5-UG:MONITORING, EVALUATION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND LEARNING (MEAL) OFFICER

Lead MEAL systems for PROPEL program at Mercy Corps in Uganda.

Overview

Lead MEAL systems for PROPEL program at Mercy Corps in Uganda.

You have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning within development programs
  • Experience designing and implementing MEAL systems and tools
  • Strong data analysis skills, including use of Excel or other data management tools
  • Understanding of market systems development (MSD) and results measurement approaches
  • Experience tracking youth employment or livelihoods outcomes, including NEET populations
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure data quality and accuracy

Potential interview questions

Can you explain your experience with monitoring and evaluation systems in development programs? This question assesses your practical experience and understanding of MEAL frameworks and tools. Highlight specific examples of MEAL systems you have designed or implemented.
Describe a time when you contributed to a significant learning or adaptation process in a project. The interviewer is looking for your ability to facilitate learning sessions and adapt interventions based on findings. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure data quality and integrity in your projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use to engage stakeholders in monitoring and evaluation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you discuss some indicators you've developed to track youth employment outcomes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in data analysis and how did you address them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you promote accountability and feedback within a program? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to train others on MEAL processes. What was the outcome? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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