Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in : Mekele, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date : February 2026

Placement Length : 5 months

Language Requirements : English Level 5-Fluent

Eligibility : Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

In this role, you'll be instrumental in amplifying our impact and effectiveness. We're excited to embark on an initiative to develop a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) framework. This approach is designed to meticulously track project progress, uphold transparency and accountability in our implementation efforts, and gather valuable lessons for ongoing improvement. Your contribution will include training staff in MEAL methodologies, enabling stakeholder feedback mechanisms, and harnessing insights for strategic planning and resource allocation. Together, we will enhance our ability to achieve results and disseminate best practices across all our programs. Join us to make a meaningful difference!

As a volunteer, you will :

• Develop tools and systems for data collection and monitoring.
• Train staff on data collection protocols and techniques.
• Design and conduct baseline, mid-term, and end-line evaluations.
• Analyze data to assess project outcomes and impact; produce evaluation reports with recommendations.
• Implement feedback and accountability mechanisms, including beneficiary input.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing through workshops, platforms, and documentation of lessons learned.

Essential Requirements :

Essential Background :

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us

Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

Project : Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Partner : Heal Our People

Benefits

Volunteer Support and Requirements

Support Package

Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes :

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to :

Residency and Citizenship : Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.

Inclusion and Accessibility : Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!