MEAL Officer Job Vacancy – Development for Peace Organization (DPO) – Addis Ababa, 2025

MEAL Officer Job Vacancy – Development for Peace Organization (DPO) – Addis Ababa, 2025

Development for Peace Organization (DPO) is seeking a qualified MEAL Officer to support its monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) activities. The MEAL Officer will play a key role in ensuring results-oriented program monitoring and supporting project staff in effective implementation of MEAL frameworks across all programs.

Location: Addis Ababa
Employment Type: Full-time
Career Level: Junior (1–3 years)
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: December 21, 2025

Job Summary

Reporting to the MEAL Manager, the MEAL Officer will:

• Facilitate the implementation of MEAL tools across all program activities
• Support project staff and regional coordinators in adhering to MEAL standards
• Develop monitoring work plans and ensure timely results-based reporting
• Maintain MEAL databases and organize program data collection
• Assist in evaluations, audits, and baseline studies
• Identify lessons learned and best practices for sharing with stakeholders
• Contribute to project design, including logframe development
• Ensure compliance with donor documentation requirements
• Perform other tasks assigned by the MEAL Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the MEAL Framework in collaboration with project teams
• Support capacity building of staff on monitoring and evaluation activities
• Collect, analyze, and manage project data according to program objectives
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual reports
• Facilitate audits, evaluations, and baseline studies
• Contribute to documentation of case studies and dissemination of best practices

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: BA/BSc, BSc/MSc in Development Studies, Rural Development, Statistics, Economics, or related social sciences
• Experience: Minimum 2 years (BA/BSc) or 4 years (MA/MSc) in MEAL or relevant field
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong analytical and data management skills
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills
  • Team player with adaptability and problem-solving skills
• Language: Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of local languages is an asset

How to Apply

Applicants must submit:

1. Motivation letter
2. Updated CV (merged PDF file)

Application Form: Submit Here
Email: recruitment@devforpeace.org
Subject Line: “MEAL OFFICER”

Applications must be submitted by December 21, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Information

• DPO is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of gender, nationality, religious/ethnic heritage, or disability.
• DPO maintains a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, authority abuse, and discrimination.
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks and are expected to comply with DPO’s ethical standards and UN Child Protection principles.