Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Regional State with a base office in Jigjiga, Hargelle, Elkere, Bare, GG and Dekasuftu, West Afar Regional State; Ewa, Awra and Gulina; Oromia regional State, West Harergeye, Chiro and Meayso Woredas,Borena zone of Dire, Dubluk, Elewaye and Yabello woredas  and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us

The MEAL and PSI Officer will perform both functions of protection, safeguarding and inclusion and M&E activities and oversee all projects being implemented in the West Harerghe. S/he supports the Project managers, Coordinators Officers/promoter and Community development workers  in performance and quality management, undertake MEAL related activities of project being implemented in the West Harerghe zone and is responsible for establishing and implementing an appropriate monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems at the programme area, based on evidence of good practices and in line with Donor requirements to help ensure the successful delivery and attainment of project goals and objectives. S/he ensures that strong MEAL system is in place so that the implementation of the projectsis of high quality and accountable to rightsholders , partners and donors. S/he further works towards achieving “Leave no one behind” and “Do no harm” agendas, to be integrated into IRE’s response in the zone, ensures commitments towards Core Humanitarian Standards and inclusion Charter. S/he is responsible to ensure both downward and upward accountability in and reflected in the work we do. The candidate must have the ability to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and implementing IRE‘s protection, inclusion and safeguarding interventions. 

Key Working Relationship

• Work Closely with Project manager, PDQA Team and other project team.

• Attend relevant Zonal, woreda & community meetings as required and provide feedbacks if relevant. 

• Work closely with safeguarding and CRM focal points at the country office 

• Follow and ensure issues, communications and enquires coming from CO technical staff (PDQA manager, PSI Coordinator and MEAL coordinator) are addressed timely to ensure mainstreaming of inclusion and protection into IRE’s West Harerghe programme.

• Work closely with PDQA department and follow CHS commitments and accountability components are addressed in IR. 

• Work with key stakeholders within West Harerghe zone to build their capacity on safeguarding, protection and inclusion, which includes child protection, prevention of GBV, inclusion of all ages and abilities and accountable systems.

Key Responsibilities

MEAL Functions:

• Together with Project Managers, coordinators , Project Officers and Community Development Workers adopt sector specific M&E data management tools and provide training on the tools for project staffs and woreda experts.

• Collect project proposal and related documents from relevant staff, familiarize self with projects being implemented in the zone for better planning and support

• Alert programme and PDQA team at the field and country office when there are delays in project implementation against specific project implementation plan.

• In consultation with the Country office PDQA team develop MEAL plan, IPTT and regularly update the progress of each project.

• Collect good quality monitoring data in a timely manner and organize data received for reporting to the Project teams  at field level and MEAL coordinator at Country Office level. 

• Lead right holder verification process for each project implemented in the zone.

• Participate in joint field monitoring, quality assessment and data validation, and provide feedbacks and recommendations for timely improvement. 

• Support local communities, partners and staff on the programmE M&E framework, data management, and data analysis and results‐oriented programming, monitoring and evaluation methods and principles and reporting systems.

• Lead on monitoring and improving the synergy and integration of sectors to enhance delivery of outstanding results for the communities.

• Ensure that vulnerable community members are actively participating in all programme/project Cycle management  and MEAL activities.

• Participate in all other aspects of MEAL, for example surveys, baselines, evaluations, joint projects monitoring and reviews / lessons learning workshops/events.

• As a  CRM focal personundertake accountability activities, including the development and use of information sharing materials and the establishment of complaint response mechanisms. 

• Serves as focal person for the mainstreaming and making sure that cross cutting issues are implemented and reflected in reporting such as gender, Governance and safeguarding policies/ procedures in the project activities.

• Organize and lead programme/project review meetings

• Participate in joint multisectoral assessments conducted in the zone.

• Prepare case studies, success stories and best practices and share with programme and PDQA team. 

• Promote learning in the project, particularly on issues of program quality. Regularly analyze data and produce reports and case studies; ensure new analysis and information is available

• Update the progress of each project on online IRW GPMS

• Submit Monthly report to the MEAL coordinator at the country office as per the given schedule 

Protection, Safeguarding & Inclusion Functions:

• Support and ensure protection, safeguarding and inclusion is mainstreamed in all  Programme/project activities implemented in the zone

• Implement protection, safeguarding, inclusion and accountability activities planned in the projects when there is direct implementation of PSI activities in any of the projects. 

• Identify training needs and build the capacity of  IRE staff in the zone on protection, safeguarding, inclusion and CHS accountability components. 

• Ensure that activities and programmes are designed and adapted to consider groups vulnerable because of their age , gender or any other socio-economic related issues 

• Strengthen safeguarding: work towards preventing risks of abuse and harm directly or indirectly created by IRE’s presence and coordinate the response to safeguarding cases.

