AP MEAL Officer Vacancy at World Vision Ethiopia

World Vision is currently seeking qualified and motivated professionals for the position of AP MEAL Officer in Boke, Ethiopia. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning, and development program coordination within the NGO sector.

The role involves supporting program planning, monitoring systems, evaluations, reporting, surveys, and stakeholder collaboration to improve program quality and accountability.

Position Details

Position: AP MEAL Officer
Organization: World Vision
Job Category: NGO / Monitoring & Evaluation
Location: Boke, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Applicant Type: Local Applicants Only
Education Level: Relevant Degree Required
Experience Required: Relevant NGO and MEAL Experience Preferred
Application Deadline: 17 June 2026

About World Vision Ethiopia

World Vision is a globally recognized humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and communities. The organization implements development and emergency response programs across Ethiopia and many countries worldwide.

World Vision Ethiopia focuses on community development, child protection, food security, education, health, and sustainable livelihoods while promoting safeguarding and accountability practices.

Job Summary

The AP MEAL Officer will support monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities for projects and programs within the operational area. The successful candidate will work closely with program teams, local government offices, and community stakeholders to strengthen data collection, reporting, assessments, and accountability systems.

The role also supports project planning, budget tracking, evaluations, and community engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development and Planning

• Support preparation of annual plans and budgets
• Participate in project and program design activities
• Ensure implementation of DME policies and LEAP approaches
• Identify and contextualize monitoring indicators
• Support proposal and concept note development

Monitoring and Reporting

• Conduct monitoring and reporting activities using performance indicators
• Track project activities and budget utilization
• Manage and analyze data for report preparation
• Utilize systems such as HORIZON and related tools

Evaluation and Assessments

• Facilitate project and program evaluations
• Coordinate with government offices and local communities
• Share evaluation findings with stakeholders for learning purposes

Accountability and Surveys

• Support social accountability and feedback mechanisms
• Facilitate surveys and field assessments
• Participate in data collection and enumerator orientation
• Ensure data quality through field verification processes

Networking and Collaboration

• Support collaboration with woreda governments and community partners
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and information sharing
• Promote cooperation through review of monitoring findings

Required Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have:

• Relevant university degree in:
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Statistics
  • Development Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Or related fields
• Experience in NGO or development sector programs is advantageous
• Knowledge of MEAL systems and reporting procedures
• Understanding of surveys, assessments, and data collection processes
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to work with communities and government stakeholders
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

Required Skills

• Monitoring and evaluation expertise
• Data collection and reporting
• Communication skills
• Community engagement
• Accountability systems understanding
• Analytical thinking
• Team collaboration

Safeguarding and Organizational Policy

World Vision maintains zero tolerance for violence, abuse, and exploitation against children and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will undergo background screening and safeguarding verification procedures.

Applicants are also advised that the organization does not request payment during any stage of recruitment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply through the official World Vision career portal below:

Apply Here

Why This Opportunity Matters

This position offers valuable experience for professionals interested in monitoring and evaluation careers within the NGO and humanitarian sector. The role provides exposure to program accountability systems, field monitoring, data management, and development program implementation.

Candidates searching for NGO jobs in Ethiopia, MEAL officer vacancies, and monitoring and evaluation careers are encouraged to apply before the application deadline.