Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) Team Leader at DRC, Kibondo, Tanzania

Deadline: 16 May 2023

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) Team Leader in Kibondo, Tanzania.

DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) Team Leader will perform the following functions:

• People Management
  • Day to day management of the MEAL team staff (assistants and officers) including recruitment, induction, performance and improvement management
  • Oversea and manage recruitment and management of pool of enumerators (casual workers) to support data collection
  • Support the Information Management colleagues with technical tasks such as data visualisation, snapshot, and other reports.
  • Ensure the collaboration and complementary between the MEAL team and the Information Management and Programme colleagues.
• AO MEAL capacities and commitments
  • Identify and plan for the human resources, financial resources (budgets), needed to carry out MEAL activities in the area of responsibility
  • Apply DRC guidance with regards to GDPR and data protection in the area of responsibility, specifically for MEAL related data. Liaise with relevant internal counterparts responsible for data protection.
  • Lead on capacity building, training and support for programme and sectors and field staff to improve the field monitoring or any other MEAL needs.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (international development, social sciences, statistics, public health, etc.) + at least 4 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree in relevant field + at least 4 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant work experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning of humanitarian and development programmes.
• Experience working with International NGO’s, UN agencies, line ministries and/or local authorities in migrants/refugee settings and/or in emergencies.
• Proven experience in effectively working with a variety of donors’ requirements including FCDO, EU, DANIDA and UN agencies (as required).
• Strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning principles and processes, including database management, reporting etc.
• Demonstrated experience with DRC Core Sectors.
• Mastered understanding of mix-methods approach, research methodologies and the nature and use of evidence, participatory methodologies.
• Demonstrated understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and ability to apply accountability and ethical standards in everyday work.
• Mastered competencies in working with analysis frameworks, with data analysis for quantitative and qualitative data and communicating evidence.
• Experience of working with or providing support to partners and/or a partnership model of working, when relevant.
• Experience of working with GIS or other data visualisation software.
• English (fluency)
• Swahili (fluency)
• Local language (desirable)

How to Apply

Applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English through online process.

For more information, visit DRC.