ABOUT INKOMOKO

Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods,create jobs, and help communities thrive.

Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 60,000 entrepreneurs across East Africa, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change. We are the largest lender to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa.

Inkomoko has +380 staff in 30 offices across Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. Through Inkomoko’s 2030 strategic plan, we are adding 4 additional countries to improve thelives of more than 7.6M people by serving more than 550,000 entrepreneurs and investing$150M into refugee & host communities across Africa.

INKOMOKO VALUES

All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:

● Purpose: be solutions-oriented, produce high-quality work, be a global leader.

● Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you previously thought possible. 

● Improvement: be humble, engage in continuous growth through open & accurate feedback.

● Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, inclusive.

● We Eat Goat:  we celebrate success and support each other in hard times.

Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The MEL Associate will be based in Jigjiga or Kebribeyah, with frequent travel to different sitesin the Somali Regional State. He/she will report to the MEL Manager Ethiopia, based in Addis.

The roles and responsibilities for this position include:

Data Collection (50% time)

● Lead local data collection and data quality checks for Jigjiga and Kebrebeyah, working

with the program teams and the MEL teams for a coordinated approach.

● Work with the data team to provide feedback on the qualitative and quantitative data

collection tools.

● Work with the manager to plan and execute data collections processes, including

surveys and focus group discussions with a variety of client types

● Communicate with clients about data collection plans and processes, and organize all

logistics for successful collection

● Update the project monitoring plan and monitor the indicators of different projects

● Test survey materials, and incorporate feedback in consultation with the MEL team

● Translate materials into local languages (Amharic or Somali) as needed.

● Train and support field staff on the routine monitoring data collection tools, like Kobo

● Recruit, train, and supervise enumerators, ensuring they are trained and following all

interview protocols for data collection

● Supervise the data collection in English and Somali-in person, on the phone, or with digital

● Lead focus group discussions, facilitating and taking notes to capture meaningful insights

● Ensure that surveys and M&E tasks are implemented in accordance with the M&E

standard operating procedures set by Inkomoko

Data Organization and Reporting (30% time)

● Ensure high data quality and completeness by conducting data cleaning exercises

● Ensure proper storage of data and use of appropriate guidelines to ensure Inkomoko

and client confidentiality

● Transcribe data from focus group discussions

● Analyze data in excel and other analysis tools and write summary reports

● Develop and share routine monitoring reports on monthly basis with program

colleagues

● Assist in data analysis and donor/partner reporting

● Ensure data and privacy protections for all content

● Follow up and implement policies and protocols for all company and client data

Other MEL Responsibilities (20% time)

● Ensure client’s perspective is incorporated in quarterly program review

● Support the communication team in gathering significant success stories

● Team meetings and general participation in a variety of company learning and

collaboration activities

● Willingness to travel 30% of your time to other Ethiopia field offices

● Perform any other activities related to MEL

Job Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

The MEL Associate should have experience in MEL, including managing complex data collection

processes. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate:

● Technical skills and experience in data collection, tool development using mobile

data collection software, and data management protocols 

● Experience with Kobo, Stata, R, PowerBi is a plus, but excellent Excel skills are required.

● English and Somali are a requirement, and Amharic is a plus.

● Experience managing teams of enumerators

● Experience in quantitative and qualitative data methods

● Experience in statistical analysis software and or qualitative data analysis software

● Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines – must be strategic and operational

● 3 years of work experience in MEL or statistics fields

● Degree preferred

WHAT YOU’LL GET

This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:

● Competitive salary, and potential Goal-based bonus

● Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth

● Diverse colleagues and policies that show our commitment to equity and inclusion

● Talented, passionate, and committed team colleagues across the region

● Ability to make a significant social impact to your community

● Generous health insurance, staff savings, parental leave, sabbatical, and more benefits.

How to Apply

• If you’re excited about this role, please submit your cover letter and CV through this link: CLIK HERE

• Tell us about what you’ll bring to this growing company.

• Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, refugees and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process.

• NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and other verification as needed.