About the job
The Regional MEAL Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for driving the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) agenda across regional projects. The role ensures that MEAL systems are embedded in program design, implementation, and review processes, providing timely, high-quality data and analysis that inform decision-making, improve program quality, enhance accountability to communities, and foster a culture of learning.
This role supports multiple countries, working in close collaboration with MEAL and program staff at country and field offices, global technical teams, and partner organizations.
The incumbent will contribute to the overall strategy of the organization, mainly in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda and Tanzania, or any other country offices as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership
- Lead the design and implementation of a robust regional MEAL strategy aligned with global frameworks and donor requirements.
- Champion the integration of MEAL into the full project lifecycle, from needs assessment to final evaluation.
- Advise regional and country leadership on evidence-driven decision-making and organizational learning.
2. Data Management & Analysis
- Oversee development and maintenance of MEAL systems and databases that ensure accurate, secure, and timely collection of both qualitative and quantitative data.
- Supervise and support data collection, validation, and analysis across multiple projects and countries.
- Ensure the effective use of tools such as SPSS, STATA, Excel, Kobo Collect, ODK, and DHIS2 for data analysis and mobile data collection.
3. Reporting and Knowledge Dissemination
- Produce high-quality, timely MEAL reports and evaluations for internal stakeholders, donors, and partners.
- Lead data visualization and the presentation of findings in user-friendly formats to diverse audiences.
- Ensure recommendations from evaluations and assessments are documented, followed up, and inform program improvement.
4. Capacity Building and Technical Support
- Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to project staff, partners, and MEAL teams.
- Develop and disseminate MEAL guidance documents and tools.
- Support field teams in the use of MEAL systems and in the implementation of data quality assurance processes.
5. Accountability and Learning
- Establish and maintain accountability mechanisms including feedback and complaint systems.
- Promote community participation in all stages of program implementation and evaluation.
- Drive a learning culture by systematically capturing, synthesizing, and sharing lessons learned, innovations, and best practices across teams and regions.
6. Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Ensure MEAL systems comply with donor requirements, including USAID, and other major funders.
- Align MEAL approaches with international standards for humanitarian accountability.
- Lead or participate in internal data audits, evaluations, and operational research.
7. Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Provide MEAL support during humanitarian emergencies, ensuring timely data collection and real-time learning.
- Work with the Regional Director to design and manage MEAL systems for emergency response efforts.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Education
- Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required with exceptional experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in MEAL roles, with a strong background in international development or humanitarian programs.
- Demonstrated experience in MEAL strategy design, implementation, and evaluation in complex, multi-country environments.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of MEAL methodologies including quantitative and qualitative research.
- Proficient in statistical and data visualization tools (e.g., SPSS, Stata, Excel, Power BI).
- Experience with database design and management; familiarity with DHIS2, Kobo, ODK, and mobile data platforms.
- Ability to assess the quality and rigor of third-party research or evaluation reports.
Other Key Competencies:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French, or other regional languages is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to convey complex data and findings in simple, clear terms for different audiences.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% regionally, often to remote or challenging environments.
- Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a remote, distributed team environment using digital collaboration tools.
- Given the international scope of this role, the candidate must demonstrate strong time management and adaptability, including the flexibility to occasionally collaborate outside of regular working hours to accommodate time zone differences with the supervisor and colleagues across multiple countries.
Please send your CV, and cover letter, highlighting your suitability for the role to email address: feedinternationaljobs@feedthechildren.org by 23 June 2025. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. FEED International reserves the right to not fill any advertised post.
Safeguarding Policy
FEED strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FEED holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. FEED expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FEED work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FEED Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function or meet the requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent or applicant when possible.
