15/06/2026
Job Advertisement: اعلان وظيفة
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
MEAL Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer)
Organization:
Youth in Action Organization (YAO)
Duty Station:
North Kordofan State (El Obeid)
Travel:
The position requires regular travel to project locations across North Kordofan and may require travel to South Kordofan, West Kordofan, and other YAO operational areas as needed.
Contract Duration:
Three (3) Months (Renewable Based on Performance and Funding Availability)
Starting Date:
As Soon As Possible
Reports To:
Programme Manager
Technical Coordination:
Area Managers, Project Managers, and Technical Coordinators
Application Deadline:
20 June 2026
Organizational Background
Youth in Action Organization (YAO) is a national humanitarian and development organization working across Sudan in the sectors of Protection, Child Protection, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Education, Mine Action, WASH, Health, Livelihoods, Peacebuilding, Site Management, and Emergency Response.
YAO is seeking a qualified and motivated MEAL Officer to support the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems across its projects and programs in North Kordofan and other operational areas.
Purpose of the Position
The MEAL Officer is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and management of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems to ensure quality programming, evidence-based decision-making, donor compliance, and accountability to affected populations.
The position will work closely with project teams to strengthen data collection, analysis, reporting, beneficiary feedback mechanisms, and organizational learning processes.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring and Data Collection
• Develop and maintain project monitoring tools, databases, and tracking systems.
• Conduct routine field monitoring visits to project locations.
• Support baseline, endline, post-distribution monitoring (PDM), and needs assessments.
• Ensure timely collection, verification, and submission of project data.
• Monitor project indicators and progress against targets.
• Support field teams in data collection and quality assurance processes.
Evaluation and Learning
• Support project evaluations, reviews, and lessons-learned exercises.
• Analyze project data and generate findings to inform program improvements.
• Document best practices, success stories, case studies, and lessons learned.
• Support knowledge management and organizational learning initiatives.
• Contribute to project design through evidence and data analysis.
Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
• Support establishment and management of Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms (CFM).
• Ensure beneficiary feedback is collected, documented, analyzed, and addressed appropriately.
• Promote accountability and community participation throughout project implementation.
• Monitor the effectiveness of accountability mechanisms and recommend improvements.
Data Management and Reporting
• Maintain project databases and information management systems.
• Conduct data cleaning, validation, and analysis.
• Produce regular monitoring reports, dashboards, and indicator tracking tables.
• Support preparation of donor reports and internal program reports.
• Ensure data confidentiality and compliance with data protection standards.
Capacity Building
• Train project staff, volunteers, and community workers on MEAL tools and methodologies.
• Provide technical support to field teams on data collection and reporting.
• Promote a culture of evidence-based programming within the organization.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with donor MEAL requirements and organizational standards.
• Conduct data quality assessments and verification exercises.
• Monitor adherence to project workplans and indicator frameworks.
• Support implementation of organizational MEAL policies and procedures.
Coordination
• Coordinate with project teams, area offices, and technical departments.
• Participate in relevant MEAL working groups, coordination meetings, and technical forums when required.
• Support donor monitoring visits and external evaluations.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Information Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualifications in MEAL or Project Management are an added advantage.
Experience
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning.
• Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, or humanitarian organizations is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting donor-funded projects.
• Experience in humanitarian and emergency response settings is an advantage.
Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of MEAL concepts and methodologies.
• Experience with data collection tools such as Kobo Toolbox, ODK, CommCare, Survey CTO, or similar platforms.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Experience developing indicators, logical frameworks, and monitoring plans.
• Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
Languages
• Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) is required.
• Good command of English (written and spoken) is highly desirable.
Core Competencies
• Planning and Organizing.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Communication Skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Problem Solving.
• Accountability and Integrity.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure.
Safeguarding and Ethics
The successful candidate must comply with:
• YAO Code of Conduct.
• Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.
• Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Policy.
• Data Protection and Confidentiality Policies.
• Humanitarian Principles and Do No Harm Approach.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit:
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Cover Letter.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Contact details of three professional references.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted by 20 June 2026 to:
[email protected]
and
[email protected]
Please indicate "MEAL Officer – North Kordofan" in the email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female candidates and qualified candidates from North Kordofan are strongly encouraged to apply.
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