MEAL Manager – Various Locations

About the role

Acted, a humanitarian and development organisation working in 43 countries, is looking for a Country Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager. The postholder designs and develops monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems that fit Acted's global MEAL procedures and ensures its projects and programmes perform as planned. The position is classified as an international staff position, so eligibility for an international contract is required.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate MEAL activities
• Manage the MEAL department and team
• Carry out capacity building and training
• Develop processes and capitalise on lessons learned
• Implement the beneficiary complaint response mechanism

Required profile

• University degree in Political Sciences, Public Administration, International Affairs, Economics or a related field (anthropology, sociology, statistics)
• At least 2-5 years of professional experience in humanitarian and/or development organisations
• Experience with participatory appraisals and project cycle management is encouraged
• Knowledge of the region is an asset

Required skills

• Good organisational and communication skills with international and national staff and rural communities
• Ability to coordinate and manage a team, build teams and train others
• Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to plan, take initiative and work independently under pressure
• Excellent English communication and drafting skills
• Familiarity with basic office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Kobo Toolbox

What we offer

• Salary depending on education level and security level, plus a monthly living allowance of $300
• Accommodation and food in an Acted guesthouse
• Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
• Flight tickets every 6 months and visa fees covered
• Luggage transport contribution of up to 50 kg depending on contract length
• Rest and recuperation every 2 or 3 months, with flights and allowance covered
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
• One week of pre-departure training at Acted HQ, including 4 days of in-situ security training
• Tax advice and psychological assistance

To apply, send your CV and letter of motivation by email or through the form, quoting the reference MEALM / Various locations. Acted does not charge any fee for the recruitment process.