MEِAL Assistant

Position Summary

The MEAL Assistant (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) will support Dijla Agricultural Association’s team in implementing a project that aims to strengthen farmers’ capacities through agricultural trainings, in-kind support, and the installation of agricultural tools and technologies.
The MEAL Assistant will play a vital role in monitoring project activities, collecting and analyzing data, ensuring accountability to beneficiaries, and supporting learning processes to improve project performance and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing project monitoring and evaluation plans in line with organizational and donor requirements.

• Conduct regular field visits to track progress, verify implementation, and ensure data accuracy.

• Collect, clean, and compile data related to farmer training sessions, distribution of agricultural inputs, and installation of agricultural tools.

• Support baseline, midline, and endline assessments to measure project outcomes and impact.

• Prepare activity monitoring reports, field visit checklists, and data summaries for review.

• Support data entry and database management to ensure proper documentation and timely reporting.

• Participate in developing and updating monitoring tools (surveys, feedback forms, beneficiary lists, etc.).

• Facilitate feedback and complaint mechanisms to ensure accountability and transparency with project beneficiaries.

• Collaborate with field teams to ensure proper data flow and accurate reporting of project indicators.

• Support lessons-learned sessions and ensure documentation of best practices and challenges.

• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and visual summaries for management and donors.

• Perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, or field data collection (preferably in NGO or development projects).

• Knowledge of agricultural programs and farmer support projects is a strong advantage.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of data collection tools (Kobo, ODK, or similar) is a plus.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with farmers and field staff.

• Ability to travel frequently to rural project sites in Ana and surrounding areas.

• Commitment to confidentiality, accountability, and professional ethics.

Interested applicants can send their most recent CV to this email:

hr@dijladaa.org

Subject line must read : MEAL Assistant

Closing date: 30 October 2025

Note: Applicants not meeting the requirements or received after closing date will not be considered. Females are highly encouraged to apply.