Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Program Officer (Grade C)

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Job/Position Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Program Officer (Grade C) Reports to: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Program Manager (MEL PM) Place of Work: Arba Minch, South Ethiopia Region Employment Type: Annual Contract with possibility of extension depending on performance Job Start Date: Preferably 1st January 2027 Applications Deadline: November 15/2026 Annual Salary; 5,500-6,000 USD with additional benefit Packages Background of the Organization Nuru Ethiopia is a locally led, non-profit development organization dedicated to building resilience and creating pathways out of extreme poverty for rural communities in Ethiopia. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Arba Minch, Nuru Ethiopia works closely with farmers, cooperatives, unions, government institutions, private sector actors, and civil society organizations to develop sustainable farmer-owned agribusinesses, strengthen market systems, improve livelihoods, enhance food security, and increase communities' resilience to climate change, and other shocks. Guided by a vision of a world without cycles of unjust poverty, Nuru Ethiopia equips communities to unlock their economic potential through locally designed and sustainable solutions that create lasting impact.Nuru Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Consistent with its commitment to gender inclusion and women's empowerment, Nuru Ethiopia strongly encourages qualified women candidates to apply and seeks to increase women's participation in leadership, decision-making, and professional opportunities. Position Overview The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MEL Officer) supports the planning and execution of all field level monitoring and evaluation data collection, supervision and related activities of the MEL department. The position is also responsible for entering, quality checking, maintaining and managing monitoring databases of Programs. Moreover, the position holder is expected to assist in the development, and revision, & update of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools, materials, and processes and to produce donor/partner and government reports in a timely and quality manner. Duties and Responsibilities As a MEL Officer, you will be in charge of the following: Facilitate Survey Related Activities and Processes Prepare detail survey timetable Take part in the selection, recruitment and management of external data collectors or partner staff Organize and facilitate training for external data collectors or partner staff based on the survey tools and modules Prepare logistics needed for surveys and submit to the Program Manager (PM) timely Closely supervise field data collection, carry out random check of surveys, and provide regular updates (to the PM) Coordinate with temporary data clerks on daily basis to ensure survey data quality issues are handled timely and effectively. Properly track working days of temporary field data collection personnel (enumerators, Kebele DAs etc) and facilitate payments accordingly. Prepare survey and related Terms of References (ToRs) Monitoring Data Entry, Quality Assurance and Management Carry out monitoring data entry regularly on multiple databases Conduct appropriate data quality checks regularly and make necessary corrections (data cleaning) timely Provide feedback to Unions’ Agribusiness Advisors on data quality issues Manage multiple and large databases effectively Uploaded updated databases to GDrive regularly Ensure databases are well protected and secured from alteration Ensure there is always back up copy of latest version of databases Propose innovative ideas to improve existing systems and procedures Undertake data collection and entry for small scale surveys/assessments using different methods Learning Assist the MEL PM in the documentation and sharing of programme learning Assist in promoting sharing of learning from project/program reviews and evaluations MEL Tools, Materials & Process Development Prepare messaging points for survey Messaging Meeting in consultation with PM Assist in the development/design of M&E data collection tools Prepare, review and update MEL training materials in collaboration Contribute innovative ideas to the development and/or updating of M&E (Programmatic) work processes and procedures. Coordination, Collaboration and Support Provide orientation and support to Unions’ Agribusiness Advisors on quality assurance etc of monitoring data Prepare and communicate convenient schedule for Unions’ Agribusiness Advisors submitting monitoring data Create a collaborative spirit and work closely with Impact Program Officers and Unions’ Agribusiness Advisors to ensure monitoring data reach MEL department timely Monitor or verify the monitoring data collection done by Unions’ Agribusiness Advisors through field spot-checks every two weeks. Reporting Fully understand the NE-NUS MEL performance indicators, when and how each indicator is reported Assist in preparing and communicating quarterly ( monitoring ) reports to NUS/donors Prepare and communicate other monitoring reports as deemed necessary Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual government reports Miscellaneous Duties and Expectations Understand the overall objective of Nuru’s MEL Program, its activities and how it contributes to the achievement of the organization’s mission. Prepare biweekly plan and reports in a quality manner (clear, clean, complete & properly formatted) and submit timely; Implement corresponding feedback and from supervisor Submit MEL logistics requests timely Keep and/or use organizational data, property and resources in proper and economical manner. Meet Nuru’s professional expectations as well as Program area competencies (stated in Performance Baselines.) Foster spirit of coordination and collaboration, and knowledge and skill sharing with team members. Abide by and work in accordance with Nuru’s philosophy and culture. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities like that may be assigned by the Program Manager.