Field Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Learning (MERL) Officer

About the Organization

Positive Action for Development (PAD) is a vibrant, rapidly expanding, and results-driven civil society organization in Ethiopia. PAD is scaling up its interventions across the humanitarian, NEXUS, and development spectrum, expanding operations throughout the country, including in Addis Ababa, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, Afar, Somali, Tigray, Benishangul-Gumuz, and Ethiopia's southern regional states.

As PAD broadens its reach, it remains firmly committed to inclusive, equitable, and conflict-sensitive programming—respecting the diverse realities of communities while fostering peaceful coexistence and sustainable development.

Vision and Mission

Vision: A community of hope, humanity, and social justice.

Mission: PAD brings people together to work in partnerships; promotes hope, humanity, and social justice for every human life in all its fullness; and improves the livelihoods of disadvantaged groups for social and inclusive economic growth by actively engaging in positive actions, promoting responsive care and support, and addressing the root causes of poverty in Ethiopia.

Position Overview

PAD is seeking a qualified Field Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Learning (MERL) Officer for a project titled "Post-conflict medical, mental health, and psycho-social support (MHPSS) services to gender-based violence survivors and conflict-affected communities in Afar regional state." The Officer will be based in Afar regional state.

Key Responsibilities

The Officer will primarily be responsible for monitoring and evaluating project implementation.

Note

This document outlines the standard roles and responsibilities associated with this position. The descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties that align with the key responsibilities described herein. The roles and responsibilities are also subject to change.