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SCOPE OF WORK:

The Senior MEAL Officer will be responsible for ensuring quality data is obtained from program service points and program staff. He/she will support the MEAL manager to execute MEAL-related activities during the project cycle. The staff will be responsible for maintaining a functional and robust MEAL system for managing data collection, storage, analysis, reporting, and dissemination processes. He/she will provide MEAL technical support to the MEAL assistants in the 4 locations (Kiryandongo, Palorinya, Palabek, and Adjumani) where the project is being implemented. He/she will be responsible for the development and execution of MEAL work plans, budgets, and spending plans. He/she will take lead in compiling monthly data reports and updating the aggregated indicator project performance tracker table (IPPTT) and Beneficiary/activity tracker. He will assist in preparing quality presentations for the review meetings while providing data trends to inform programmatic decisions.

The staff will work with the Program and MEAL Managers in writing donor reports and other reports required by the IRC’s field office. With support from the MEAL manager, S/he will provide MEAL technical oversight to the existing MEAL team and build their capacity in data management while ensuring timely data collection to feed into designated databases, including program reports. He/she will support the implementation of monthly data review sessions at the field level and will conduct site visits to monitor data quality, and train, mentor, and coach where needs are identified. The staff will build the capacity of program teams in the interpretation of trends and performance on indicators.

KEY DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

In close cooperation with the Project/MEAL Manager, the Senior MEAL Officer will do the following:

Leadership and Partnership

• Support all technical aspects and actions of MEAL under the project; respond to program needs; foster high standards and practices for quality data collection, analysis, and reports.

• Enable accountability to clients, partners, and donors.

• Implement and support MEAL systems, and approaches and foster learning. 

• Represent IRC at technical meetings, forums, and other events & build partnerships within IRC and its area of expertise.

• Champion access and use of data for shared learning, sound decision-making, and data-informed programmatic adaptations. 

Technical Oversight 

• Run the MEAL system and processes for the project in harmony with the MEAL Country and Global Strategies throughout the project cycle.

• Collaborate with MEAL and non-MEAL staff to ensure that data is collected, compiled, and checked for its quality and completeness in compliance with IRC and donors’ standards for data quality

• Document and share learning, evidence, and data from previous projects to inform project proposal design

• Implement MEAL plans, revise (digital) data collection tools, follow up on processes for online data management, conduct data quality checks, and audits, and update for data visualization and utilization.

• Undertake regular analysis of monitoring data and work closely with program officers and managers to facilitate decision-making for real-time program adaptation.

• Produce quality reports and update dashboards with key findings that foster learning and decision-making and share in project cycle management meetings and team meetings.

• Identify, document, and share client feedback to improve services and results for our clients.

• Support deployment of surveys such as baseline and end line, needs assessment, pilot studies, client exit interviews, client satisfaction, and the commission of evaluations in coordination with colleagues and partners.

• Support the use of standard mobile data technology and online dashboard to enhance the timeliness and quality of data collection, analysis, and visualization.

• Join and contribute to IRC’s effort in meeting its internal and external accountability commitments through the implementation of sound accountability, client feedback, and response mechanisms. 

Human Resources  

• Coordinate, lead, and mentor MEAL assistants; foster timely and high-quality achievement, and an inclusive and respectful team climate.

• Promote the growth and development of others in IRC teams and partners: present high-quality technical training and learning material for partners, colleagues, and junior staff. 

• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of M&E/MEAL assistants, field incentive workers, and enumerators.

Requirements/ QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, public health, demography, Economics, or a related field. A master’s degree or postgraduate diploma in M&E, statistics, or economics will be an added advantage.

Experience and skills

• At least three years of working experience with proven success in designing, implementing and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to close-out stages.

• Possess technical knowledge of M&E approaches and techniques in the following areas: Outputs, Outcome monitoring; Theories of Change, Logical frameworks, Data collection, Data analysis, Accountability, Client feedback mechanisms

• Experience in conducting primary quantitative data collection and data entry.

• Basic proficiency and experience with mobile data collection such as Kobo, CommCare, and ODK Collect is required, knowledge of Tableau, Power-Bi, or GIS software tools are additional assets. 

• Good computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel; and Word – with experience in writing reports.

• Self-motivated and pro-active attitude with good organization, planning, and analytic skills, including prioritizing work, multi-tasking, and attention to detail

• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and in constantly evolving work environments.

• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and in constantly evolving work environments.

• Demonstrated analytical, systematic-thinking, and problem-solving skills are definite assets.

• A strong understanding of accountability and proven ability to build Client Feedback Systems

• Language [specify which language/s are required and at what level of fluency]

• Willingness to travel to various field-level offices (Kiryandongo, Palorinya, Palabek, and Adjumani).

• Good report writing skills.

NB: This advert will close on 8th March 2026.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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