Job Description
Job/Position Title:Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Program Officer (Grade C)
Reports to:Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Program Manager (MEL PM)
Place of Work:Arba Minch, South Ethiopia Region
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Employment Type:Annual Contract with possibility of extension depending on performance
Job Start Date:Preferably 1st January 2027
Applications Deadline:November 15/2026
Annual Salary;5,500-6,000 USD with additional benefit Packages
Background of the Organization
Nuru Ethiopia is a locally led, non-profit development organization dedicated to building resilience and creating pathways out of extreme poverty for rural communities in Ethiopia. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Arba Minch, Nuru Ethiopia works closely with farmers, cooperatives, unions, government institutions, private sector actors, and civil society organizations to develop sustainable farmer-owned agribusinesses, strengthen market systems, improve livelihoods, enhance food security, and increase communities' resilience to climate change, and other shocks. Guided by a vision of a world without cycles of unjust poverty, Nuru Ethiopia equips communities to unlock their economic potential through locally designed and sustainable solutions that create lasting impact.
Nuru Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Consistent with its commitment to gender inclusion and women's empowerment, Nuru Ethiopia strongly encourages qualified women candidates to apply and seeks to increase women's participation in leadership, decision-making, and professional opportunities.
Position Overview
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MEL Officer) supports the planning and execution of all field level monitoring and evaluation data collection, supervision and related activities of the MEL department. The position is also responsible for entering, quality checking, maintaining and managing monitoring databases of Programs. Moreover, the position holder is expected to assist in the development, and revision, & update of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools, materials, and processes and to produce donor/partner and government reports in a timely and quality manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a MEL Officer, you will be in charge of the following:
Facilitate Survey Related Activities and Processes
Prepare detail survey timetable
Take part in the selection, recruitment and management of external data collectors or partner staff
Organize and facilitate training for external data collectors or partner staff based on the survey tools and modules
Prepare logistics needed for surveys and submit to the Program Manager (PM) timely
Closely supervise field data collection, carry out random check of surveys, and provide regular updates (to the PM)
Coordinate with temporary data clerks on daily basis to ensure survey data quality issues are handled timely and effectively.
Properly track working days of temporary field data collection personnel (enumerators, Kebele DAs etc) and facilitate payments accordingly.
Prepare survey and related Terms of References (ToRs)
Monitoring Data Entry, Quality Assurance and Management
Carry out monitoring data entry regularly on multiple databases
Conduct appropriate data quality checks regularly and make necessary corrections (data cleaning) timely
Provide feedback to Unions’ Agribusiness Advisors on data quality issues
Manage multiple and large databases effectively
Uploaded updated databases to GDrive regularly
Ensure databases are well protected and secured from alteration
Ensure there is always back up copy of latest version of databases
Propose innovative ideas to improve existing systems and procedures
Undertake data collection and entry for small scale surveys/assessments using different methods
Learning
MEL Tools, Materials & Process Development
Prepare messaging points for survey Messaging Meeting in consultation with PM
Assist in the development/design of M&E data collection tools
Prepare, review and update MEL training materials in collaboration
Contribute innovative ideas to the development and/or updating of M&E (Programmatic) work processes and procedures.
Coordination, Collaboration and Support
Provide orientation and support to Unions’ Agribusiness Advisors on quality assurance etc of monitoring data
Prepare and communicate convenient schedule for Unions’ Agribusiness Advisors submitting monitoring data
Create a collaborative spirit and work closely with Impact Program Officers and Unions’ Agribusiness Advisors to ensure monitoring data reach MEL department timely
Monitor or verify the monitoring data collection done by Unions’ Agribusiness Advisors through field spot-checks every two weeks.
Reporting
Fully understand the NE-NUS MEL performance indicators, when and how each indicator is reported
Assist in preparing and communicating quarterly (monitoring) reports to NUS/donors
Prepare and communicate other monitoring reports as deemed necessary
Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual government reports
Miscellaneous Duties and Expectations
Understand the overall objective of Nuru’s MEL Program, its activities and how it contributes to the achievement of the organization’s mission.
Prepare biweekly plan and reports in a quality manner (clear, clean, complete & properly formatted) and submit timely; Implement corresponding feedback and from supervisor
Submit MEL logistics requests timely
Keep and/or use organizational data, property and resources in proper and economical manner.
Meet Nuru’s professional expectations as well as Program area competencies (stated in Performance Baselines.)
Foster spirit of coordination and collaboration, and knowledge and skill sharing with team members.
Abide by and work in accordance with Nuru’s philosophy and culture.
Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities like that may be assigned by the Program Manager.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements:
B.A/B.Sc. Degree or above in statistics, mathematics, economics, Sociology, Monitoring and Evaluation, or another relevant field
A minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in managing and executing Monitoring and Evaluation activities out of which at least 2 years’ recent experience in an international NGO (INGO).
Oral and written fluency in English and Amharic
Excellent understanding of computer applications
Experience in developing/designing, and implementing monitoring and evaluating system/plan
Strong experience with mobile data collection applications/software
Good understanding of the project/program cycle
Strong analytical skills.
Very good communication, facilitation and writing skills
Very good interpersonal skills and team player
Ability to travel frequently
How To Apply
Interested applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirements should send soft copy of a detailed CV (not more than 3 pages) with a cover letter (not more than one page) to the following email address: Telaye2011@gmail.com Please state “Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Program Officer” on the subject line.
NURU International Ethiopia is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability with respect to policies and visions. FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone immediately after the deadline of this announcement. All travel costs will be covered by the applicant if invited for written exam or interview.
