs), post-distribution monitoring (PDM), and mortality/morbidity surveillance in new displacement sites.
• Produce “Field Flash Reports” - 1-page summaries of bottlenecks, rumors, risks, or gaps - for immediate program correction.
• Document case studies and survivor stories (with consent) to demonstrate impact, inform donor reporting, and drive advocacy for resources or policy shifts.
• Lead rapid operational research (e.g., “Why RUTF refusal?” or “Referral delays?”) - design tools, gather and analyze data, and deliver actionable recommendations within 5–7 days.
• Maintain MEAL trackers for assessments, after action reports/AARs/, and learning actions - log findings, assign owners, and track follow-up to closure.
• Ensure data quality in all evaluations through spot-checks, back-checks, and triangulation — flag and resolve inconsistencies before submission.
• Submit weekly learning briefs to the MEAL Officer — covering AAR progress, pending research, feedback trends, and upcoming assessments.
• Translate data insights into program improvements — collaborate with health/nutrition teams to adjust protocols, training, or supplies — and monitor impact of changes.
•  Securely archive all raw/cleaned data and reports (digital + physical) — ensuring full traceability and readiness for audits or donor reviews.

Quality Management

• Strive to ensure the highest quality of health, nutrition, and protection programming within the challenging context of Amhara Region, Ethiopia.
• Ensure that data collection and reporting align with national guidelines, project indicators, and donor requirements.
• Monitor adherence to clinical and nutrition protocols (e.g., IMCI, MoH guidelines) through regular data verification and feedback.
• Promote accountability by ensuring community feedback and complaints are properly documented, analyzed, and addressed.
• Support staff in maintaining ethical standards, respectful communication, and strong infection prevention and control practices during service delivery.

Additional activities

• Support MEAL functions across health, nutrition, and protection projects by assisting with data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting as requested to ensure efficiency and quality of programming.
• Maintain proper documentation and safe handling of sensitive information, always ensuring confidentiality and data protection.
• Uphold safeguarding standards by promoting awareness and adherence to Medical Teams’ Code of Conduct, Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (PSEA), Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
• Serve as Program Assistant when required, providing administrative or operational support to ensure continuity of activities.
• Undertake any other related tasks as assigned to support program effectiveness and accountability.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS                                                                                                                                 

This position requires frequent travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

NOTE:  The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and reaches their potential as individuals and teams and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to adhere to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies.

Safeguarding & Code of Conduct

Medical Teams International is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Medical Teams International Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Children and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy Training upon hire and on an annual basis.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTFICATION 

• BSc in any Health field (Health Officer, Nurse, Midwife, Health Informatics, etc.), Nutrition, M&E, or Social Sciences.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two years of MEAL, health information, or data management experience in emergency health and nutrition projects with refugees and IDPs.
• Strong familiarity with humanitarian operations in Amhara and other conflict-affected regions.
• Proficient in mobile data tools (Kobo, ODK, Comm Care) and emergency reporting systems (DHIS2, SMART, SENS).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of development & humanitarian issues and concepts 
• Fluent spoken and written Amharic and English.
• Strong grasp of emergency MEAL frameworks: rapid assessments, real-time monitoring, and adaptive management.
• Technical knowledge of emergency health (ETC, IDSR, CCM) and nutrition protocols (CMAM, MUAC, blanket feeding).
• Understanding of protection risks in displacement settings (GBV, child separation, exploitation, psychosocial distress).
• Familiarity with Ethiopia’s refugee response and coordination mechanisms (ARRA, UNHCR, Health Cluster).
• Strong interpersonal and team skills 
• Proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations
• Excellent communicator 
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment 
• Negotiation and representation skills 
• Analytical and problem-solving Computer literate, able to work efficiently in Microsoft office on standard or mobile platforms.

SKILLS:

• Humanitarian motivation
• Emotionally and spiritually mature 
• Team player – practical, desire to support the field teams.   
• Willingness to pitch in and get the job done 
• Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural issues
• Flexible and adaptable to ever changing environments 
• Ability to remain calm under pressure 
• Able to build new relationships and gain people’s trust quickly
• Integrity in representing Medical Teams Willing to travel to insecure environments

ABILITIES:

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to embrace and promote Medical Teams International mission and vision
• Ability to uphold and exemplify the organization’s core values
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers, and the public

How To Apply

Interested applicants can apply through ethiojobs 

Filing this application form is mandatory https://forms.office.com/r/tEk2smTmcG