MEAL Officer

Job Description

The MEAL Officer is responsible for implementing and strengthening of the MEAL systems for the Response and assigned projects in the South Sudan/Sudan programme. S/he is responsible for providing support in the development and execution of MEAL plans; development and/or adaptation of MEAL tools; documentation and dissemination of key learnings in support of the project objectives and outcomes; and ensuring assigned projects are accountable to participants and other stakeholders in line with WCA and donor policies and practices.

S/he will be responsible for creating and updating the MEAL information management systems, in addition to coordinating and contributing to reporting requirements of the Response Programme, both internal and external, and participate in the best quality of programming. Working closely with the CP Manager and other programme staff, the MEAL officer will effectively contribute and support local partners (L/NGOs) implementing projects in partnership with War Child.

As part of partner support, the role holder will engage with partners on MEAL and reporting functions, assess capacity strengths and gaps, and with support programme colleagues, coordinate capacity development activities in their field of expertise as required.

Your Profile

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Social Sciences or related field or 2 additional years of relevant experience in MEAL related roles
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in MEAL activities and scope.
• Excellent experience in data collection and analysis, data management and reporting using Excel, SPSS, Kobo, etc.
• Extensive experience in Assessments and Evaluation
• Extensive experience in knowledge and database management
• Experience of training and capacity building and strong experience in working with local partners
• Experience of humanitarian/emergency programming is highly desirable.
• Experience of working with local partners, including capacity building, especially in emergency/humanitarian contexts desirable.
• Knowledge of the context and experience of working with partners in Sudan is desirable
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Understanding partnership strategy, flexible operationalisation processes and remote programming is an asset.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Fluency in English essential; conversational Arabic skills essential
• Ability to build productive working relationships within a multi-cultural environment.