FC Africa Regional MERL Analyst Vacancy

FC Africa is inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the position of Regional MERL Analyst. The opportunity is part of a large upcoming multi-country development program focused on enterprise growth, financial inclusion, and inclusive employment creation across selected African markets.

This role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, and data analysis within development and NGO programs.

Position Details

Position: Regional MERL Analyst
Company: FC Africa
Job Category: NGO / Monitoring & Evaluation / Data Analysis
Location: Multiple Locations (Regional)
Employment Type: Full Time
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Preferred)
Experience Required: 3–5 Years
Application Deadline: 11 June 2026

About FC Africa

FC Africa is a leading economic development consulting firm established in 2006. The organization implements high-impact programs in agriculture, manufacturing, enterprise development, and service sectors across Ethiopia and other African countries.

FC Africa is recognized for delivering measurable results in enterprise growth, investment mobilization, job creation, and inclusive economic development initiatives.

About the Program

FC Africa is preparing to participate in a regional multi-country development initiative targeting:

• Enterprise development
• Financial inclusion
• Youth and women empowerment
• Green economy opportunities
• Sustainable livelihoods

The program focuses on supporting nano and micro enterprises, particularly in rural and peri-urban communities across Africa.

Job Summary

The Regional MERL Analyst will support implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) system through data collection, verification, analysis, and reporting activities.

The successful candidate will ensure accurate and high-quality program data to support decision-making, performance measurement, and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of monitoring and results measurement systems
• Collect, clean, validate, and manage program data
• Conduct field verification visits and monitoring activities
• Support quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting
• Maintain databases, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Assist with surveys, research, and program assessments
• Document success stories and case studies
• Ensure compliance with MERL standards and procedures
• Support data quality assurance and reporting accuracy

Required Qualifications

Applicants should meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Statistics
  • Economics
  • Data Science
  • Development Studies
  • Or related fields
• Master’s Degree is an added advantage
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Strong skills in:
  • Data collection and validation
  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Database management
  • Reporting and visualization
• Familiarity with MERL tools such as:
  • Excel
  • Power BI
  • Kobo Toolbox
• Experience supporting development programs
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel for field verification and data collection

Required Skills

• Communication skills
• Data analysis and reporting
• Attention to detail
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving ability
• Monitoring and evaluation expertise

Reporting Line

The Regional MERL Analyst will report directly to the MERL Lead.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• Updated CV
• One-page cover letter

Applications should be sent to: jobs@fcafrica.com

Applicants must clearly state:

 MERL ANALYST

in the email subject line.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This position offers an excellent opportunity for professionals interested in monitoring and evaluation, data analytics, and international development programs. Candidates will gain experience working on a large-scale regional initiative focused on economic development and inclusive growth across Africa.

Professionals searching for NGO jobs in Africa, MERL analyst careers, monitoring and evaluation vacancies, and development sector data roles are encouraged to apply before the deadline.