About This Role
This is a behind-the-scenes role that powers data-driven decision-making for a multi-country development program. As a MERL Analyst, you will not merely track indicators—you will translate raw field data into actionable insights that shape program strategy and donor reporting. The position suits a methodical professional who enjoys working with numbers and narratives, ideally someone who thrives in a regional coordination function rather than a single-site project.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The employer is seeking a professional who can bridge technical monitoring frameworks with real-world implementation challenges. While the listing implies three to five years of experience, the real emphasis is on analytical rigor and the ability to handle multi-country data flows without losing accuracy. They likely value candidates who have worked with logical frameworks, data quality assurance protocols, and donor-specific reporting standards—not just someone who has collected surveys.
How to Approach This Application
Focus your application on demonstrating how you have turned data into decisions in previous roles. Provide a concrete example where your analysis influenced a programmatic shift or improved reporting efficiency. Since FC Africa operates across agriculture, manufacturing, and services, highlight any cross-sector experience and your comfort with regional or multi-site data aggregation. Avoid generic statements about loving data—instead, show you understand the stakes of poor data in donor-funded programs.
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for a mid-career monitoring and evaluation professional who wants to move from project-level work to regional strategic oversight. Competition will be moderate, but candidates who can show experience with multi-country or multi-sector programs will have a clear advantage.
POSITION
As part of its preparation for an upcoming multi-country program, FC Africa is establishing a lean and high-impact regional team to provide strategic oversight, technical leadership, and results management across target countries. The team will comprise key cross-functional roles including a Regional MERL Lead (with Programme Coordination for Results and Learning), Climate and Green Economy Enterprise Support Lead, Safeguarding Lead, Gender Inclusion Lead, and MERL Analyst.
ABOUT FC Africa
FC Africa is a leading economic development consulting firm established in 2006, implementing high-impact programs across agriculture, manufacturing, and service sectors in Ethiopia and beyond. FC combines deep local context understanding with strong execution capability to deliver measurable outcomes in job creation, enterprise growth, investment mobilization, and inclusive economic development.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
FC Africa is currently exploring participation as implementing partner in an upcoming multi-country program focused on enterprise development, access to finance, and inclusive job creation across selected African markets. The initiative is expected to target nano and micro enterprises, with a strong emphasis on youth and women, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas in green economy. FC Africa will play a central role in program design, coordination, and oversight, working with a network of local partners to deliver scalable and impactful interventions. The program is anticipated to adopt a market-driven and ecosystem-based approach, integrating enterprise support, financial inclusion, and skills development to drive sustainable livelihoods and economic resilience.
POSITION SUMMARY
The following positions are proposed to support the effective design, coordination, and implementation of the program at regional level. Each role plays a critical and complementary function in ensuring strong technical oversight, quality assurance, compliance, and results delivery across multiple countries, while working closely with service providers and ecosystem partners.
POSITION: MERL ANALYST
Position Summary
The MERL Analyst supports implementation of the MERL system through data collection, analysis, reporting, and field verification. The role ensures accurate, timely, and high-quality data to inform program decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of monitoring and results measurement systems
- Collect, clean, validate, and manage program data
- Conduct field visits to verify implementation and results
- Support data analysis and reporting (quarterly, annual, ad hoc)
- Maintain databases and dashboards
- Assist in surveys, assessments, and research activities
- Support documentation of case studies and success stories
- Ensure compliance with MERL guidelines and standards
Reporting
Reports to MERL Lead
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Development Studies, or related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, or data analysis
- Strong skills in:
- Data collection, cleaning, and validation
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Database management and reporting
- Experience supporting field-based data collection and verification processes
- Familiarity with MERL systems and tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Kobo etc.)
- Experience working with development programs (MSME, livelihoods, or finance preferred)
- Ability to work with large datasets and produce clear, concise reports
- Strong attention to detail and data quality assurance
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to travel for field verification and data collection
How To Apply
FC Africa invites qualified candidates to apply. Interested applicants should submit an updated CV and a one-page cover letter to [email protected]. Applicants must indicate the position title “MERL ANALYST” in the subject line of their email.
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