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Development Expertise Center (DEC) Internal / External Vacancy Announcement

Development Expertise Center (DEC) is a National Civil Society Organization established in 2007 and re-registered in May 2019 in accordance with the Authority for CSOs Proclamation of the Ethiopian Government (Registration No. 0009). DEC implements programs in Child Well-being and Education Development, Gender and Life Skill Development, Employable Skills Development, Advocacy, and Humanitarian Emergency Programs across several regions of Ethiopia.

DEC invites qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following position.

Position: MEAL Officer – Shelter Construction

Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Contract Duration: One (1) year
Number of Positions: One (1)

1. Job Summary

The MEAL Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities for shelter construction and related humanitarian interventions. The position ensures quality implementation, accountability to affected populations, donor compliance, and learning for improved program performance.

2. Key Responsibilities

Establish and manage MEAL systems for shelter construction projects
Develop and implement MEAL plans aligned with project objectives
Monitor construction progress against work plans, BOQs, and technical standards
Conduct regular site visits using shelter quality checklists
Track contractor performance and construction milestones
Conduct or support baseline, midline, and end-line assessments
Measure outcomes related to shelter adequacy, safety, durability, and occupancy
Establish and manage Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms (CFM) at shelter sites
Promote accountability to affected populations and ensure communities are informed about entitlements, targeting criteria, and PSEA reporting channels
Track, analyze, and ensure timely resolution of complaints
Analyze MEAL data and prepare weekly, monthly, and donor reports
Document best practices, lessons learned, success stories, and challenges
Integrate protection mainstreaming and survivor-centered PSEA principles
Ensure confidentiality, data protection, and do-no-harm principles in all MEAL activities

3. Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field

4. Required Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant MEAL experience
Prior experience in shelter, construction, infrastructure, or emergency response projects is strongly preferred
Experience working with refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs) is an added advantage

5. Required Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of Sphere Shelter Standards and humanitarian accountability
Experience with data collection tools such as Kobo, ODK, and Excel
Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills
Ability to conduct fieldwork in remote and challenging environments
Excellent communication and coordination skills
High level of integrity, neutrality, and attention to detail

6. Language Requirements

Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
Knowledge of Amharic and local languages (e.g., Nuer, Anywa/Aynuwak) is an advantage

Posting Date

📅 January 16, 2026

Closing Date

📅 January 26, 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to send their non-returnable CV and copies of relevant supporting documents to the following email address:

📧 mos@decethiopia.org