JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: Mercy Corps Ethiopia
Position Title: Market System and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MMERL) Advisor
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deadline: October 20, 2025
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global humanitarian and development organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. Operating in more than 40 countries, Mercy Corps partners with governments, the private sector, and communities to help people overcome adversity, build resilience, and thrive.
Since 2004, Mercy Corps Ethiopia has implemented innovative programs to strengthen livelihoods, food security, climate resilience, and market systems. The organization’s new three-year strategy, Pathway to Possibility, focuses on empowering climate- and conflict-affected communities through sustainable and market-driven development.
Position: Market System and MMERL Advisor
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) frameworks.
- Strengthen market systems development (MSD) strategies, ensuring integration with program objectives.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Provide evidence-based recommendations to improve program quality and performance.
- Support adaptive management and data-driven decision-making.
- Build capacity of program teams on MERL tools and practices.
- Coordinate with government, private sector, and civil society partners for system-level impact.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, International Development, Statistics, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Market Systems Development, MERL, or Knowledge Management.
- Advanced understanding of research methodologies, data visualization tools, and impact measurement.
- Experience managing large-scale data collection and analysis.
- Proven skills in strategic planning, project management, and data-driven program evaluation.
Success Factors
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English and Amharic (knowledge of additional local languages is a plus).
- Strong analytical, presentation, and report-writing abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and data analysis platforms.
- Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Equal Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting gender equity and diversity.
Qualified female and youth candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application electronically, including:
- A detailed CV,
- Three professional references, and
- Relevant educational or professional certificates.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Application Deadline: October 20, 2025
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