Research and Development Officer

6 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Ethiopianstoday Full time

ActionAid's Political and Programme Strategy Directorate seeks a highly skilled MEL & Research Officer to support the Combatting Modern Slavery project in Ethiopia and Ghana. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategies to ensure the project's objectives are met.

Main responsibilities include:

  • Designing and implementing MEL frameworks to capture and analyze data demonstrating project impact.
  • Conducting regular assessments and evaluations to inform programme improvement and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
  • Collaborating with ActionAid Ghana, ActionAid Ethiopia, and ActionAid International to maintain high standards of MEL and Research throughout the project.
  • Providing technical assistance and capacity building to national project teams to ensure effective implementation of MEL strategies.

To succeed in this role, candidates must possess a strong background in social research, international development, or a related field, with expertise in MEL systems, Theory of Change, and data analysis. Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative methods, excellent communication skills, and fluency in English are also required.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional to join ActionAid's team and contribute to the achievement of the Combatting Modern Slavery project's goals.



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