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Overview

The MEAL Officer is responsible for leading Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities for the AHEAD project, focusing on generating evidence for Anticipatory Action (AA) in conflict-induced displacement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and lead country-level impact evaluation for AHEAD Somalia.
• Manage quantitative data collection using KoBo and qualitative analysis.
• Facilitate the "ground-truthing" process by validating AI-driven machine learning forecasts.
• Organize after-action reviews and contribute to country case studies.
• Document the co-design of AAPs and AA mechanisms.
• Implement and manage Community Feedback Mechanisms (CFMs).
• Monitor and report on specific project indicators.
• Conduct financial and output analysis to determine cost-efficiency and VfM.
• Support H2R assessments.
• Train project staff, partners, and community committees on MEAL tools.
• Compile evidence and learning reports.
• Provide data and narrative inputs for reports.
• Participate in bi-weekly calls with the Global MEAL Lead and monthly AHEAD MEAL Technical Working Group.

Required Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEAL within a humanitarian or development context, preferably in fragile settings affected by conflict. Minimum 2–3 years specifically in research and/or impact evaluation (RCTs, quasi experimental, or similar analytical work). Demonstrated experience in leading or co-leading impact evaluations and quasi-experimental studies. Strong knowledge of designing and managing control and treatment group studies. Practical experience applying MEAL approaches in Anticipatory Action or Early Warning Early Action (EWEA) programming. Familiarity with financial analysis or tracking Value for Money (VfM) indicators. Familiarity with humanitarian coordination mechanisms and key international standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor degree in a relevant field (Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Information Management, or International Development). Master’s degree in a related field is desirable. Relevant certifications in Monitoring & Evaluation, data analysis, or impact evaluation (e.g., SPSS, Stata, or R) are an added advantage.

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