• Ensure collection of lessons learned from ongoing project (in coordination with the MEAL Team) and promote learning from relevant best practices internally and externally.

• Provide continuous support on protection, safeguarding and inclusion activities, follow up and technical guidance during implementation phase, document progress /changes through regular monitoring visits.

• In accordance with IRE’s policies support orientation on complaints and feedback mechanism (accountability to affected populations), safeguarding, protection and inclusion ensure their implementation across all protection activities in all IR implementation locations

• Participate, influence external platforms on protection, safeguarding, inclusivity and network with them to find areas of collaboration, best practice, innovation, knowledge sharing and partnerships.

• With the support Country OfficeProtection< safeguarding and inclusion Coordinator, advocate for safeguarding, child protection, PSEA and GBV issues in West Harerghe field office and through coordination mechanisms.

• Prepare and submit regular relevant sections of reports required for field office, country office, donors, management, on weekly/monthly, annual basis.

• Support programme team on donor reports through review of performance/progress assessments against pre-defined Programme/project objectives, outputs, activities and indicators. And ensure data collection mechanisms are in place and disaggregated by SADDD. 

• Demonstrate ethical and professional practice including respect of participant confidentiality and point of view, IRE’s Safeguarding Policies (Child Protection, PSEA, Code of conduct and other policies).

• Perform any other related activities given by his/her immediate supervisor 

Job Requirements

Personal Specification 

Formal Education/Qualification

• University degree in one of the relevant areas- International Law, Human Rights, Economics. Social works, Sociology or other related Social Science 

Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant professional work experience in monitoring and evaluation, Protection, Safeguarding and Inclusion in NGO setting

• Training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable and one-year’ experience in issues related with inclusivity, protection and/or child protection, Gender, GBV and Monitoring and evaluation. Working in emergency or conflict situations in developing countries is an asset. 

Skills and Competences

• Proven skills in project planning, design, implementation, M&E;

• Demonstrated ability in proposal and report writing skills;

• Proven management and people coaching, mentoring and supervisory skills; 

• Proven communication, diversity and inclusion, Integrity and working with people skills; 

• Knowledge of the current government systems and policy environment specifically at Woreda level; 

• Excellent oral and written communications in English language and Afan Oromo language is Mandatory.

• Demonstrated skills working in window computer programs.

• Demonstrate enhanced knowledge of inclusive programming approach to child protection, Gender and GBV issues.

• Good understanding of GBV and guidelines in preventing in humanitarian action. 

• Good understanding of CHS Commitments, SPHERE, minimum standards of age and disability inclusion.

• Good understanding of minimum standards on Protection, Gender, GBV, child protection mainstreaming in programming.

• Good understanding of project monitoring and evaluation.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity 

Islamic Relief and Islamic Relief staff considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and people at risk to be paramount to the organization. And must adhere the principle of ‘do no harm and leave no one behind.’ It is critical we do not expose communities or staff we work with to the risk of harm through our interventions.  Islamic Relief have a number of related policies which also describe standards in behavior expected from the organization, its staff and representatives towards each other and those we serve. Islamic Relief is committed to responding swiftly, appropriately and constructively to any and all information children, young people and people at risk have disclosed.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. We participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and child abuse during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment before signing the contract agreement.

Islamic Relief believes everyone has the right to be safe, respected and valued regardless of who they are or their circumstances, and an equal employment opportunity to all candidates and qualified applicants, we do not discriminate on the base of age, sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability status and diversity. 

Islamic Relief has a zero tolerance towards all forms of violence, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

IRE highly encourage female applicants to apply for this position. Our organization is committed to promoting gender equality and diversity in the workplace. IRE believe in creating an inclusive working environment where all individuals, regardless of their gender, have equal opportunities for professional growth and development.

IRE value the contributions and unique perspectives that women and persons with disability bring to our organization and are committed to providing a supportive, working environment. IRE believe that by promoting gender equality, we can enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of our programs.

If you are a qualified female candidate with a passion to join our team, we encourage you to submit your application. IRE look forward to considering your candidacy and working together to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

How to Apply

Application Procedures

• Interested candidates are required to submit a complete Job application form stated with the duty station that you are applying for with all required supporting documents (updated CV, copy of credentials and testimonials) through eth.recruitment2@islamic-relief.org.et 

• You can access the Job Application Form with THIS LINK Failure to follow the instructions will invalidate your application.

• Closing date for the application is December 20, 2024.

• Due to the high volume of application, we regret that we will be able to contact only the shortlisted candidates.

Disclaimers: The Islamic relief does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including the application, interview, offer and contract stages.