Organization: Mercy Corps
Location: Addis Ababa
Grade: Senior level – Senior
Occupational Groups:
Education, Learning and Training
Monitoring and Evaluation
Closing Date: 2024-12-26
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.
Mercy Corps has been present in Ethiopia since 2004 working to drive bold and transformative ideas, working closely with government, the private sector and civil society actors to build a more resilient country, ensuring that programs are responsive to and influenced by participants and stakeholders. With the launch of Mercy Corps Global Strategy, Pathway to Possibility, the country office is poised to operationalize its three-year strategy with a vision to enhance the resilience of climate- and conflict-affected communities through market systems development for improved livelihoods, access to food, and safe and clean water to thrive in the face of crises. In Ethiopia, our strategy focuses in the four outcome areas: 1) Economically marginalized populations have improved and diversified livelihoods, income, and assets; 2) Pastoralists, farmers, and households have access to sustainably produced, safe, nutritious food; 3) Social cohesion and inclusive governance processes are built in crisis-affected communities; and 4) People have equitable, sustained access to clean water and sanitation for domestic and productive use. Currently, we operate in six regional states – Afar, Gambella, Oromia, Somali, Amhara and South Ethiopia. Working with a diverse base of donors that includes United States Agency for International Development (USAID), European Union, GAC, Hilton Foundation, United Nations (UN), JOA, Sweden, EKN, and other foundations, Mercy Corps Ethiopia empowers people to recover from crisis, build better lives and transform their communities for good.
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Collaborate with programme leadership to design and implement MEAL strategies that align with programme objectives in forced displacement and migration contexts.
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Develop and refine MEAL frameworks, systems, and tools to monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and enhance accountability.
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Lead the identification and establishment of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure programme impact and inform decision-making.
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Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure MEAL strategies align with donor requirements, national policies, and programme priorities.
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Facilitate capacity-building initiatives, including training and coaching, to strengthen MEAL skills among team members and local stakeholders.
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Ensure data collection processes are gender-sensitive and inclusive, capturing the experiences of vulnerable populations, including refugees, IDPs, and host communities.
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Analyse data and produce high-quality reports, providing actionable insights to improve programme design, delivery, and impact.
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Support the development of partnerships to enhance MEAL practices and foster knowledge sharing among stakeholders.
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Monitor and evaluate programme activities, making recommendations to refine approaches and ensure continuous learning and improvement.
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Review and support country team adherence to Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures;
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Assist in capturing and disseminating best practices on operations, finance and HR systems across country teams to ensure highest quality and standards.
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Collaborate with country finance leads in producing bi-annual master budgets.
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Support Mercy Corps global and regional initiatives for human resources, including safeguarding and diversity, and talent development;
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Collaborate with the people team to promote staff access to high quality learning opportunities, with a special emphasis on national team member development;
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Engage and support the programme team to ensure that adequate risk management systems are in place;
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Collaborate with country leadership to support preparedness and response to major disruptive events;
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Engage with country team on the internal audit process to track findings and ensure country team compliance with IA findings and recommendations;
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Engage with country level Ethics and Assurance managers as well as the global Ethics and Assurance department to track and analyze trends and needs across countries;
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Master’s Degree in statistics, economics or a relevant, directly related discipline, or, in its absence, equivalent relevant professional experience of minimum 10 years.
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Minimum 5 years professional experience in designing and/or implementing MEAL systems and tools for donor-supported programmes;
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Minimum 5 years professional experience in Africa is a requirement. Relevant experience in Ethiopia would be an advantage;
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An excellent verbal and written command of English is required.
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Minimum 3 years of experience relating to MEAL in forced displacement contexts;
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Minimum 3 years of experience relating to MEAL capacity development (development of MEAL package, training, capacity building, coaching).
Only candidates that are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.
“Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.”
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: December 26 2024 / 4:00 PM
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