Assistant VGIP Data Management & MRV Officer

Assistant VGIP Data Management & MRV Officer – VITA/RTI Ethiopia
Location: Hybrid (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
Employment Type: Contract (1 year, extendable)
Career Level: Mid Level (3–5 years)
Deadline: 21 August 2025

Job Description:
VITA/RTI Ethiopia, through its Vita Green Impact Fund (VGIF) program, is hiring an Assistant VGIP Data Management & MRV Officer to support data collection, management, monitoring, reporting, and verification of carbon finance projects. This role ensures accurate, efficient, and timely handling of operational and carbon-related data to drive clean water access, fuel-efficient stove adoption, and forestry initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain VGIP data management and MRV systems.
• Collect, organize, clean, and analyze project data.
• Create and manage survey templates and reporting tools.
• Conduct regular data quality checks and prepare reports for management and stakeholders.
• Support training and capacity building in data management, climate finance, and voluntary carbon market methodologies (including Gold Standard).
• Collaborate with field teams and conduct site visits.

Qualifications & Skills:

• BSc/MSc in Statistics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Systems.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in data management and MRV systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Kobo Toolbox.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Amharic.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork.

How to Apply:
Send your CV and cover letter (in English, combined as one PDF or Word file) to Vita.Ethiopia@vita.ie with “Assistant VGIP Data Management & MRV Officer” in the subject line.
Application period: 14–21 August 2025.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

About VITA/RTI Ethiopia:
Vita Green Impact Fund works to improve community health, gender equality, water access, and energy efficiency in Ethiopia, contributing to UN SDGs 3, 5, 6, and 7.