Evaluation & Learning Officer

About Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI)

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) Ethiopia is an autonomous institution reporting to the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MOLS), established in 2021. EDI aims to promote the emergence of a vibrant, competitive, and innovative private sector, focusing on a strong SME segment. It offers a comprehensive package of entrepreneurship support programs, including ecosystem and capacity building, access to finance, market linkage, and business incubation and acceleration services. As a national institution, EDI plays a key role in the Ethiopian entrepreneurial ecosystem and has shifted its focus from directly providing services to building the capacities of other public and private institutions. Additionally, EDI supports the development of private-sector manufacturing and service industries across the country, aiming to improve the competitiveness of existing Medium, Small, and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) and to support the growth of new enterprises, ultimately promoting improved entrepreneurship and decent employment ecosystems for sustainable economic growth and the creation of more job opportunities for youths and women. 

About SEED Program

The Sustainable Employment through Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development (SEED) Program is designed to enable young women and men to access dignified work through relevant skill enhancement, and entrepreneurship and enterprise development. In the next five years, a total of 1 million young people (80% young women and 10% vulnerable groups – homeless and internally displaced youth) will be enabled to find dignified work in 231,000 enterprises (205,000 new and 25,000 existing micro enterprises as well as 1,000 innovative startups).

SEED will be led by Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), a quasi-government entity, along with partners such as American College of Technology (ACT), eHealth IT Services PLC (Orbit Health and Orbit Innovation Hub), Hope Enterprises, and Ethiopian Aviation Academy (EAA), member of the Ethiopian Airlines Group.

In order to address the skilling gaps with youth, SEED will be anchored at the Technical, Vocational and Training (TVT) institutions mainly located at small urban centers and secondary cities. The program aims to support  the advancement of education and youth employment by capacitating  100 TVTs through  introducing transformative operational business models, enabling TVT leaders, standardizing TVT management systems, supporting the establishment and operationalization of business incubation centers, embedding/strengthening entrepreneurship programs in TVTs, supporting development of demand-driven and quality training programs, supporting linkages essential for cooperation and collaboration for TVTs to become self-reliant, entrepreneurial, and a go-to-space for entrepreneurs to learn, test their ideas and grow their businesses.

The program goals and objectives will be achieved through the following four major interventions; 

1. Transforming 100 TVTs towards enabling one million young people to find dignified and fulfilling work; 

2. Enhancing the employability of young people through skilling and enterprise development; 

3. Facilitating innovative access to finance and market linkages; and 

4. Improving enabling environment for entrepreneurship and enterprise development. 

SEED will focus on agriculture, manufacturing, digital economy, and services as priority sectors based on a value chain approach, evidence-based systemic change

The program would like to invite competent and qualified candidates to apply for the following positions to be hired on contractual basis Now Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) invites eligible candidates to apply for the Evaluation & Learning Officer position.

Job Description 

The ME&L Officers will report to the ME&L Manager and work closely with program managers and stakeholders to ensure that data-driven decisions are made. Their primary responsibilities include monitoring program effectiveness, developing evaluation frameworks, and documenting lessons learned to improve project outcomes

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The specific duties of the ME&L Officers include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure real-time data collection, compilation, and analysis for informed decision-making.
• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation activities to assess project progress.
• Train staff on ME&L tools, frameworks, and reporting systems.
• Support the design of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, and ArcGIS) to present insights.
• Document best practices and lessons learned for knowledge-sharing and program improvement.
• Ensure compliance with data security, governance, and protection policies.
• Prepare and submit high-quality periodic reports (quarterly and annual reports).
• Collaborate with project teams and external partners to align ME&L processes with global best practices.
• Any other duties assigned by the ME&L Manager.

Project: Sustainable Employment through Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development (SEED)

Activity Title: Employment Request for Junior Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer

No. of positions: 1

Reports to: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (ME&L) Manager

Source of Budget: SEED

Duty Station: Addis Ababa: EDI headquarters.

Expected Places of Travel: On project implementation area as required.

Duration of the contract: 12 months with a possibility of extension

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science/Information Technology, Economics, Development Studies, and Business Management, or other related fields.

• Work Experience:

• Master’s degree: Minimum 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management, and analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

• Strong knowledge of entrepreneurial development policies and regulatory frameworks in Ethiopia.

• Proficiency in data analysis software (SPSS, STATA preferred).

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and analytics tools.

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and research skills.

• Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation abilities.

Expected Outcomes

• Strengthened ME&L framework to ensure data-driven decision-making.

• Improved program evaluation and reporting processes.

• Enhanced staff capacity in ME&L methodologies.

• Greater organizational accountability and transparency in project implementation.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the necessary services. The applicants should clearly describe the name of the position they are applying for on their application letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from women and persons with disabilities, with reasonable accommodations provided to support their participation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals. Any form of abuse, neglect, or exploitation will not be tolerated. Background checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process to ensure candidates uphold the highest standards of protection and safety.

Please also be aware that EDI does not demand any payment from applicants at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. Additionally, EDI has not enlisted any agent for recruitment purposes. We emphasize that EDI is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants should submit their recent and compressive CV with a motivation letter of application and other relevant supporting documents via email: hr@edi-ethiopia.org or in Ethio-jobs platform up to or before 30, March, 2025, 4:00 P.M. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:30 A.M to 12:30 A.M in the morning and from 1:30 P.M to 5:30 P.M local time in the afternoon.

The client’s Address is:

Entrepreneurship Development Institute EDI

Around:  Wossen Road

Infront of Wossen Grocery

Inside Center of Engineering Excellence compound 3rd floor

Telephone number: +251 115571150

Email: info@edi-ethiopia.org

Country: – Ethiopia, Addis Ababa