Meal Expert

 Main Responsibilities:

- Review and elaborate MEAL system, including data collection templates for multiple program activity lines; pre- and post-test tracking; attendance and participation logs; indicators tracking aligned with program goals; automatic calculation of key performance metrics; dashboards for daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring

- develop a database ensuring the integration and consolidation of multi-source data.

 - Ensure the system is user-friendly for program staff, with minimal technical support required.

- Develop instructions, guides, and training materials for staff on system usage.

- Perform data cleaning, validation, and basic statistical analysis to ensure data quality.

 -Support the preparation of donor-ready reports and internal progress summaries.

- Provide recommendations for continuous improvement of the MEAL system.

Required Education: Master’s Degree in one of the following areas: Statistics / Biostatistics; Monitoring & Evaluation / MEAL; Public Health or Epidemiology; Development Studies or Social Sciences with research focus; Data Analytics or Information Management.

Required qualifications:

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, macros, data visualization) and proven non complicated applications.

 - Strong statistical and data analysis skills.

 - Proven experience in designing and managing databases and developing analytical dashboards.

- Knowledge of MEAL systems used in NGOs including monitoring and evaluation frameworks, indicators, and results-based management.

Experience 

• A minimum of 7 years in related jobs, preferably in NGOs, educational or health institutions.

Other preferred requirements & skills

• Age: 27 and above
• Experience with programs in prevention, social endeavors, health and mental health, youth development, or education.
•  Familiarity with data management tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Power BI, or KoboToolbox).
• Languages:  Fluent in Arabic, English and French

Personal attributes

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Strong communication skills, including the ability to train non-technical staff.

- Strong sense of responsibility, punctuality, organization and accountability

Contract:

- Short term, project-based, flexible, with substantial work at offices

- Duration: 1-2 months

- Compensation will be determined based on deliverables, demonstrated technical capability and years of experience. A milestone-based payment schedule will be applied.