MEAL Team Leader

Experience and technical competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Data Science, Development Studies, or related field.
  

• Demonstrated experience managing MEAL systems in multi-sector programs (e.g., protection, cash, education).
  

• Experience working with international NGOs and managing partner relationships.
  

• Strong skills in data analysis (Excel, Power BI, R, or Python preferred).
  

• Experience with digital data collection tools (Kobo, ODK, CommCare).
  

• Solid understanding of logframes, indicators, and donor reporting requirements.
  

• Experience conducting DQAs, evaluations, and assessments.
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  

MEAL System Implementation & Quality Assurance

• Support the rollout and contextualization of organizational MEAL frameworks, tools, and guidelines across all projects in the field offices.
  

• Ensure consistent application of indicators, tools, and reporting templates across projects and partners.
  

• Review and provide technical feedback on data collection tools before deployment.
  

Monitoring & Data Management

• Coordinate and oversee routine monitoring activities (Post Distribution Monitoring, field visits, spot checks) across projects.
  

• Supervise MEAL staff to ensure timely and accurate data collection and submission.
  

• Conduct data cleaning, validation, and basic analysis to support reporting and decision-making.
  

Assessments, Evaluation & Learning Support

• Support the implementation of baseline, midline, and endline assessments in coordination with the MEAL Manager.
  

• Assist in planning logistics, training enumerators, and supervising data collection.
  

• Contribute to preliminary data analysis and draft findings.
  

Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)

• Oversee the day-to-day management of Feedback and Complaints Mechanisms (FCMs) across all sites in the field offices.
  

• Ensure feedback is properly recorded, tracked, and responded to within agreed timelines.
  

• Monitor functionality of CFM channels and escalate sensitive or critical issues appropriately.
  

• Support community engagement activities to ensure beneficiary voices inform programming.
  

Partner Support & Coordination

• Provide day-to-day technical support to partner MEAL staff on tools, data collection, and reporting.
  

• Review partner data and reports for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
  

• Support partners to comply with donor and organizational MEAL requirements.
  

Reporting & Documentation

• Compile and validate area-level data inputs for donor reports (monthly, quarterly, annually).
  

• Ensure proper filing and documentation of MEAL tools, datasets, and reports at area office level.
  

• Support preparation for audits, donor visits, and evaluations.
  

Coordination & Representation

• Represent the organization in area-level MEAL/Information Management coordination forums.
  

• Coordinate closely with program teams, operations, and partners to ensure MEAL integration in implementation.
  

• Share relevant updates, challenges, and risks with the Area Manager & MEAL Manager in a timely manner.