For professionals passionate about monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL), this opportunity with People in Need Ethiopia is a career‑defining role. Based in Yabello, Oromia, the position offers the chance to contribute to impactful projects that empower youth and women beyond agriculture. With strong benefits, international exposure, and a supportive environment, this role is ideal for candidates who want to combine technical expertise with humanitarian values.
MEAL Officer – Ethiopia Country Programme
Organization: People in Need (PIN)
Location: Yabello, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (with frequent field travel)
Employment Type: Full‑time
Contract Length: Until December 31, 2026
Salary: 340 USD per month
Application Link: Apply Here
Deadline: December 31, 2025
📌 Job Summary
The MEAL Officer supports the MEAL system of assigned projects, ensuring quality data collection, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. The role involves close collaboration with MEAL leads, coordinators, and project teams to track progress, analyze impact, and promote organizational learning.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
- Support project MEAL planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes in line with donor standards.
- Ensure quality data collection, storage, and reporting using developed tools and GDPR‑compliant systems.
- Provide technical support for project review meetings and indicator reporting.
- Manage online data systems and ensure proper archiving of MEAL documents.
- Conduct data analysis to assess project impact on communities and beneficiaries.
- Promote organizational learning by documenting lessons learned and sharing best practices.
- Coordinate with CFRM teams to ensure accountability and feedback mechanisms are integrated.
- Prepare presentations and fact sheets for internal and external use.
🎓 Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, or related fields.
- 2–4 years of experience in MEAL or similar roles (agriculture/development project experience preferred).
- Experience in developing M&E plans, training staff, and conducting quantitative/qualitative data analysis.
- Knowledge of Oromifa language is mandatory; proficiency in Amharic and English required.
- Previous INGO experience and familiarity with humanitarian standards.
- Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to work under pressure and in diverse cultural settings.
- Three strong references required.
🌍 Benefits
- 40‑hour work week, Monday to Friday.
- Per diems and transport allowance for fieldwork.
- Bank loan facilities.
- 20 days paid annual leave, plus additional leave after 5 years.
- Medical and accident insurance (including spouse and children).
- Pension contribution (11% from PIN).
- Paternity and maternity leave benefits.
- Mobile phone tariff support.
- Career growth opportunities and international exposure.
- Access to internal/external training, e‑learning, and annual staff retreat.
- Inclusive, friendly, and fair work environment.
📩 How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter via the official application portal:
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- Deadline: December 31, 2025.
- Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
- PIN does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.