Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) Officer at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income-generating activities, and a wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) Officer

Job ID: 174180
Location: Katsina
Job Type: Contract
Employment Period: 5 months

Purpose

• The MEAL Officer's primary function is to support effective implementation of the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning strategies and global standards; support mainstreaming MEAL throughout the PCM and reinforce quality programme management in the area of responsibility.
• The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.

Duties and Responsibilities
General Programming & Operations:

• General MEAL Programming and Operation:
  • Implement DRC guidance for MEAL and division of labour as per MEAL workstream RASCI, particularly vis-à-vis programme staff, and foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders within the area of responsibility.
  • Apply DRC guidance with regards to GDPR and data protection in the area of responsibility, specifically for MEAL related data. Liaise with relevant internal counterparts responsible for data protection.
  • Support capacity building, training and support for programme and sectors and field staff to improve the field monitoring or any other MEAL needs.
  • Apply accountability and ethical frameworks and principles, including CHS, in line with DRC guidance in the area of responsibility.
• Results Monitoring and programme quality support:
  • Support quality throughout Project Cycle Management, in line with DRC guidance and division of labour, accommodating external requirements and internal evidence needs. Specifically, support development and implementation of MEAL plans, indicator tracking tools and other relevant tools for the area of responsibility.
  • Participate in and contribute to (as appropriate) project Kick-off meetings, Quarterly Review meetings and Close-out meetings in order to highlight cross-project components aimed at replicating good practices and strengthening synergies between projects or programmes.
  • Support the implementation and data collection for results frameworks and monitoring processes and tools at the Area level.
  • Support and carry our field level data collection and field monitoring.
  • Apply ethical principles in the field work, including with regards to DRC Code of Conduct and in line with Protection referral protocols and SOPs.
  • Implement protocols for data protection, storage, sharing, and security in the area of responsibility.
  • Support the analysis and ensure reporting of MEAL qualitative and quantitative data collected in line with internal information needs and external reporting obligations.
  • Support programme teams and grants management in accordance with the MEAL plans.
• Accountability:
  • Support staff to implement different mechanisms for community engagement and feedback in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning in the area of responsibility.
  • Support the implementation of DRC’s Community Feedback Mechanism.
  • Support in data analysis and producing CFM Reports. Evaluation, analysis and learning Support data gathering as relevant.
  • Support staff regularly present the key MEAL findings from the regular data collections (.e.g monitoring, PDMs, CFM reports) and feedback to the AO team for further development.
  • Participate in and assist in the internal or external evaluation processes as required.
  • Support analysis, interpretation and communication of the MEAL findings externally, in the area of responsibility.
• Logistics / Finance:
  • Support staff to monitor financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow-ups.
  • Support in initiating procurements and ensure their execution.
  • Contribute to grants management of all MEAL projects through management of day-to-day project expenditures.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience (including technical competencies):

• A Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (international development,social sciences, statistics, public health, etc.).
• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience with implementing monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning and AAP of humanitarian programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of and ability to work with data collection software, preferably Kobo Toolkbox, Commcare, ODK, and other as relevant.
• Basic knowledge of data analysis practices and tools and perform data quality control.
• Ability to engage with partners and/or a partnership model of working, when relevant.
• Basic understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and ability to apply accountability and ethical standards in everyday work.
• Solid background on computer skills and competency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Excel, and SPSS as a minimum.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in local language or the language of communities.

Desirable:

• The position may require frequent travel to project sites in remote and sometimes challenging environments.
• The role may involve working outside of regular office hours to meet deadlines or during emergency responses.
• Excellent facilitation skills and a strong understanding of how to collect feedback safely and accurately from all members of a community regardless of their age, gender, or other diversity factors.
• Experience working in emergency response with INGOs, preferably in a humanitarian context.

Application Closing Date
7th August 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online