Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning(MEAL) Officer

• Listing summary: The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Project Management, Public Health, or a related field from a recognized institution. The candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, accountability, learning, research, or results-based project management.

CONSORTIUM OF ETHIOPIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONSOFPEACE (CECSOP)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

About CECSOP

The Consortium of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations of Peace (CECSOP) is a consortiumofcivil society organizations committed to promoting peace building, conflict prevention, social

cohesion, dialogue, and sustainable peace in Ethiopia. Through collaboration, capacitydevelopment, advocacy, and coordinated interventions, CECSOP works to strengthenthecontribution of civil society organizations to peace and development. CECSOP invites qualified, competent, and motivated applicants to apply for the followingpositions to support the effective implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluationof itsprograms and projects. About The Project

Under the EU funded CDP-Lg CSOs Program led by WHH, CECSOP will implement aoneyear project on a project title “Amplify the role of non-state and state actor on peace-buildingand post national dialogue exercises in Ethiopia”. We are Looking for Competent candidates.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning(MEAL) Officer

Reports to: Executive Director

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Purpose

The MEAL Officer will lead and support the development and implementation of CECSOP'smonitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems. The position will ensurethat project results are systematically tracked, reliable data are collected and analyzed, accountabilitymechanisms are functional, and lessons learned inform evidence-based decision-makingandprogram improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learningplansin line with approved project documents and donor requirements.  Support the development and refinement of project logical frameworks, theories of

• change, results frameworks, indicators, and performance measurement tools.  Design and use appropriate data collection tools, reporting templates, and monitoringinstruments.  Conduct regular monitoring visits and assessments to verify project progress and thequality of implementation.  Collect, clean, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to measure project

• outputs, outcomes, and progress toward objectives.  Maintain an organized database and ensure the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and reliability of project data.  Support baseline assessments, midterm reviews, endline assessments, evaluations, andother learning exercises

• Establish and strengthen feedback and complaints mechanisms that are accessible, confidential, inclusive, and responsive.  Ensure that feedback and complaints are documented, referred, and addressed in

• accordance with organizational policies and safeguarding requirements.

• Facilitate reflection sessions, after-action reviews, learning events, and knowledge- sharing activities.

• Prepare monitoring reports, performance updates, data summaries, and evidence-based recommendations for management and project teams.

• Work closely with project staff and partner organizations to strengthen data quality, reporting, accountability, and learning practices.

• Support donor reporting by providing verified data and evidence of project achievements.

• Promote the use of findings and lessons learned to improve project design, implementation, and organizational performance.

• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Executive Director

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or above in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Project Management, Public Health, or a related field.

• At least three years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, accountability, learning, research, or results-based project management.

• Demonstrated knowledge of results-based management, logical frameworks, theories of change, and performance indicators.

• Practical experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Experience using data collection and analysis tools such as Kobo Toolbox, ODK, Excel, SPSS, Power BI, or similar applications is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, report-writing, data management, and presentation skills.

• Knowledge of accountability mechanisms, community feedback systems, safeguarding, and data protection principles.

• Ability to translate monitoring findings into practical recommendations for program improvement.

• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of Amharic and/or other Ethiopian languages is an advantage

General Competencies Required for All Positions All applicants are expected to demonstrate:

• Commitment to CECSOP's mission, values, and objectives.

• Professional integrity, accountability, transparency, and respect for diversity.

• Strong teamwork, interpersonal communication, and coordination skills.

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.

• Commitment to gender equality, inclusion, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

• Willingness to comply with CECSOP's organizational policies, code of conduct, and applicable donor requirements

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit the following documents:

1. Updated curriculum vitae (CV).

2. A cover letter explaining their suitability for the position.

3. Copies of relevant educational certificates and other supporting documents, where requested.

Applications should be submitted electronically to:

Email: cecsop2023@gmail.com Copy to, Cecsop2026@gmail.com In person you can alsoSubmit your Cv at CECSOP head Office, Hayahulet Mazoria next to Golagul tower, Noahreal

state building, Floor 2 Office Number 26. Application Deadline: November 01/2026

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment and/or interview. Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding

CECSOP is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding, accountability, and professional integrity. Qualified candidates who can contributetoCECSOP's commitment to inclusive and sustainable peace building are encouraged toapply. CECSOP maintains a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, discrimination, fraud, corruption, and other forms of misconduct. CECSOP reserves theright to conduct appropriate reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process. Consortium of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations on Peace (CECSOP)Addis Ababa Bole Sub City, Hayahulet Mazoria next to Golagul tower, Noah real state building, Floor 2 Of ice Number 26., Email: cecsop2023@gmail.com, Tel: +251-912809325, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

.  Support the development and refinement of project logical frameworks, theories of

• change, results frameworks, indicators, and performance measurement tools.  Design and use appropriate data collection tools, reporting templates, and monitoringinstruments.  Conduct regular monitoring visits and assessments to verify project progress and thequality of implementation.  Collect, clean, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to measure project
• outputs, outcomes, and progress toward objectives.  Maintain an organized database and ensure the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and reliability of project data.  Support baseline assessments, midterm reviews, endline assessments, evaluations, andother learning exercises
• Establish and strengthen feedback and complaints mechanisms that are accessible, confidential, inclusive, and responsive.  Ensure that feedback and complaints are documented, referred, and addressed in
• accordance with organizational policies and safeguarding requirements.
• Facilitate reflection sessions, after-action reviews, learning events, and knowledge- sharing activities.
• Prepare monitoring reports, performance updates, data summaries, and evidence-based recommendations for management and project teams.
• Work closely with project staff and partner organizations to strengthen data quality, reporting, accountability, and learning practices.
• Support donor reporting by providing verified data and evidence of project achievements.
• Promote the use of findings and lessons learned to improve project design, implementation, and organizational performance.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Executive Director

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or above in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Project Management, Public Health, or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, accountability, learning, research, or results-based project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of results-based management, logical frameworks, theories of change, and performance indicators.
• Practical experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience using data collection and analysis tools such as Kobo Toolbox, ODK, Excel, SPSS, Power BI, or similar applications is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, data management, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of accountability mechanisms, community feedback systems, safeguarding, and data protection principles.
• Ability to translate monitoring findings into practical recommendations for program improvement.
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of Amharic and/or other Ethiopian languages is an advantage General Competencies Required for All Positions All applicants are expected to demonstrate:
• Commitment to CECSOP's mission, values, and objectives.
• Professional integrity, accountability, transparency, and respect for diversity.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to gender equality, inclusion, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
• Willingness to comply with CECSOP's organizational policies, code of conduct, and applicable donor requirements