All we do, and how we do it, seeks to promote God’s beauty, goodness, and truth in a broken world. As such, we are defined by our ability to make people’s lives measurably better; our ability to deliver impact is the measure of our collective success. For we know that we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God has already prepared in advance for us to do. At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of values called Heartbeat Values.
Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer
Duty Station: Chifera, Megale, Teru and Dallol (Afar Region)
Duration of Contract: Temporary Contract
Closing date: November 11, 2025
The JEOP MEAL Officer will be responsible to handle the MEAL tasks of the Joint Emergency Operation. S/he will also be responsible to build the capacity of JEOP program staff on MEAL related activities. The position holder undertakes post distribution monitoring surveys immediately after the completion of the food and cash assistance distribution. S/he will be responsible to ensure the proper documentation of periodic reports in compliance with SMILER guidelines. S/he will also carry out the learning assessment and document the best practices. He/she will also be engaged in Regional Technical Working Group Meeting organized by the donor; participate in baseline and end line surveys and review report from field office.
Principal Responsibilities
Key Result #1 – Capacity Building and Training
Provide M&E technical assistance to the JEOP program in the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data;
Organizes training materials on M&E tools, SMILER, DQA, PDM etc. in collaboration with the JEOP MEAL manager
Facilitates trainings and workshops organized at regional and zonal levels for the JEOP program staff
Trains enumerators who would involve in both paper-based and digital data collection
Provides induction to newly hired JEOP project staff on JEOP MEAL system
Key Result # 2-Monitoring, PDM and DQA
Conduct joint field monitoring in collaboration with government key stakeholders
Undertakes quarterly post distribution monitoring surveys in all operational woredas
Conducts field monitoring to check whether the planned activities are on the right track or not
Host monitoring team both from head office and consortium lead
Facilitate data quality assurance assessments in all JEOP operations
Key Result #3 – Evaluation and Assessment
Prepares terms of reference for periodic assessments in consultation with head office MEAL staff
Ensure that grant-funded programs comply with donor monitoring and evaluation requirements for performance measurement and results reporting;
Undertakes feasibility study of JEOP cash top up for transportation and cash in lieu of food appropriateness
Facilitates and supervise the implementation of JEOP annual result survey
Host external evaluators and/or consulting firms whenever JEOP-NR evaluations done in all operational woredas
Key Result #4 – Reporting and documentation
Collects periodic JEOP reports from all operational woredas, consolidate and submit to head office
Analyze PDM survey data and produce reports which s/he is supposed to submit to head office in a timely manner
Properly documents periodic reports, PDM survey result reports, field monitoring reports, and reporting guidelines
Follow the reporting guideline, summarize the PDM reports and timely submit to head office
Key Result #5 – Coordination and Networking
Provides monthly updates on the performance of program delivery measurement tools [wl3, smartsheet, & MS dynamics]
Leads the Annual Operation Plan [AOP] preparation of all JEOP Projects
Ensures the proper implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning system as per the donor requirement
Strictly follow the monitoring and evaluation systems stated in the USAID guideline for JEOP and follow the project proposal documents,
Engages in the field visits of emergency response projects as deemed necessary
Closely work with JEOP regional and zonal key stakeholders on MEAL related activities
Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements
Job Level Specifications
⮚ Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.
⮚ Strong Interpersonal skills,
⮚ Emotional maturity,
⮚ Cross-cultural Sensitivity,
⮚ Ability to work effectively under pressure
Education and Experience
⮚ BSc/BA in Agriculture/ Rural Development, Sociology, or relevant field of study.
⮚ 3 years related experience in a relevant position Preferably in INGO Setting.
⮚ Experience in General Food Distribution (GFD) Program and other Emergency Response projects
⮚ Experience on JEOP operations
Distinguishing Competencies
Strong computer skill and knowledge in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint, and email communication.
High level of initiative taking.
Language
⮚ Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Knowledge of local language of the intervention area is preferred.
Supervisory Responsibility
⮚ The position has no Supervisory Responsibilities.
Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Gender Responsibility
⮚ Provide adequate time to staff to participate in gender sensitivity workshops and related events.
⮚ Through observation, interviews, and spot-checks, ensure that the staff planning process is gender sensitive.
⮚ Build a better gender balance in staffing through affirmative action.
⮚ Observe if women staff are as involved as men in high-profile activities such as interaction with visitors and chairing meetings, and take corrective action if warranted.
⮚ Encourage female staff to participate in external networks (local and regional), as well as seminars and cross visits.
Gender Responsibility
⮚ Provide adequate time to staff to participate in gender sensitivity workshops and related events.
⮚Through observation, interviews, and spot-checks, ensure that the staff planning process is gender sensitive.
⮚Build a better gender balance in staffing through affirmative action.
⮚Observe if women staff are as involved as men in high-profile activities such as interaction with visitors and chairing meetings, and take corrective action if warranted.
⮚ Encourage female staff to participate in external networks (local and regional), as well as seminars and cross visits.
⮚ Facilitate open and regular discussions with staff on about the work environment, policies, and values convenient to gender issues.
Safety & Security Responsibility
⮚ Encourages compliance of Safety and Security principles and policies of the organization by all staffs;
⮚ Visiting project Offices and operational areas periodically to meet staff and making sure that all staff members are aware of the safety and security procedures;
⮚ Explains to staffs the reasoning behind the organization’s safety and security policies and procedures
⮚ Organizing local training sessions, such as First Aid, Fire Safety, and Defensive Driving for staff members. If possible, he/she should conduct briefing and training sessions himself/herself;
⮚ Ensures that safety and security objectives are added to performance reviews and evaluations of all staff members;
⮚ Encourages staffs to adopt safe and secure practices. Ensuring that updated personnel information related to safety (Record of Emergency Data) and security management are kept in Human resources.
How To Apply
Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Competent candidates should submit their application and updated CV’s ONLY to: recruitment_fhe@fh.org
Candidates MUST refer the position title " MEAL Officer" on the subject line of their email and applications.
Important Notes:
Please note that the subject of your email should be the position title " MEAL Officer".
Applications should be sent only once and repeated receipt of applications from one person is not acceptable.
