Compassion International Ethiopia is hiring for MERL Specialist and Finance & Grants Officer positions in Ethiopia. Both positions are fixed-term roles supported by grant funding approved for one year.
1. MERL Specialist
Location: Ethiopia
Employment Type: Fixed Term
Contract Duration: One year, supported by grant funding
Travel: Up to 25% of normal schedule
Work Environment: Standard office environment
Job Summary
The MERL Specialist provides monitoring, evaluation, research and learning expertise for child-focused programs. The position supports high-quality data collection, analysis, interpretation of program performance, reporting and recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the collection and use of high-quality data to measure program inputs, outputs and outcomes.
- Provide monitoring and evaluation guidance to program teams and partners.
- Develop monitoring tools and instruments.
- Analyze baseline and needs-assessment data to inform program design.
- Monitor child-focused dashboards and analyze performance trends.
- Prepare monitoring and evaluation reports and recommendations.
- Support compliance with program quality standards, policies and procedures.
- Plan and budget for data collection and monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Lead or support training for partner staff and external data collectors.
- Provide technical advice to program managers and leadership.
- Coach and support professionals working in monitoring and evaluation.
- Support child protection considerations in program activities and decision-making.
Requirements
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Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
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7 years of relevant experience.
- Certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization in a related field.
- Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for the stated education and experience requirements.
2. Finance & Grants Officer
Location: Ethiopia
Employment Type: Fixed Term
Contract Duration: One year, supported by grant funding
Travel: Up to 10% of normal schedule
Work Environment: Standard office environment
Job Summary
The Finance & Grants Officer supports the financial management of donor-funded grants throughout the grant lifecycle, including budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, closeout and audit preparation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support financial management throughout the grant lifecycle.
- Assist with budget preparation and supporting documentation.
- Support variance analysis, financial reports, closeout documentation and audit materials.
- Track grant expenditures and prepare donor-specific financial reports.
- Coordinate with partner and field accounting teams on procurement documentation and grant requirements.
- Assist with vendor screening and donor audit activities.
- Support preparation of audit schedules and documentation.
- Assist with budgets for government and multilateral donor-funded projects.
- Support coordination between financial and program activities.
- Assist with procurement-related financial management.
- Support training for program staff on donor grant financial requirements.
- Work under the guidance of managers or senior specialists.
- Support child protection responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies.
Requirements
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Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization in a related field.
- Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for the stated education and experience requirements.
Application Information
Organization: Compassion
Country: Ethiopia
Number of Positions: 2
Employment Type: Fixed Term
Contract Duration: One year, supported by grant funding
How to Apply
Applicants should apply through the official recruitment links below:
MERL Specialist:
https://compassion.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/compassioncareers/job/Ethiopia/MERL-Specialist_R8484/apply?locationCountry=db69c460446c11de98360015c5e6daf6
Finance & Grants Officer:
https://compassion.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/compassioncareers/job/Ethiopia/Finance---Grants-Officer_R8483/apply?locationCountry=db69c460446c11de98360015c5e6daf6
Application Deadline: Not specified in the provided vacancy information.
Important Note
These are fixed-term positions supported by grant funding approved for a one-year period. Applicants should review the official vacancy and application requirements before submitting an application.
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