Role Overview
CARE International is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer to lead the establishment and management of project MEAL systems. The role focuses on project preparation, monitoring, data integrity, community accountability, and knowledge management to ensure high-quality program delivery aligned with donor requirements and CARE standards.
Responsibilities
MEAL System Design and Project Preparation Support (40%)
- Support the establishment of the project Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system during the preparation phase.
- In collaboration with the Project Manager and PQLA Manager, support the development of the project Results Framework, MEAL Plan and Performance Indicators aligned with donor requirements and CARE Program Quality standards.
- Support the design and implementation of baseline studies, needs assessments and contextual analyses to inform project targeting, design and implementation approaches.
- Develop and standardize data collection tools, monitoring templates and reporting formats for the project and partners.
- Support the establishment of data management systems and beneficiary databases to ensure proper tracking of project participants and activities.
- Ensure integration of gender-responsive and conflict-sensitive indicators and monitoring approaches within the project MEAL system.
- Support the development of detailed project implementation plans (DIP) and monitoring frameworks to guide project implementation.
Monitoring, Data Management and Reporting (25%)
- Support routine monitoring of project activities and outputs during the preparation phase.
- Conduct regular data verification and data quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy, completeness and reliability of project data.
- Maintain organized project databases and ensure proper documentation and archiving of monitoring data.
- Support preparation of internal monitoring reports, progress updates and donor reports as required.
- Provide technical support to project staff and partners on data collection, monitoring and reporting processes.
- Ensure timely consolidation of monitoring data to inform project planning, reporting and adaptive management.
Accountability and Community Engagement (15%)
- Support the establishment of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) mechanisms including feedback and complaints response mechanisms.
- Ensure that community members and stakeholders are informed about project objectives, activities and feedback channels.
- Facilitate community consultations and participatory monitoring approaches to ensure inclusive engagement of women, youth and marginalized groups.
- Track, document and report feedback received from communities to inform project decision-making and adaptive management.
Learning, Documentation and Knowledge Management (15%)
- Support documentation of lessons learned, promising practices and innovations emerging from the preparation phase.
- Facilitate periodic reflection and learning sessions with project staff and partners to support adaptive programming.
- Ensure proper archiving of project MEAL documentation, reports and datasets.
- Contribute to CARE’s MEAL communities of practice and support knowledge sharing within the Country Office.
Other Responsibilities (5%)
- Participate in relevant coordination meetings with government, partners and stakeholders as required.
- Support project teams during field visits, monitoring missions and learning events.
- Undertake any other MEAL-related assignments as may be delegated by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Impact Measurement, Project Management, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree in project management and planning, statistics, social sciences or related field will be an added advantage.
- Experience: At least five years of professional work experience in monitoring and evaluation.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in digital data collection platforms (ODK, Kobo, CommCare, SurveyCTO). Expertise in data management, analysis, and creating dashboards.
- Competencies: Knowledge of participatory monitoring, community feedback mechanisms, and gender-inclusive MEAL approaches.
- Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with climate resilience, natural resource management, or peacebuilding is an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the CARE recruitment portal at care-recruitment.stl-horizon.com before the deadline on April 1, 2026.
