Posted
22 days ago
Deadline
in 7 days
Location
Multiple (Regional)
Job Description
As part of its preparation for an upcoming multi-country program, FC Africa is establishing a lean and high-impact regional team to provide strategic oversight, technical leadership, and results management across target countries. The team will comprise key cross-functional roles including a Regional MERL Lead (with Programme Coordination for Results and Learning), Climate and Green Economy Enterprise Support Lead, Safeguarding Lead, Gender Inclusion Lead, and MERL Analyst.
ABOUT FC Africa
FC Africa is a leading economic development consulting firm established in 2006, implementing high-impact programs across agriculture, manufacturing, and service sectors in Ethiopia and beyond. FC combines deep local context understanding with strong execution capability to deliver measurable outcomes in job creation, enterprise growth, investment mobilization, and inclusive economic development.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
FC Africa is currently exploring participation as implementing partner in an upcoming multi-country program focused on enterprise development, access to finance, and inclusive job creation across selected African markets. The initiative is expected to target nano and micro enterprises, with a strong emphasis on youth and women, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas in green economy. FC Africa will play a central role in program design, coordination, and oversight, working with a network of local partners to deliver scalable and impactful interventions. The program is anticipated to adopt a market-driven and ecosystem-based approach, integrating enterprise support, financial inclusion, and skills development to drive sustainable livelihoods and economic resilience.
POSITION: MERL ANALYST
Position Summary
The MERL Analyst supports implementation of the MERL system through data collection, analysis, reporting, and field verification. The role ensures accurate, timely, and high-quality data to inform program decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of monitoring and results measurement systems
- Collect, clean, validate, and manage program data
- Conduct field visits to verify implementation and results
- Support data analysis and reporting (quarterly, annual, ad hoc)
- Maintain databases and dashboards
- Assist in surveys, assessments, and research activities
- Support documentation of case studies and success stories
- Ensure compliance with MERL guidelines and standards
Reporting
- Reports to MERL Lead
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Development Studies, or related field
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, or data analysis
Strong skills in:
Data collection, cleaning, and validation
Quantitative and qualitative analysis
Database management and reporting
Experience supporting field-based data collection and verification processes
Familiarity with MERL systems and tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Kobo etc.)
Experience working with development programs (MSME, livelihoods, or finance preferred)
Ability to work with large datasets and produce clear, concise reports
Strong attention to detail and data quality assurance
Good communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to travel for field verification and data collection
Required Skills
- Communication
How to Apply
FC Africa invites qualified candidates to apply. Interested applicants should submit an updated CV and a one-page cover letter to: jobs@fcafrica.com. Applicants must indicate the position title “MERL ANALYST” in the subject line of their email.
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