Organization: Mercy Corps
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2025
Job ID: 20093
Number of Positions: 1
About the Role:
The MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) & CARM (Community Accountability and Reporting Mechanisms) Specialist will lead monitoring, evaluation, research, reporting, and learning for the Ethiopia Conflict Sensitivity Hub (ECSH). The role ensures conflict-sensitive and gender-responsive approaches in humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding initiatives. It also involves coordinating with consortium partners, capacity building, data collection, and supporting evidence-based programming.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement MEL plans and systems for ECSH, including data quality assessments.
- Lead outcome harvesting exercises, surveys, research, and analysis.
- Manage information systems and reporting, including Tola data and donor narrative reports.
- Design conflict sensitivity monitoring tools and integrate context indicators into MEL systems.
- Support gender integration in programming, training, and conflict analysis.
- Facilitate capacity building, mentoring, and workshops for staff and partners.
- Organize dialogues, convenings, and strengthen partnerships with INGOs, CSOs, and relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to research, knowledge management, and advocacy efforts on conflict sensitivity and gender.
Qualifications & Experience:
- BA or Master’s degree in economics, statistics, MEL, project management, or related fields.
- 5–7 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, and program development in humanitarian, peacebuilding, or development contexts.
- Experience managing consortium-based programs and working with diverse partners.
- Strong skills in facilitation, mentoring, training, research, and data analysis.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and networking skills.
- Fluency in English and at least one local language.
- Knowledge of Ethiopia’s HDP (Humanitarian-Development-Peace) initiatives and conflict analysis tools.
Key Soft Skills:
- Resilience, empathy, cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and political awareness.
- Ability to lead sensitive initiatives and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.
Accountability & DEI:
- Support accountability to program participants and stakeholders.
- Promote gender equality, diversity, and inclusion across program activities.
How to Apply:
Submit a CV, three references, and relevant documents via:
Mercy Corps Application Link
This role is ideal for someone with strong MEL expertise, experience in conflict-sensitive programming, and the ability to coordinate complex, multi-partner initiatives while ensuring learning and accountability.