A career opportunity awaits at Development And Empowerment For Humanity (DEH) — they are hiring a MEAL Manager in Mogadishu. With 5 - 6 years of experience required, this position is suited for mid-to-senior level professionals in Monitoring And Evaluation. This position closes on Jun, 15. Apply now to be considered.
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)/ JOB DESCRIPTION
Position:
MEAL Manager (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
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Reports to:
Executive Director
Location:
Mogadishu, Somalia – 30% field travel
About DEH:
Development and Empowerment for Humanity (DEH) is a national humanitarian and development organization committed to improving the well-being, resilience, and livelihoods of vulnerable communities across Somalia. DEH implements integrated programmes in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection, Education, Livelihoods, Food Security, and Emergency Response while upholding the highest standards of accountability, integrity, safeguarding, and compliance.
To strengthen programme performance, evidence generation, accountability to affected populations, and organizational learning, DEH seeks to recruit a highly qualified and experienced
MEAL Manager
to lead and coordinate the organization’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) function
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The MEAL Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical oversight for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of DEH’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning systems.
The position ensures that all programmes and projects have robust monitoring frameworks, reliable data collection systems, effective accountability mechanisms, and strong learning processes that support evidence-based decision-making and programme quality improvement.
The MEAL Manager will work closely with programme teams, senior management, donors, and partners to ensure that programme results are effectively measured, documented, and utilized for organizational learning and adaptive management
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
A. Strategic MEAL Leadership (25%)
MEAL Systems Strengthening
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Provide strategic leadership for the development and implementation of organization-wide MEAL systems and frameworks.
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Ensure all projects have approved results frameworks, logical frameworks, indicator tracking tables, and monitoring plans.
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Develop and standardize MEAL tools, methodologies, and reporting systems across all programmes.
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Promote the integration of MEAL into project design, implementation, reporting, and learning processes.
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Ensure alignment of MEAL systems with donor requirements and humanitarian standards.
Programme Quality Assurance
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Support programme teams in designing measurable indicators and performance targets.
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Ensure programme implementation is informed by quality data and evidence.
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Promote data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.
B. Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (35%)
Monitoring Systems
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Oversee routine monitoring activities across all programmes.
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Ensure timely collection, verification, analysis, and reporting of programme data.
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Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess programme quality and performance.
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Ensure indicator tracking systems are updated and maintained.
Evaluations and Assessments
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Lead baseline surveys, needs assessments, mid-term reviews, end-line evaluations, and impact assessments.
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Develop Terms of Reference for evaluations and research studies.
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Coordinate external consultants and evaluation teams where required.
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Ensure findings are disseminated and utilized for programme improvement.
Data Quality Management
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Establish and implement Data Quality Assurance (DQA) procedures.
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Conduct regular data verification and validation exercises.
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Ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and reliability of programme data.
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Strengthen data management and documentation systems.
Digital Data Systems
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Lead the use of digital data collection platforms including Kobo Toolbox, ODK, CommCare, and similar systems.
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Promote innovative approaches to data collection, visualization, and analysis.
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Support the development of dashboards and automated reporting systems.
C. Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) (20%)
Community Feedback and Complaints Mechanisms
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Establish and strengthen community feedback and complaints mechanisms.
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Ensure communities have safe, accessible, and responsive channels for providing feedback.
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Monitor responsiveness and closure of complaints and feedback cases.
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Produce periodic accountability reports and trend analyses.
Beneficiary Engagement
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Promote meaningful participation of communities in programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
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Ensure beneficiary perspectives are incorporated into programme decision-making.
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Support community consultations and feedback sessions.
D. Learning and Knowledge Management (15%)
Organizational Learning
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Lead learning reviews, reflection workshops, and after-action reviews.
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Facilitate documentation of lessons learned, best practices, case studies, and success stories.
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Promote adaptive management through evidence-based learning processes.
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Ensure evaluation findings are translated into actionable recommendations.
Knowledge Management
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Develop systems for capturing, storing, and sharing organizational knowledge.
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Support production of learning briefs, technical reports, and knowledge products.
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Promote cross-programme learning and information sharing.
E. Leadership and Team Management (5%)
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Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and performance management to MEAL Officers.
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Develop capacity-building plans for MEAL staff.
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Foster a culture of accountability, learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Participate in senior management meetings and contribute to strategic planning processes.
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Prepare periodic MEAL reports and presentations for the Executive Director and senior management.
About Mogadishu
Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.
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