PMEAL Coordinator

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

PLANNING

• Participate and contribute to the overall CBDRM/DRR strategy planning and implementation.
• Lead on developing planning tools, including theories of change, logical frameworks, and PMEAL plans.
• Support the development and review of logical frameworks, MEAL plans, Plan of Action, and indicator tracking tools for DRR projects.
• Coordinate inputs to project proposals, concept notes, and strategic action plans.
• Support project teams in aligning plans with donor and LRC requirements.
• Ensure alignment of DRR PMEAL systems with the LRC PMEAL framework.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

• Lead the design and implementation of M&E processes, including baselines, endlines, outcome monitoring, and evaluations.
• Conduct monitoring visits to assess progress, verify data, and ensure implementation quality.
• Ensure that PMEAL staff follow and meet internal and external reporting and monitoring standards.
• Oversee data management, validation, and flow between field and central levels.
• Develop and update monitoring tools and methodologies.
• Support the execution and review of project and program evaluations, ensuring methodological quality and utility of findings.

 ACCOUNTABILITY

• Ensure that accountability mechanisms and RCRC CEA minimum actions are integrated across DRR projects.
• Supervise the implementation and follow-up of feedback and complaint mechanisms.
• Ensure that feedback from communities is systematically analyzed and informs planning and implementation and that feedback loops are closed through timely and appropriate responses based on community input received.
• Promote transparent communication and ensure affected populations are informed of project objectives, activities, and outcomes.

LEARNING

• Capture and document lessons learned, success stories, and good practices from DRR interventions.
• Facilitate internal learning processes, including after-action reviews and reflection sessions.
• Encourage the integration of learning into new proposals, plans, and operational approaches.
• Lead PMEAL Officers in organizing knowledge-sharing sessions across DRR teams.

REPORTING

• Oversee the preparation and quality assurance of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of data across all reports before submission.
• Provide technical guidance to PMEAL staff to ensure compliance with donor and LRC standards.
• Review donor reports for coherence, data accuracy, and completeness.
• Develop and refine reporting tools and templates to streamline the process.
• Support the inclusion of PMEAL data and analysis in proposals and strategic documents.

OTHERS

• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and technical guidance related to PMEAL.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings with PMEAL and Data staff to plan activities and address challenges.
• Build and strengthen the capacity of the DRR team to deliver high-quality PMEAL outputs.
• Represent the DRR Unit in PMEAL-related internal and external coordination, with partners and donors.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Function Specific Experience

• Experience in planning, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning within social or humanitarian programs.
• Experience in community-based approaches, needs assessments, and awareness activities.
• Strong analytical and data management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and MEAL tools such as Survey 123, Power BI, or other relevant platforms.

• Experience in project cycle management and report writing.
• Experience in building PMEAL capacity of staff and volunteers through training, coaching, or mentoring.
• Familiarity with accountability mechanisms and community feedback systems.
• Experience in working with teams and under pressure.
• Previous experience as an LRC volunteer is an asset.

Industry Related Experience

• Prior experience working with NGOs.
• Experience coordinating PMEAL systems in humanitarian or development programs.
• Experience in emergency response or DRR programming is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an asset.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong coordination and communication skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff under high-pressure or complex conditions.
• Adaptability and problem-solving in dynamic operational environments.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
• Upholds LRC values and Fundamental Principles through accountability and transparency.

Years of Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience