The MEAL Programme Officer position requires proven knowledge and experience in delivering integrated programming, with technical skills in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL). The primary purpose of this role is to support MEAL-related interventions across current project initiatives, including BCCP, Play4Peace, Book Aid International, GREP, and SFF. The role will also support programmatic work related to child protection, education in emergencies, and resource mobilisation tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Monitoring & Evaluation – 40%

• Design and implement robust MEAL frameworks and tools to assess programme performance and impact.
• Develop and maintain data collection systems to track progress and outcomes of projects.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities and assess data accuracy.
• Prepare data analysis reports and share insights with project teams and stakeholders.
• Lead the development of learning reports, evaluations, and presentations.

2. Accountability & Learning – 30%

• Promote a culture of accountability by supporting the implementation of feedback mechanisms.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices to inform programme refinement and scale-up.
• Organise learning workshops to share insights with project teams and partners.
• Develop and maintain documentation to track progress and demonstrate impact.

3. Programme Support – 20%

• Support the integration of MEAL processes within education and child protection programming.
• Facilitate training sessions for staff and partners on data collection and reporting techniques.
• Assist in project proposal writing by providing relevant data and impact stories.
• Collaborate with programme teams to identify key performance indicators and track achievements.

4. Administration & Reporting – 10%

• Draft comprehensive and accurate donor reports, detailing progress and outcomes.
• Maintain updated project records, including databases and progress tracking systems.
• Support internal and external audits with relevant documentation and reports.
• Contribute to data quality assurance and data management processes.

Person Specification:

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven experience in MEAL implementation, particularly in humanitarian and development settings.
• Experience with data collection, cleaning, and analysis.
• Experience in developing and implementing MEAL frameworks and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of data management software and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Power BI).
• Familiarity with education and child protection programming.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of French or other local languages is an asset.