The job is part of the global MEAL Team at DRC’s HQ. We oversee the MEAL function in DRC and together we set standards, ensure quality, and provide support in all aspects of MEAL in countries. Furthermore, we drive important global processes, including our commitment to the Core Humanitarian Standard, Evaluations and Research, and DRC’s Information Management System approaches. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• To be the principal MEAL advisor for all countries in the region
• Ensuring translation of global MEAL standards, practices, and policy, to the geographical and country context
• Support appropriate resourcing for MEAL in countries, and participate in recruitments for the most senior MEAL posts in countries
• Support the rollout of global IM systems in countries
• Support countries on all technical aspects of MEAL as needed
• As part of the global team foster knowledge exchange and learning across functions and geographical areas

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have practical experience in MEAL at country / programme level, together with a proven ability to step up to lead on processes within your technical expertise. As a global yet geographically distributed team we would like you to be able to work independently but connect seamlessly with colleagues in other duty stations, maintaining a global dynamic of collaboration, mutual exchange and support.  Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience within the field of MEAL
• Experience working with International NGO’s, UN agencies, line ministries and/or local authorities in displacement settings including complex emergencies.
•  Master’s or bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Desirable

• Experience of working with or providing support to partners and/or a partnership model of working.
• Demonstrable experience in the nurturing of organisational learning in programmes.
• Proven facilitation and training skills with diverse audiences of NGO practitioners.
• Proven understanding of the management of knowledge within NGOs or development organisations and an ability to link this to system development.
• Proven understanding of research methodologies and the nature of evidence for influencing key decision makers in the area.
• Experience in participatory assessment and community-based monitoring approaches.
• Clear understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).
• Experience with capacity building of staff, and in convening and facilitating trainings and workshops.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: Contract on relevant national terms (as per Kenya and Uganda labour laws), subject to funding

Band: F, Non-Management

Work location: Kampala, Uganda or Nairobi, Kenya

Please note that you need to have the right to work in either Kenya or Uganda (through nationality or existing work visa) in order to be considered for this role

Start date: 1st April 2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts; please refer to our website for more details. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Volker Hüls, Global Head of MEAL, volker.huels@drc.ngo.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 24th February 2026

For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.