People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanity, freedom, equality and solidarity. 

People in Need was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents, journalists and activists and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organizations in Central and Eastern Europe. 

Throughout our 30 years of existence, People in Need continues to engage in humanitarian aid, development cooperation, education and social inclusion. 

We have been operating in Ethiopia since 2003, working in six regions; Oromia, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Sidama and Tigray and Amhara region in different multi sectoral projects in the areas of development and emergency response. 

People in Need, from the very start of its operations in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education, Agriculture, Climate and Environment, Water and Social protection. 

We are part of Alliance 2015, (https://www.alliance2015.org/ a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns change to advocacy aimed at influencing the attitudes and policies of politicians and general public opinion and awareness in Europe.  

More information at https://www.peopleinneed.net/  or HERE.

PIN currently invites qualified applicants for the position of: MEAL Officer for MEAL unit.

Length of Contract: definite until December 31, 2025

Place of Work: - Based in Hawassa Sidama Region with frequent field travel to PIN’s project sites in different regions as required.

Salary: As per the organization scale  

MEAL officer is responsible, to support MEAL system of assigned projects.  S/he closely work with MEAL lead/specialist, coordinator and provide technical support and guidance for the project team. MEAL Officer closely work on tracking projects’ MEAL activities and ensures proper tools and processes are in place to allow for relevant and effective collection of data across assigned projects.

Duties and Responsibilities of MEAL Officer

Quality MEAL system management.

• Provide support for MEAL lead/specialist, coordinator, project M&E planning, monitoring and evaluation processes meet the donor and sector standards and comply with internal and external requirements.

• Checks the quality of data collected continuously and follows up on any errors or challenges arising in the process.  

• Engages in developing data collection methodology and tools and ensure the actual data collection is conducted with quality using developed tools.

• Supports MEAL lead/specialist, coordinator in provision of technical support to the project teams in preparation for regular project review meetings, including regular update of ITT and meaningful reporting on indicators

• Supports organized storage of data collected and ensures that all the data related to the projects is updated and archived according to GDPR policies.

• Closely engages in data base management of online data management systems.

• Maintains regular communication with project coordinator and officers to provide ongoing support and assistance.   

• Ensure all PIN project MEAL documents are archived in ELO.

 Project progress tracking and reporting.

• Engages in Providing regular technical support in routine and results-based monitoring to project team, including support in meaningful reporting on indicators.

• Closely work with MEAL lead/specialist, coordinator on data analysis and supports project teams in interpretation of findings, formulating recommendations and reporting.

• Engages in analyzing data across the projects to see the impact on communities and projects beneficiaries.

Organizational learning and capacity building.

• Engages in maintaining overview of lessons learnt in M&E, promotes good practices and identifies ways to strengthen the planning, monitoring and evaluation processes within the project.

• Engages in preparing presentation of the evaluation / other M&E activities and findings for internal sharing and a brief fact sheet for external use.

• Any other related tasks as agreed and discussed with MEAL lead/specialist, coordinator and MEAL Department/unit.

Accountability, learning, dissemination and use of findings.

• Coordinates closely with CFRM team and MEAL lead/specialist, coordinator to ensure CFRM analysis is being conducted regularly and lessons learned are documented and disseminated internally and externally.

• Closely works with project team, CFRM team to ensure CFRM is included in a well-organized manner across the projects.

Additional Tasks:

• Collaborate with other actors working in the project target areas if needed.

• Be flexible and be able to give assistance with different activities not included in this primary job description which will be beneficial for personal capacity development. 

• Correctness and completeness of information acquired.

• Ensuring timely and effective implementation of project activities and meeting set results.

• Prompt provision of all relevant information to Project manager.

• Archiving of all entrusted and acquired documents in proper manner in SP, ELO, and NAVI. 

 Other

• Perform other assignments corresponding to actual needs of the mission, program, units and project.

• Substitute others related staffs during on absence while assigned by line lead/specialist, coordinator.

• Understand and adherence to overall PIN code of conducts, policies, guidelines and manual.

• Understand and Adhere to all donor’s and PIN’s guidelines and policies, with special focus on safeguarding and protection policies.

ACCOUNCOUNTABILITY AND SAFEGUARDING including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH)

• Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.

• Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding…).

• Ensure that his/her team members attend training and awareness sessions and carry out the duties in accordance with PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies. 

• Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment

General obligations and responsibilities

The Employee is obligated not to purvey any information concerning any of PIN activities to outsiders (including former PIN employees, who may no more be informed about current process in PIN).

PIN is a relief and development organization whose aim is to help and assist needy people. The Employee’s position within the institution requires contacts with outside; he or she therefore conveys a certain image of the PIN. PIN expects its Employees to behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to PIN principles, both during and after working hours.

The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness. The Agreement of Liability of Assets has been signed separately.

Benefit

• Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday

• Per diems for working and Accommodation outside of the duty office depending on the location

• Transport Allowance

• Bank loan facilities

• 20 days of paid annual and after 5 years of work an extra paid day for every year

• Extra days of paid leaves for selected holidays

• Medical insurance, including spouse and children

• Accident insurance for all injuries during work time based on the law

• Pension contribution of 11 % from PIN

• Paternity leave of extra 2 paid days above the mandatory 3 days

• Maternity leave according to the law and extra financial motherhood support

• Monthly mobile phone hybrid tariff

• PIN supports fast career growth and internal mobility

• International environment with opportunities to learn from other PIN’s country programs

• Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings, including the Induction training

• Internal online learning opportunities, such as access to PIN’s e-learning platform and webinars

• Annual staff retreat

• Friendly and fair work environment with small collective where everyone knows each other

Job Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Social Science, development study, economics, statistics and related fields of studies.

• Minimum 2 to 4 years of MEAL experience in multiple project MEAL related task management

• Experience in MEAL and on similar position (multiple project MEAL related experience is preferred)

• Experience in developing multisectoral project M& E plans, training staff, capacity building quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and reporting and other aspects of M&E.

• Knowledge of Oromifa language is mandatory

• Previous working experience in the INGO environment

• Computer friendly (Word, excel, power point, outlook etc)

• knowledge of spoken & written Amharic and English.

• 3 strong references (will be crosschecked/contacted)

How To Apply

• Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via THIS LINK until July 31/2025

• People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

• All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

• We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Please note: PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). 

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.