MEAL Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer)

The Project MEAL Officer is responsible for the implementation and day-to-day management of the project's MEAL system. The position focuses on operational execution and partner support, under the supervision of the Project Manager

•  Timely and high-quality data collection 
•  Adequate monitoring of project indicators 
• Accountability to the affected populations 
• Compliance with donor requirements 
•  Technical supervision and support of the MEAL focal points of both local partner

•  Monitoring and reporting • Supporting the finalization and implementation of the project's logical framework and the IPTT • Developing and using harmonized monitoring tools across sectors • Preparing monthly and quarterly monitoring plans • Supervising the regular collection of data by ADRA and partner teams • Conducting regular field monitoring visits (including joint visits with partners) • Ensuring proper data disaggregation (sex, age, disability, vulnerability) • Compiling, cleaning and analyzing monitoring data • Contributing to the drafting of reports for donors (monthly, quarterly, annual). 
• Data Quality and Management • Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency • Conduct periodic data quality checks (DQCs) • Maintain indicator tracking tables (IPTTs) • Support digital data collection using Kobo/ODK or similar tools • Ensure secure data storage and confidentiality. 
• Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) • Support the implementation of the feedback and complaints response mechanism • Ensure secure and confidential handling of complaints • Monitor feedback and response times • Raise community awareness of accountability mechanisms • Document and analyze complaint and feedback trends. 
• Learning and Adaptation • Organize periodic reflection meetings with project teams and partners • Document lessons learned and best practices • Support evidence-based adjustments in implementation • Contribute to the drafting of learning notes and internal reports
•   Supervision of Partner MEAL Focal Points The Project MEAL Officer will provide technical supervision and mentoring to local partner MEAL focal points by:• Ensuring alignment of partner indicators with the project's logical framework • Reviewing partner monitoring tools and reports • Conducting joint monitoring visits • Providing on-the-ground support for data collection and reporting • Supporting partners in strengthening basic MEAL systems • Ensuring harmonization of reporting formats and timelines. 
• Expected Results (First 6 Months) • Regularly updated operational IPTT • Harmonized data collection tools used by all partners • Functional feedback and complaints mechanism • Regular monitoring reports submitted on time • At least two joint monitoring visits conducted by each partner • Development of a plan to improve partners' basic MEAL capacities.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application in PDF format. The email subject line must be: ADRA DRC – BMZ – MEAL Officer 02/RH/04 – 26

The application should be sent to the following email address: BMZRecruit@adradrcongo.org