MEAL officer

  Organization   NEP+

Position MEAL officer

Location Addis Ababa

Type of Employment Contract

Duration :- until June 30/2027 with possibility of extension up on the performance of the employee

Required number 2

Salary as per the organization scale

Report to MEAL Director

About the NEP+

The Network of Networks of HIV- Positives in Ethiopia (NEP+), was established in 2004, as an umbrella organization of twelve PLHIV networks comprised of nine regional states, two city administrations and one national PLHIV women networks. NEP+ is legally registered as per new federal ACSO with registration No 1483 principally committed to end HIV and other top deadly diseases and its impacts; advocate for the rights of PLHIVs, and other marginalized community in the country. In order to meet its mission and strategic objectives, NEP+ would like to invite competent and qualified applicants for the following post. 

JOB SUMMARY: 

The purpose of MEAL Officer position is to assist the CLM ( community Lead Monitoring ) project  in overall management and output of the Project The job holder renders technical MEAL support to member networks and assists in demonstrating progress against strategic objectives of NEP+. The post holder is also responsible for assisting the generation of regular and ad hoc reports for external purposes.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

A .Accountability and Learning

1. Oversee the implementation and management of the Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanism (CFRM) in alignment with NEP+ accountability frameworks.
2. Ensure beneficiary feedback systematically captured, analyzed, and used to enhance program effectiveness.
3. Support project teams in collecting and documenting good practices, lessons learned, and feedback based on established M&E plans.
4. In collaboration with the regional networks and ISHIDO, analyze data and propose program reorientation as needed.
5. Ensure the availability of donor and NEP+ visibility in all materials and equipment, as well as billboards in all supported health facilities.
6. Ensure the placement of Complaints Response Mechanism (CFRM) key channels and messages with billboards and suggestion boxes in all supported health facilities.
7. Enhance the establishment and implementation of CFRM community committees.
8. Ensure learning through capturing learning, best practices, and challenges, and organizing quarterly/bi-annual review meetings with local government authorities

B Reporting and Documentation

1. Support the development of high-quality and timely reports in collaboration with Regional Networks ISHIDO and MOH
2. Ensure the timely submission of reports to the concerned stack holder  NEP+ Management team adhering to required deadlines.
3. Compile and draft program progress reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually) against key indicators and proposal targets.
4. Synthesize and analyze MEAL data to produce summary reports, graphs, tables, and thematic findings for internal and external stakeholders.
5. Ensure the availability and verification of data sources across all supported health facilities, maintaining proper documentation in both hard and soft copies as Means of Verification (MoV).
6. Act as the focal point for CLM project for reporting-related queries, ensuring alignment with reporting templates, donor requirements, and organizational guidelines.
7. Ensure timely data entry into NEP+ data management system.
8. Support gender and other relevant assessments, ensuring key findings are well-documented and shared with relevant stakeholders.

C, Data Management and Coordination

1. Under the direct supervision of the Regional networks ,associations about CLM Project and with technical support from the MEAL at NEP+ head office , lead the compilation and quality control of monthly reporting tools, including Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT),and regional networks reports.
2. Monitor progress against key indicators, ensuring reports accurately reflect program achievements, challenges, and necessary adjustments.
3. Systematically manage the M&E data and information system, overseeing data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
4. Provide technical guidance and support to Regional networks Mand E teams on data management, verification, and analysis.
5. Ensure proper organization and documentation of all project data, including best practices, lessons learned, success stories, and case studies, for effective learning and knowledge sharing
6. Organize and facilitate regular project implementation reviews, performance assessment meetings, and learning sessions to enhance program effectiveness.
7. Ensure strong coordination and communication within the MEAL team and across other stack holders  to promote data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
8. Assists the development and/or updating of MEAL plans, guidelines, tools and systems to be used by NEP+ and its members
9. Support the identification of higher level indicators to assess progress and overall in NEP+ against NEP+’s strategic plan; 
10. Assist the development of effective results frameworks and subsequent indicators at project and members level(s); 
11. Assist in designing baseline, midterm, and end term evaluation of different projects;
12. In collaboration with different units, periodically monitors the quality of data collected and reports produced, and agree on actions required;
13. Assists that the database of NEP+ is well designed, electronically maintained and made accessible to relevant staff;
14. Provides statistical information for users within and outside NEP+;
15. Participates in the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and best practice;
16. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.