Positive Action for Development (PAD) is an indigenous, non-governmental, non-profit, secular, and legally registered Ethiopian Civil Society Organization (Registration No. 2330). PAD is committed to promoting a just, compassionate, and inclusive society where all people can thrive. Guided by the values of optimism, integrity, kindness, excellence, and impactful action, PAD works to provide effective humanitarian and development support to communities in need.

Job Summary:

The Field MERL Officer supports monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning activities at field level. The role involves collecting and verifying project data, tracking indicators, documenting results, supporting assessments, and ensuring timely reporting. The officer works closely with program teams to improve performance, promote accountability, and capture lessons learned for adaptive project implementation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust MEL frameworks.
• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
• Prepare and present regular MEL reports to stakeholders.
• Conduct field visits to monitor project activities.
• Facilitate learning sessions and workshops to improve project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop and refine data collection tools.
• Identify and document best practices and lessons learned.

Overall Responsibilities

• Prepare a monitoring checklist in line with project activities and objectives.
• Collect weekly, monthly, and quarterly plans of each staff member in hard and soft copy.
• Collect weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports from each staff member and document them in hard & soft copy.
• Provide feedback to the project coordinator on project strategies and activities.
• Fully document service provision, reports, and care plans.
• Encode beneficiaries’ profile data, service and care plan to database.
• Promote the use of evaluation findings among the projects.
• Monitor the allocated resources for the project interventions in terms of effectiveness and efficiency.
• Assist project coordinators in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and support them in their use.
• Facilitate and conduct mid-term and terminal evaluations for medium- and long-term projects.
• Make sure all project team members have prepared, reviewed, and submitted periodic activity plans and reports.
• Prepare and maintain data collection tools, collect data, conduct data quality assurance, and analyze and interpret results.
• Prepare review meetings and supportive supervision schedules and conduct the program.
• Prepare and document change stories.
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of project results.
• Monitor the sustainability of the project’s results.
• Report monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually on services provided to the M&E Coordinator and Project Coordinator.
• Train and support staff in monitoring and evaluation processes as requested.
• Conduct and analyze staff capacity-building needs assessments and facilitate trainings.
• Provide input and update information related to project outcomes.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the project coordinator.

• Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, International Development, or a related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in MEL or a related field.in development or humanitarian projects.

Skills:

• We seek candidates who are committed to understanding local dynamics and integrating conflict-aware practices into all aspects of our work
• Strong experience in designing MEL frameworks, conducting and/or supporting evaluations, and facilitating learning.
• Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Kobo/ODK, SPSS, STATA, or similar data management platforms.
• Good understanding of results-based management, indicators, and logical frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills.
• Ability to work in field settings and collaborate with program teams and communities.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

Other Considerations:

• Willingness to travel frequently to field locations, including remote areas.
• Commitment to upholding humanitarian values and the organization’s mission.

Competencies

• Action facilitations
• Communications
• Ethics & Values
• Teamwork
• Behavioral Flexibility
• Client Orientation
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Relations
• Reasonable Judgment

Duty Station: Northwest Tigray, in Shire town, with regular field travel required

Number Required: 1 (One)

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity

PAD promotes fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other personal status.

Hiring decisions are made solely based on skills, experience, and suitability for the role.
PAD is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive environment where all staff can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow professionally.

Zero Tolerance for Misconduct

PAD maintains zero tolerance for abuse, harassment, exploitation, or misuse of power. All staff, volunteers, and partners are expected to follow PAD’s policies and uphold our values at all times.
All successful candidates will undergo background checks and must adhere to PAD’s code of conduct and safeguarding principles.

Recruitment Flexibility

PAD reserves the right to:

• Close, suspend, amend, or cancel the recruitment process at any stage, including before the advertised application deadline, based on organizational needs.
• Review applications, shortlist, conduct assessments, and select suitable candidates before the closing date where a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified.
• Identify and source potential candidates through alternative recruitment channels, including professional networks, referrals, talent databases, other recruitment platforms, and direct outreach, where necessary.
• Recruit more than the advertised number of candidates, where organizational requirements justify such action.
• Retain qualified applicants in its recruitment database for consideration for future similar vacancies.

All recruitment and selection decisions will remain subject to PAD’s recruitment procedures, approval requirements, and established assessment criteria.

1. Important Notice on Recruitment Fraud

If you encounter any misconduct, fraud, or corruption related to PAD’s recruitment process or operations, please report immediately via:

• Email: safeguarding@padethiopia.org
• Link: https://one-pad.org/guest_new/public_add_issue
• Toll Free Hotline: 9135

PAD treats all reports confidentially and takes them seriously, ensuring appropriate action is taken.