Overview
The MEAL Officer supports the delivery of a Sudan crisis localization facility’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system. The role is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Fund’s monitoring tools, data and learning processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain the Fund’s MEAL systems, databases and data collection tools.
- Coordinate routine and continuous data collection across axes.
- Continuously quality-assure data collection, upholding data quality, protection and confidentiality standards.
- Ensure data is disaggregated by age, gender and disability.
- Support the Technical Adviser in developing and refining core MEAL tools.
- Compile and collate monitoring data and partner reporting into inputs for regular reporting cycles.
- Support the capture and documentation of lessons learned and help maintain the Fund knowledge management and learning resources.
- Help organise and document participatory learning and reflection sessions.
- Support the coordination with the external Developmental Evaluation team on their data and information needs.
- Support community listening and feedback mechanism.
- Provide tailored and proportionate MEAL support to partners.
- Support partner MEAL capacity strengthening.
- Provide practical training and coaching to stakeholders on data collection tools and processes.
Required Experience
- At least 3 years of professional experience in a MEAL, monitoring or data-focused role with humanitarian and development organisations.
- Solid practical skills in data collection, data management, cleaning and basic analysis, including experience with digital data collection tools (e.g. Kobo).
- Proficiency in common computer packages e.g. Word, Excel, Power point etc.
- Demonstrated ability to organise workloads, meet deadlines and continually adapt approaches.
- Experience working in a cross-cultural team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment and strict adherence to confidentiality.
- Previous experience working with local partners, community-based organisations and other types of community groups.
- Previous experience working in a DRC legal entity (desirable).
- Previous experience working with Dynamics or a different robust ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, etc. (desirable).
- Basic knowledge of Power Apps or experience with internal grants systems development (desirable).
- Previous experience in East Africa / Sudan (desirable).
Qualifications
University degree in demographics, social sciences, statistics and MEAL or equivalent practical experience
