MEAL Officer-Repost Full-time Job

Position Title: MEAL Officer

Location: West Nile

Reports to: MEAL Manager

Supervises: None

Overall Purpose:

The MEAL Officer is a field-based position responsible for implementation of the project’s MEAL system. S/he works closely with the project team to ensure effective implementation of the MEAL system, including data collection, storage, analysis and reporting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Collection and Management:

Participate in the design and implementation of data collection tools, including surveys, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews.

Conduct data collection activities in the field, ensuring data quality and accuracy.

Support with routine data quality audits at project sites to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data.

Assist in the maintenance of databases, ensuring data is up-to-date, accurate and well organized for ease access and analysis.

Ensure the data security of collected data.

Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and assist in preparing reports for project management.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Support the design and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation activities, including baseline surveys, mid-term reviews, and end-of-project evaluations.

Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities, ensuring that they are implemented as planned.

Provide feedback to project staff on areas for improvement based on monitoring findings.

Participate in the development of project reports, including quarterly and annual reports.

Contribute to learning through documentation of successes, challenges and lessons learned and share within the organization.

Participate in learning events and generate recommendations for project improvement.

Accountability and Reporting:

Participate in the implementation of accountability mechanisms, including feedback and complaints handling.

Ensure that project beneficiaries have access to information about the project, including objectives, activities, and timelines.

Maintain accurate records of all complaints and feedback received, and ensure that they are addressed in a timely manner.

Other Duties:

Assist in the development of project proposals, including the development of MEAL plans.

Participate in MEAL-related training and capacity-building activities.

Represent the organization in MEAL-related meetings and forums.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Development Studies, Economics or a related field

At least 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the humanitarian sector

Demonstrated experience in data collection, analysis and reporting

Strong understanding of MEAL principles and practices

Experience with mobile data collection tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, ODK)

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Fluency in English (written and spoken) and knowledge of local language is preferred

Experience of working in West Nile, Uganda

Knowledge of key international humanitarian standards

Safeguarding:

Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the children, associated personnel, and communities we serve.

Ensure that all staff understand and promote RI’s safeguarding policies

RI Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as “Do No Harm.” We value:

Integrity

Excellence

Inclusiveness

Collaboration

Sustainability

Relief International is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through this link below:

https://jobs.jobvite.com/relief-international/job/obRtkfwq

NOTE:

The position is open to Ugandan Nationals Only

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Relief International is a leading nonprofit organization working in 16 countries around the world to relieve poverty, ensure well-being, and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and chronic poverty. Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact.