MEAL Coordinator – Save the Children Ethiopia
📍 Location: Bale Robe Field Office
📅 Application Deadline: May 21, 2026
📈 Career Level: Senior (5+ years)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time, 1‑year contract (possibility of extension)
👥 Number of Positions: 1
About Save the Children
Save the Children is a global humanitarian and development organization working in over 100 countries to improve children’s lives through better healthcare, education, and protection. In Ethiopia, Save the Children implements programs that strengthen accountability, promote learning, and ensure quality delivery of services for vulnerable communities.
Role Overview
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator will provide comprehensive support to all awards implemented through the Bale Field Office. The role ensures that MEAL systems—including PRIME—are established, maintained, and strengthened to deliver high‑quality programs and accountability to beneficiaries, partners, and donors.
Key Responsibilities
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MEAL System Rollout: Develop and implement MEAL work plans at program and field office levels.
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Technical Support: Provide guidance to program staff on M&E plans, tools, and methodologies.
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Data Management: Ensure timely collection, collation, and reporting of monitoring data.
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Capacity Building: Train and mentor staff and partners on MEAL tools and accountability practices.
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Accountability Mechanisms: Implement complaints response systems and safeguard against abuse, exploitation, and corruption.
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Learning & Reporting: Produce best practices, case studies, and lessons learned for program improvement.
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PRIME System: Lead adoption and daily use of PRIME for project planning, tracking, and performance monitoring.
Qualifications
- BA Degree in MEAL, Statistics, Development Studies, or related fields.
- Minimum 5 years of MEAL experience, preferably with INGOs in both development and emergency contexts.
- Strong knowledge of donor compliance requirements and MEAL frameworks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis software.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
- Commitment to Save the Children’s values: Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply online via the official link:
👉 Apply Here
📅 Deadline: May 21, 2026
⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.