MEAL Coordinator

Job Title: MEAL Coordinator

Duty Station: Not Specified

Period of Employment: 6 months (renewable subject to performance and funding availability)

Salary Range: 1,200 - 1,500 USD

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring & Data Management

• Develop and implement project-specific MEAL plans, tools, and indicators in coordination with program teams.
• Supervise the design and rollout of data collection tools (e.g., surveys, focus group guides, checklists).
• Ensure timely and quality data collection, entry, cleaning, and analysis.
• Maintain and manage centralized MEAL databases and dashboards.

Evaluation & Learning

• Lead internal evaluations and support third-party evaluations across sectors.
• Facilitate after-action reviews and learning sessions to capture lessons learned and inform future programming.
• Compile and disseminate evidence-based recommendations and success stories.
• Integrate findings into ongoing program improvement cycles.

Accountability & Feedback Mechanisms

• Oversee the design and implementation of accountability mechanisms, including complaints and feedback systems.
• Ensure community input is systematically collected, documented, and used in program decision-making.
• Conduct training on accountability principles for program and field staff.
• Ensure confidentiality and timely response to sensitive complaints.

Capacity Building & Coordination

• Provide technical support and training to field MEAL staff and program teams on M&E standards and tools.
• Coordinate MEAL activities with program managers, partners, and relevant stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in MEAL-related working groups and external forums as needed.

Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely MEAL inputs for donor reports and internal dashboards.
• Support compliance with donor requirements, including indicators, disaggregation, and reporting formats.
• Document and share best practices, methodologies, and tools across teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social sciences, Statistics, International Development, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in MEAL roles within NGOs or humanitarian settings.
• Technical Skills: Strong skills in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Kobo, SPSS, etc.) and digital data collection platforms. Highly proficient in qualitative and quantitative MEAL methodologies.
• Languages: Fluent in written and spoken Arabic and English.
• Competencies: Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.

Application Guidelines

• Cover Letter Required: No.
• Submission Process: Submit your resume via email to [email protected] addressed to HR.
• Subject Line Requirement: You must mention the position title (MEAL Coordinator) in the email subject line. Applications without this exact detail will not be considered.