MEAL Coordinator

• Listing summary: The successful candidate should possess a University Degree in Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field from a recognized institution. A Master’s Degree is considered an added advantage. The candidate should have at least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), including a minimum of 2 years in a coordination or management role within humanitarian or development contexts. Strong analytical, data management, reporting, leadership, and coordination skills are also required.

Vacancy Code

CIFA_AA_MEAL-021_26

Introduction

CIFA is an international NGO with over 40 years of commitment in protecting the most vulnerable children and youth. Working in Ethiopia for over 20 years, CIFA supports access to primary and secondary education, especially for girls; it fights against the worst forms of discrimination and supports women’s economic empowerment. With this approach, CIFA currently works in Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa City Administration and Amhara (South Wollo).

The MEAL Coordinator position is crucial for strengthening our evidence-based approach and meeting the high standards of accountability required by institutional donors (e.g., AICS, EU, UN). This role is key to ensuring program quality and strategic learning across the entire Country Programme.

Organization

CIFA is an international NGO with over 40 years of experience in protecting vulnerable children and youth. Active in Ethiopia for more than 20 years, CIFA promotes access to quality education, child protection, gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, and inclusive livelihoods. Through its integrated approach, CIFA has developed strong expertise in managing multi-sectoral projects, linking institutional support with grassroots socio-economic inclusion across Addis Ababa, Amhara, Dire Dawa, Harari, and Oromia.

Project

The Second Life project aims to strengthen solid waste management (SWM), circular economy approaches, and socio-economic inclusion through coordinated technical, institutional, and community-based actions in Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa.

Position

MEAL Coordinator (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning)

Duration Contract

Annual contract, until Dec 2027, renewable subject to performance and project needs  with a 60- working days probation period and the possibility of extension.

Location

Addis Ababa

Key Tasks

1. MEAL System Development and Management

Lead the design and implementation of the Country-level MEAL Framework, ensuring alignment with CIFA’s Strategy and donor requirements (AICS, etc.).

Develop and standardize monitoring tools and procedures for project data collection, management, and analysis (e.g., PMPs, KPIs, data collection systems like ActivityInfo, KoboToolbox, ODK).

Ensure that all project documents (proposals, reports) contain clear, coherent, and measurable Logical Frameworks (Log Frames) and MEAL sections.

Oversee the integrity, security, and use of the national MEAL database and information management systems.

2. Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting

Ensure the adoption of rigorous Data Quality Assurance (DQA) protocols across all projects, including regular field visits and data verification checks.Coordinate and oversee Baseline activities, Mid-Term Reviews, and Endline Surveys, including the drafting of ToRs and management of external consultants.

Analyze collected quantitative and qualitative data, identify trends, assess performance, and determine significant deviations from expected outcomes.

Produce regular analytical MEAL reports, including performance summary reports for the Country Representative and Headquarters.

Develop accessible and up-to-date monitoring dashboards (e.g., using Power BI or similar tools) to facilitate evidence-based decision-making.

3. Accountability, Learning, and Capacity Building

Establish and manage an accessible and inclusive Beneficiary Accountability Mechanism (Feedback and Complaint Response Mechanism - FCRM), ensuring all complaints and feedback are recorded, categorized, and addressed in a timely and ethical manner.

Lead the organization of structured project review and learning sessions (Lesson Learned) to ensure that best practices and operational challenges inform future programming cycles and organizational strategy.

Provide continuous training and mentoring to project teams and field staff on MEAL methodologies, quality data collection, data ethics, and the use of MEAL tools.

4. Team Management and Coordination

Ensure close functional collaboration with Program Manager, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Communication Coordinator, the Finance team, and the Logistics team for an effective flow of information and shared project understanding.

Represent CIFA in inter-agency and sectoral MEAL forums, working groups, and coordination meetings.

Remuneration

The employee’s Gross Salary will be € 743.81  [Seven Hundred Forty‑Three and Eighty‑One Cents Euro Only] based on the salary scale of the Organization (Grade 5 -Step 1) and will be paid at the end of each month to the employee’s bank account.

