Overview
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist will lead the design and implementation of project MEAL systems to track progress, results, and impact, supporting evidence-based decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and operationalization of the MEAL framework.
- Develop and implement a results-based monitoring system.
- Design and deploy data collection tools and methodologies.
- Oversee beneficiary data management systems.
- Coordinate and supervise data collection, validation, and analysis.
- Establish and manage accountability mechanisms.
- Ensure integration of GEDSI principles and safeguarding standards.
- Conduct regular field monitoring, spot checks, and compliance assessments.
- Lead evaluations and assessments.
- Generate evidence-based reporting and knowledge products.
- Analyze project performance data to inform adaptive management.
- Facilitate learning and reflection processes.
- Document and disseminate good practices, case studies, and innovations.
- Support development of communication and visibility materials.
- Build capacity of project staff, partners, and LGUs on MEAL systems.
- Strengthen coordination with government agencies and partners.
- Ensure compliance with donor (DFAT) and FAO reporting requirements.
- Provide technical input to project design, work planning, and revisions.
- Support digitalization of MEAL systems.
- Ensure that community feedback and monitoring findings are translated into program improvements.
- Carry out any other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as may be requested by FAO.
Required Experience
At least 7 years of relevant experience in coordinating and implementing MEAL activities related to agriculture/rural development sectors, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction and humanitarian programmes.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in the field of Economics, Statistics, Agriculture, Rural Development and Social Science related studies.
