Duty Station :  Sittwe, Rakhine

Report to : Area Manager

Overall purpose of the role:

The growing complexity of the DRC operating environment in Myanmar makes the cross-functional Programme Quality tasks increasingly important to be able to ensure the quality of our programming, upholding accountability to all our stakeholders especially to the people we reach as well as documenting lessons learned and using them to improve our programme. 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and supervise all day-to-day MEAL activities in Rakhine State
  • Provide technical support to MEAL and program staff, including developing log frames, advise on sampling strategies and survey plans, support data analysis and write and review reports
  • Lead and present data and reports to program teams in line with adaptive management strategies
  • Build capacity of the MEAL and program staff and DRC Implementing partners

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Lead major assessments (baseline, endline, impact, etc.) throughout the project cycle from planning and implementation to reporting
  • Provide technical support to the MEAL team leaders, including survey design, methodology planning, tool development, and data management.
  • Design log frames and indicators for proposals/grants in collaboration with of Country MEAL Manager
  • Oversee the tracking of achievements and indicators for projects/programs
  • Review and provide quality checking for donor reporting to ensure accuracy, evidence-based narratives, and compliance.
  • Provide technical support to program managers in terms of program design and MEAL activities associated with program activities and emergency rapid needs assessments
  • Support the Country MEAL Manager in the coordination and supervision of external evaluations and third-party consultants.
  • Ensure that all MEAL documents and data are archived in the shared, secured drive
  • Enforce data security policies and assist Country MEAL Manager in in the development and finalization of strategic MEAL standards
  • Ensure all MEAL staff and relevant program staff are using centralized IM systems for data management
  • Oversee data quality assurance activities, including routine data auditing and field visits to verify reporting accuracy.
  • At least 25% travel to field offices, Yangon and out of Rakhine 

Accountability

  • Support project implementation team in the Set-up and overall management of community feedback mechanisms (CFM) in Rakhine State
  • Liaise with Accountability Specialist on CFM and AAP (Accountability to Affected Population) activities and ensure the functionality of these mechanisms across both DRC-implemented programs and projects implemented by partner.
  • Ensure that CFM system is being used correctly by staff on the ground, and enforce organizational CFM policy and guidelines

Learning and project quality

  • Plan and lead state-level lessons learned workshops (including presenting results of assessments to program managers and program staff and DRC partners)
  • Plan and lead state-level data review workshops (including presenting data analyses to program managers and other program staff and DRC partners)
  • Disseminate monitoring reports and key findings to the relevant project stakeholders, and partners to support evidence-based adaptive management and continuous program improvement.

Capacity building

  • Provide technical support to partners, including developing tools, log frames, data analysis, planning, and reporting writing.
  • Provide trainings and regular coaching as needed for MEAL staff on various MEAL topics (monitoring, tools development, etc.)
  • Coordinate monthly MEAL meetings with MEAL staff to exchange information and lessons learned

Management and Coordination

  • Manage budgets for area MEAL staff and activities (including internal financial reports, financial planning, and staff allocations)
  • Coordinate with partners to provide technical support
  • Coordinate with program managers on all MEAL activities, budgets, proposals, reports, and data reviews
  • Supervise MEAL Team Leaders in Rakhine state
  • Provide input and assistance with the Country MEAL Manager in DRC Global reporting
  • Participate in donor meetings, grants kick-off and closing meetings

Required experience and technical competencies

  • University degree in relevant field (development or social research preferably with a focus on monitoring and evaluation as well as compliance issues) or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience – preferably in social work, community development, non-governmental organizations, or civil society.
  • Experience working with NGOs and/or the humanitarian sector and use of data collection tools in the Protection and Livelihoods sectors.  Emergency response experience is a plus.
  • At least 4 years’ knowledge/experience with Monitoring & Evaluation specifically, information management and accountability.
  • At least 2 years managerial experience of MEAL Officers.
  • Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, KOBO, and other software (QGIS, Power BI, SPSS, etc.) 
  • Advanced knowledge of data analysis practices and tools.
  • English proficiency including good analytical and report writing skills.
  • Fluency in other local languages (Rakhine, Rohingya) a plus.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

  • Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
  • Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
  • Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
  • Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
  • Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Condition

Contract: DRC will offer the successful applicant a DRC’s Regular contract including 3-month probation. Renewable depends on both funding and performance. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment. The position is placed in Employment Band F-management. Only applicants who can work and be based in Sittwe, Rakhine State, are eligible for this position.

Application and CV

Interested? Click here to apply. Please send your application, in English, no later than 27 July 2026.

CV only applications will not be considered.

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