Overview
Support field-level MEAL implementation by ensuring timely, accurate, and verified data collection, basic data management, and documentation, contributing to improved data quality and effective program monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
- Support routine monitoring data collection across key project components.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor implementation progress and validate reported activities.
- Compile monitoring data from partners and field sources.
- Clean and organize datasets to ensure completeness and consistency.
- Conduct spot checks to verify accuracy of reported data at field level.
- Coordinate with partner MEAL focal points to ensure timely data submission.
- Prepare monthly cleaned and updated monitoring datasets.
- Prepare monthly data verification reports, including discrepancies and key findings.
- Prepare updated tracking tools (VSLA, CAP, MSF, beneficiary data, etc.).
- Prepare field visit summaries with key observations and issues.
- Prepare documentation packages (photos, notes, supporting evidence).
Required Experience
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience in MEAL, data collection, or field monitoring.
- Experience working in community-based or rural development programs (preferably livelihoods, agriculture, or social development).
- Experience in supporting field data collection and verification.
- Basic understanding of qualitative data collection (FGD, KII).
