Dan Church Aid (DCA) is a Danish humanitarian and development organization working to empower people affected by poverty and disasters. In Ethiopia, DCA focuses on Humanitarian Response, Food Security, Resilience Building, and Gender and Capacity Building of Civil Society Organizations.
DCA Ethiopia is currently seeking a qualified and competent candidate for the following position:
1. MEAL Assistant – Waghimra (Sekota)
- Vacancy Number: DCA-Eth/VA-007/2026
- Duty Station: Waghimra, Sekota
- Number of Positions: 1
- Type of Contract: One-year contract with possibility of extension
- Reporting to: Program Manager
- Expected Start Date: May 01, 2026
- Salary: According to DCA’s National Staff Salary Scale
- Application Deadline: March 28, 2026
Qualification and Experience:
- Minimum Diploma in Development Studies, Statistics, Economics, Demography, Project Planning and Management, or related social science field
- At least 2 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation
- Experience working with vulnerable populations in humanitarian or refugee contexts
- Strong knowledge of MEAL systems, data collection, management, analysis, and reporting
- Practical experience using Kobo/KoBoToolbox for data collection, extraction, and analysis
- Understanding of project cycle management and ability to design data collection tools (surveys, interviews, FGDs)
- Strong communication skills, attention to confidentiality, diversity, and data protection
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain effective working relationships
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Implement MEAL systems according to DCA policies and project MEAL plan
- Conduct field monitoring, beneficiary verification, post-distribution monitoring (PDM), and baseline assessments
- Maintain updated beneficiary and project databases
- Compile and analyze monitoring data to track outcomes and document lessons learned
- Support community feedback and complaints mechanisms
- Generate timely monitoring reports for project management and donor compliance
- Collaborate with Program and CO MEAL teams to integrate MEAL activities into project planning and implementation
- Contribute to learning and continuous improvement of MEAL processes
Required Skills:
- Project management
- Data management and analysis
- Knowledge of digital data collection tools (Kobo/KoBoToolbox)
- Reporting and documentation skills
How to Apply:
Submit only your application letter and CV via the DCA intranet: MEAL Assistant – Sekota, Waghimra
DCA is an equal opportunity employer. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of age, gender, marital status, religion, political, or ethnic affiliation.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.