MEAL Advisor
Lead MEAL systems design and implementation in Sudan.
Overview
Lead MEAL systems design and implementation in Sudan.
You have:
- Experience in developing Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning systems.
- Strong analytical skills for data management and performance tracking.
- Ability to work collaboratively with thematic leads.
- Experience in developing indicators and benchmarks aligned with SMART objectives.
- Familiarity with child survival and protection programs.
The MEAL Advisor will lead the design, improvement, and implementation of Relief International’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems in Sudan. The primary focus of this role is to ensure robust, accurate, and timely monitoring systems are in place for all projects. This includes performance tracking, data management, benchmarking, and accountability systems to ensure program quality. The MEAL Advisor will also oversee the consolidation of Country Office Program Quality Key Performance Indicators and contribute to quarterly and annual reports for donors and stakeholders.
This role requires working closely with thematic leads to develop and refine log frames and results frameworks, ensuring that program indicators align with SMART objectives and contribute to program goals. The MEAL Advisor will lead efforts to develop a strong accountability system, ensuring timely follow-up on any issues raised by the community. The MEAL Advisor will also create processes for consistent data utilization and learning within the Country Office, enabling evidence-based decision-making for programme improvement.
As a key member of the Extended Senior Management Team (ESMT), the MEAL Advisor will contribute to the overall vision of the Sudan Country Office through design and evidence, positioning Relief International as a leader in child survival, development, and protection.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with Monitoring and Evaluation systems? | This question assesses your direct experience with the core responsibilities of the role. | Share specific examples of systems you've designed or managed. |
| How have you ensured accountability in past projects? | The interviewer wants to understand how you approach accountability in project management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for data management and performance tracking? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time when you collaborated with different teams on a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to adjust a log frame for a project mid-implementation. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |