MEAL Officer

The MEAL Officer will improve information management and data quality and strengthen knowledge sharing and learning across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Develop and implement a robust MEAL system aligned with organizational standards and procedures internally and externally.
• Conduct and support evaluation studies (baseline, midterm, and end-line) for the organization's projects.
• Design program monitoring tools and ensure effective monitoring of program outputs, outcomes, indicators, and targets.
• Contribute to monitoring and reporting processes, including annual, mid-term, quarterly, and ah hoc reports.

2. Accountability:

• Ensure effective accountability systems are in place, including beneficiary complaints and response mechanisms.
• Act as the focal point for receiving and channeling beneficiary feedback.

3. Learning:

• Contribute to program and organizational learning processes.
• Ensure all MEAL processes are gender-sensitive, inclusive, and participatory, capturing the voice of the target communities.

4. Reporting and Coordination:

• Provide regular updates and reports on MEAL activities to the management team and relevant project staff.
• Support field workers with data collection processes to ensure high adherence to policies, procedures, and research objectives.

5. Capacity Building:

• Provide MEAL support to implementing partners in program monitoring and evaluation management.
• Promote networking and collaboration with program stakeholders.

The ideal candidate for the MEAL Officer position should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Relevant experience in working on projects targeting gender equality and social inclusion.
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in a non-profit organization.
• Experience in research, data collection, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A good command of English and Arabic languages.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferable.