Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Position:

Organization: Association of Pastoralist Community for Change (APCfC)

Not Specified

Department: Program

Reports To: Program Manager 

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, with travel to project sites as required.

Employment Type: Full‑time, initially for 7 months (with possibility of extension) 

Application Deadline: April 20, 2026, 4:30 P.M.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer supports APCfC’s organizational MEAL system to ensure effective planning, tracking, and reporting of program performance. The position plays a critical role in generating timely and reliable data that informs decision-making and strengthens the quality, accountability, and impact of APCfC’s interventions. The M&E Officer designs monitoring frameworks, develops data collection tools, conducts field monitoring visits, oversees data quality, and supports learning and continuous improvement across all projects.

Job Requirements

  • Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related fields.

  • Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of proven MEAL experience, preferably within NGOs or Development/Humanitarian organizations.

  • Basic Salary: ETB 76,097.30 (Seventy-Six Thousand Ninety-Seven Birr and Thirty Cents), subject to statutory deductions.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design and develop organizational and project-based M&E frameworks, including MEAL Plans, KPIs, IPTTs, and data management systems aligned with APCfC’s strategic objectives.

  • Lead and coordinate monitoring activities such as surveys, KIIs, FGDs, baseline/ endline assessments, and routine field data collection.

  • Ensure data quality through verification, validation, and proper documentation; analyze quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate software.

  • Prepare timely and accurate M&E reports and communicate findings clearly to project teams and management.

  • Provide capacity building support, training, and technical guidance to staff and partners on MEAL concepts, tools, and standards.

  • Identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement and work with program teams to strengthen program effectiveness and learning.

  • Collaborate closely with project managers, field staff, and external partners to ensure coordinated implementation of MEAL activities.

  • Maintain updated M&E documents, contribute to accountability processes, and participate in evaluations and learning reviews.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analysis.

  • Practical experience using statistical and data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, and digital data collection platforms (CommCare, Kobo, etc.).

  • Solid understanding of M&E systems, MEAL plan development, indicator setting, IPTT development, and Results-Based Management (RBM).

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

  • Strong organizational and project management abilities, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

  • Knowledge of ethical principles in data collection and analysis.

  • Understanding of peacebuilding, humanitarian programming, and triple nexus approaches.

  • Ability to positively receive and respond to feedback.

  • Fluency in English and Afan Oromo is required.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit: A cover letter, an updated CV, and Copies of relevant credentials to the following email address: vacancy@apcfc.org.et  Please use the subject line: “Applying for Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Position.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Incomplete applications or submissions after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to sign APCfC’s Staff Behavior Protocols and Safeguarding Commitment.

For inquiries, contact APCfC at +251 115 318141 during working days.

Job Requirements Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies or in a related field of study with relevant work experience preferably within NGOs or Development or Humanitarian organizations. Fluency in English and Afan Oromo is required. How to Apply Submit your application and CV along with supporting documents via email: vacancy@apcfc.org.et Please use the subject line: “Applying for Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Position.”

Deadline: Apr 21, 2026, 12:00 AM

Location: , Addis Ababa

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