MEAL Officer

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement M&E frameworks, tools, and systems to monitor program performance.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor activities and ensure data quality.
• Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess project outcomes and impact.
• Track progress against project indicators and provide timely feedback to program teams.
• Maintain updated project databases and ensure proper documentation of M&E processes.
• Ensure effective complaint and feedback mechanisms are in place for beneficiaries.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of data collected through feedback channels.
• Facilitate regular feedback sessions with communities to ensure accountability.
• Identify & document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories for program improvement.
• Assist in organizing learning events and workshops for staff and stakeholders.
• Support the integration of learning into program planning and design.
• Prepare and submit high-quality monthly, quarterly, and annual MEAL reports.
• Provide data-driven insights to support donor reporting and proposal development.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.

Capacity Building

• Train project staff on MEAL tools, data collection methodologies, and reporting standards.
• Provide ongoing technical support to field teams to enhance their MEAL capacities.
• Work closely with program, field, and management teams to align MEAL activities with project goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information management, business administration, international development, social sciences, statistics, or any other relevant field. 

Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation field for education or development projects or programs.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for data collection, analysis, and visualization (kobo collect, Power BI).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and communicate findings effectively.

Additional Knowledge

• Knowledge of and commitment to principles of accountability, transparency, and learning in development programs.
• Familiarity with international standards and best practices in monitoring, evaluation, and learning within the development sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare comprehensive reports and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.