Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Manager

Overview

The MEAL Manager will lead the design, implementation, and strengthening of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems to ensure high-quality, evidence-based programming in Ukraine. This role will support strategic decision-making, enhance program effectiveness, and foster a culture of learning and accountability.

Tasks Summary

• Manage several MEAL staff members including the Information Management (IM) Manager, MEAL Operations Manager, MEAL Specialists (2), and Community Feedback Mechanism (CFM) team (2).
• Lead the design and roll-out of MEAL frameworks, plans, tools, and SOPs across all sectors and projects.
• Ensure strong MEAL processes are in place across the project cycle, and inclusive of all areas and sectors.
• Ensure MEAL activities are aligned with project logical frameworks and donor reporting requirements.
• Manage the IM Manager to ensure that internal systems are adapted across the diversity of DRC programming, and relevant for external reporting requirements to donors, clusters, etc.
• Ensure MEAL processes are adaptable and realistic for DRC’s implementation with local partners.
• Ensure that DRC’s CFM system continues to be followed according to SOPs and standards of practice, and that analysis continues to be shared across the country operation. Work together with CFM focal points to adapt systems as required.
• Lead the coordination of the MEAL Department’s work with implementing partners to ensure the minimum standards of MEAL Processes are ensured across projects with partners.

Experience Requirements

At least 5 years experience in a MEAL related role – including experience designing and implementing MEAL frameworks, log frames, theories of change, and results-based management – and at least 3 years of management experience. Experience in maintaining and strengthening accountability mechanisms such as feedback hotlines and community sessions. Strong HR capacity with experience in managing a large and diverse team with different skillsets, of which some are not in the same location.

Qualification Requirements

University degree in relevant field, or minimum of 7+ years relevant experience in the sector.

Other Details

Languages Required: English language proficiency: C1 - Advanced

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 3 months’ probation period with the possibility of extension (1 year contract)

Work Modality:

Remuneration: Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national and expatriate contracts