This gross salary included monthly transport allowance, 11% pension fund as per the law of the Country. Medical and life insurance are also provided as additional benefits under CIFA’s policy

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• University degree (Master's preferred) in Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive professional experience in the MEAL sector, including at least 2 years at a coordination or management level in humanitarian/development contexts.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Proven expertise in developing Log Frames/Theory of Change, advanced statistical analysis, and using data management software (e.g., advanced MS Excel, SPSS, R, or Python). Proven mastery of mobile data collection platforms (ActivityInfo, KoboToolbox, ODK).

• Familiarity with CIFA's primary donor requirements (e.g., AICS procedures, UN/EU reporting).

• Experience with qualitative research methodologies and ethical considerations in vulnerable contexts.

• Strong commitment to the humanitarian principles, Accountability, Transparency, and Learning.

Language

•  Excellent knowledge and professional fluency in English (written and spoken) are mandatory.

Other Requirements

• Proficiency in visualization tools like PowerBI, Tableau, or similar.

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their applications through this Link: https://forms.gle/k9ahUFGFXbg7kHj47

Please attach your: 

• CV in PDF

• Cover letter in PDF

• BA/MA/PHD Certificates in PDF

It is recommended to follow the guidelines provided. Given the possible high number of applications, there is no guarantee that we will be able to respond to all applicants.

(AICS, etc.).

Develop and standardize monitoring tools and procedures for project data collection, management, and analysis (e.g., PMPs, KPIs, data collection systems like ActivityInfo, KoboToolbox, ODK).

Ensure that all project documents (proposals, reports) contain clear, coherent, and measurable Logical Frameworks (Log Frames) and MEAL sections.

Oversee the integrity, security, and use of the national MEAL database and information management systems.

• Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting

Ensure the adoption of rigorous Data Quality Assurance (DQA) protocols across all projects, including regular field visits and data verification checks.Coordinate and oversee Baseline activities, Mid-Term Reviews, and Endline Surveys, including the drafting of ToRs and management of external consultants.

Analyze collected quantitative and qualitative data, identify trends, assess performance, and determine significant deviations from expected outcomes.

Produce regular analytical MEAL reports, including performance summary reports for the Country Representative and Headquarters.

Develop accessible and up-to-date monitoring dashboards (e.g., using Power BI or similar tools) to facilitate evidence-based decision-making.

• Accountability, Learning, and Capacity Building

Establish and manage an accessible and inclusive Beneficiary Accountability Mechanism (Feedback and Complaint Response Mechanism - FCRM), ensuring all complaints and feedback are recorded, categorized, and addressed in a timely and ethical manner.

Lead the organization of structured project review and learning sessions (Lesson Learned) to ensure that best practices and operational challenges inform future programming cycles and organizational strategy.

Provide continuous training and mentoring to project teams and field staff on MEAL methodologies, quality data collection, data ethics, and the use of MEAL tools.

• Team Management and Coordination

Ensure close functional collaboration with Program Manager, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Communication Coordinator, the Finance team, and the Logistics team for an effective flow of information and shared project understanding.

Represent CIFA in inter-agency and sectoral MEAL forums, working groups, and coordination meetings.

Remuneration

The employee’s Gross Salary will be € 743.81 [Seven Hundred Forty‑Three and Eighty‑One Cents Euro Only] based on the salary scale of the Organization (Grade 5 -Step 1) and will be paid at the end of each month to the employee’s bank account.

This gross salary included monthly transport allowance, 11% pension fund as per the law of the Country. Medical and life insurance are also provided as additional benefits under CIFA’s policy

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• University degree (Master's preferred) in Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive professional experience in the MEAL sector, including at least 2 years at a coordination or management level in humanitarian/development contexts.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Proven expertise in developing Log Frames/Theory of Change, advanced statistical analysis, and using data management software (e.g., advanced MS Excel, SPSS, R, or Python). Proven mastery of mobile data collection platforms (ActivityInfo, KoboToolbox, ODK).
• Familiarity with CIFA's primary donor requirements (e.g., AICS procedures, UN/EU reporting).
• Experience with qualitative research methodologies and ethical considerations in vulnerable contexts.
• Strong commitment to the humanitarian principles, Accountability, Transparency, and Learning.

Language

• Excellent knowledge and professional fluency in English (written and spoken) are mandatory.

Other Requirements

• Proficiency in visualization tools like PowerBI, Tableau, or similar.