MEAL Coordinator - Re-Advertised (Contingent to Donor Funding)

MEL management and technical quality assurance:

• Responsible for implementation and oversight of all MEL activities for the programme
• Guide and define the strategy on follow up on key assumptions of the ToC generating learning and contributing to the programme steering
• Guide the designing appropriate M&E mechanisms and reporting protocols (MEL plan annual workshops pause and reflect sessions MEL reporting etc)
• Lead the regular review of programme design (TOC and Log frame) at least annually and ensure MEL reporting to the programme team and country office as well as externally to the donor reflecting learning and evidence from the ground
• Responsible for guiding the design and implementation of key studies for monitoring the programme impact and indicators (such as baseline mid-term evaluation final evaluation etc.)
• Identify opportunities to provide and present insights from evaluations and learning internally and externally to contribute to decision-making and strategic planning processes in the programme as appropriate
• In collaboration with the rest of the project team develop knowledge management strategies for the projects
• Support team-wide efforts to make learning a core part of the programme management process so that key learning questions are answered.

Team management

• Supervise and coordinate the work of the MEL team composed by a database advisor a data analyst a programme quality advisor and a learning and knowledge advisor.

Stakeholder relationship management:

• Provide advice and guidance on MEL to programme staff and consortium partners
• Identify and design capacity building initiatives to upskill SNVs project staff and consortium partners staff on MEL practices.
• Represent SNV in external events to share insights of organisational and programme evidence and learning.

Qualifications :

• Masters degree in International Development Agriculture Social Science or other related fields of study.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in MEL design and implementation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in team management of MEL staff.
• Solid understanding of young womens agri-preneurship specificities in the Ethiopian context
• Flexible and able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment and complex situations.
• Fluency in English is required.

Additional Information :

Contract Type: National Full-time

This position will be based on donor funding and approval confirmation.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Contract Duration: An initial one-year term with the possibility of extension based on performance and available budget.

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 25th of June 2025. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the highest level of confidentiality. 
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position we will be in touch shortly to inform you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV  
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environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling
and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal global network of experts.

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on the basis of disability status religion ethnic origin gender sexual orientation etc

Vetting
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SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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