Job Description

Main Responsibility: Developing and ensuring Monitoring, evaluation, data management, indicator tracking

• Develop a MEAL-Plan, oversee and manage the overall MEAL system and its implementation in the program
• Assist project partners in the preparation of a MEAL plan.
• Measurement and assessment of program indicators (outcome, output, progress and performance indicators, etc.)
• Provide technical lead to quality MEAL system design, including tools and methods
• Conduct periodic monitoring visits for quality improvement,
• Ensure compliance with donor agency MEAL requirements
• Support the Knowledge Manager in operational research and development of knowledge products
• Coordinate implementation of program evaluations (impact, baseline, mid-term, final, etc.); support analysis and formulation of recommendations
• Conduct need based capacity building programs of program staff on MEAL system
• Lead the design of beneficiary feedback, complaints, redress mechanisms incorporating beneficiary input in the project cycle (design, monitoring, and evaluation); ensure data confidentiality

Provide inputs for review meetings / reflection events to enable midcourse corrections by program team

Skill

– Ability to design, implement and evaluate monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems for complex and diverse projects across different regions and sectors.
– Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, partners, beneficiaries and staff.
– Ability to use data analysis and visualization tools to generate evidence-based insights and recommendations for program improvement and learning.
– Ability to facilitate learning and knowledge sharing among MEAL staff and other program teams, and to promote a culture of learning and adaptation within the organization.
– Ability to manage resources efficiently and ethically, and to ensure compliance with MEAL standards and policies.