Monitoring Evaluation Accountability Learning Officer

Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS)

Full time Posted: Jun 19, 2026

Career Level

Mid Level(3-5 years)

Location

Jimma, Oromia

Deadline

Jun 27, 2026

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About This Role

This role is not a back-office data entry position. It is a field-facing, hands-on advisory role based in Jimma, requiring you to translate monitoring and evaluation findings into actionable improvements for youth and farmer groups. You will serve as a bridge between technical MEAL systems and the real-world economic and social challenges of rural communities. The dual reporting line—to both the Field Office Coordinator and the Country Office MEAL Team—means you must balance local operational needs with national-level reporting standards.

What the Requirements Say About This Role

The implied profile is someone who can do more than collect data. The employer needs a practitioner who can train partners and staff in MEAL methodologies, meaning you must have strong facilitation skills and patience for capacity building. The focus on “economic and social wellbeing” suggests you should be comfortable working with qualitative indicators and community-level impact assessments, not just quantitative targets. Experience in agriculture, youth empowerment, or cooperative development will likely be highly valued, even if not explicitly listed.

How to Approach This Application

Your application must demonstrate that you understand MEAL as a tool for program improvement, not just accountability. Highlight any experience where you have used findings to adjust project activities or train field teams. Since the location is Jimma, emphasize your willingness to work in a rural setting and your ability to engage with local stakeholders such as farmer groups and producer organizations. Avoid generic MEAL jargon; instead, give concrete examples of how you have helped communities use data to make better decisions.

Best Fit

Who This Role Suits

This role is best suited for a mid-career MEAL professional who enjoys fieldwork and capacity building over desk-based reporting. Given the specific location and the dual reporting structure, it may attract fewer applicants, making it a good opportunity for someone with relevant local experience to stand out.

Position Title: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability Learning Officer

Number of Positions: One (1)

Duty Station: HRNS ET Jimma Field Office

Reports To: Field Office Coordinator (Administrative) & Country Office MEAL Team (Technical)

1. Core Technical Delivery

Familiarize with the scope and breadth of Neumann Foundation Ethiopia’s program activities to support effective day-to-day implementation.
Support the use of MEAL findings to strengthen the economic and social wellbeing of youth groups, farmer groups, and producer organizations.
Provide technical assistance and training to partners and staff on appropriate methodologies for planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
Ensure trainees and partners apply appropriate MEAL frameworks and tools in project implementation.
Collaborate with the Field Office Coordinator and Gender Officer to design and implement effective MEAL systems and tools.

2. MEAL and CommCare Data Management

Use Commcare for the project real data collection and analysis
Support and capacitate field staff, DAs and YAIG leaders/facilitators on the use of Commcare
Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation systems and tools.
Lead the design, planning, implementation, and analysis of baseline studies.
Coordinate and conduct regular monitoring and verification visits to partners and beneficiary communities.
Ensure accurate, timely, and complete data capture in the CommCare system; identify gaps and implement corrective actions through supervision and training.
Ensure timely availability of quality data on key project results through effective reporting systems.
Support and participate in project evaluations (baseline, midline, endline) and other assessments in coordination with the Country Office MEAL team.
Assist in the development and periodic review of MEAL manuals, frameworks, and tools aligned with project objectives.
Maintain close coordination with the Country Office MEAL team to ensure standardization and quality assurance.

3. Reporting and Visibility

Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual project performance reports in collaboration with field officers.
Document project activities, processes, emerging models, case studies, and lessons learned.
Prepare knowledge products and facilitate learning events to promote project visibility and learning.
Coordinate information from implementing partners and donors for the preparation of reports and presentations.

4. Compliance & Stakeholder Coordination

Coordinate with implementing partners to ensure consistent application of MEAL systems and reporting requirements.
Ensure alignment of MEAL practices with Neumann Foundation Ethiopia standards, objectives, and donor expectations.
Strengthen collaboration with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to support accountability and transparency.
Contribute to effective team integration and organizational alignment to enhance overall project performance and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibility for assigned adhoc duties: Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Field office Coordinator

Job Requirement

Education

A University Degree in Information Management, Statistics, Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Demography, Population Studies and/or any other related field.

Experience

Demonstrated experience in data processing and management of surveys, research and databases.
Experience with mobile data collection, cloud-based, digital data management and information systems.
At least 3 years’ direct experience in the position of monitoring and evaluation. Experience in the non-pofit sector is an added bonus.

How To Apply

Use the link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmGSkEycpZUnAYNGVAAwRrsAWssQWc3Zmm_WbEZEU0g44Emg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Dead Line June 26 2026