MEAL Specialist

Job Level Specifications Essential Postgraduate qualifications in Monitoring and Evaluation or Project Management Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences or project management 5 years experience in deg and implementing MEAL systems within an NGO/development sector with at least 3 years in a similar role. Strong technical understanding of monitoring, Evaluation and Learning across multiple partners Knowledge of MEAL methodologies and tools, including qualitative and quantitative approaches. Proficiency in statistical software and data visualization tools. Implementation of MEAL Strategy and System: Lead the implementation of the overall Program MEAL plan and system. Develop and streamline intervention specific tools and MEAL plans of the implementing program partners. Collaborate and lead the team in drafting intervention specific results chains, indicators, and data collection plans for the Program. Data Collection, verification, Analysis, and Reporting: Support the design and roll-out of data collection tools (e.g., surveys) and training programs Analyze data from research and studies to generate insights and evidence for decision-making. These include diagnostic market research/baseline, barrier analysis, Action research, Tracer studies and annual surveys. Generate relevant regular reports from the database to inform programming and decision making. Team Management and capacity Building Supervise the MEAL officers both at GOAL and partner organisations to achieve objectives of the program. Develop and update monthly and annual work plans for the MEAL team both at GOAL and partner organisations. Build Capacity of MEAL officers at GOAL and partner organisations to use and test key tools and to improve performance monitoring and conduct training sessions of staff in results-based management and effective monitoring of indicators. Accountability and Learning Oversee stakeholders, participants, and community feedback mechanisms to ensure Program accountability. Implement a collaborative learning agenda across the program interventions and partners. Ensure program learnings and results are documented, shared, and used to guide adaptive management Facilitate learning activities, including monthly MEAL team meetings, quarterly Program meetings and Learning events.