MEAL Team Leader

Monitoring & Evaluation

Overview

Join DRC Uganda as MEAL Team Leader to ensure quality data and effective accountability.

You have:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in MEAL, preferably in humanitarian or refugee settings.
• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Data Science, Development Studies, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing MEAL systems in multi-sector programs (e.g., protection, cash, education).
• Experience working with international NGOs and managing partner relationships.
• Strong skills in data analysis (Excel, Power BI, R, or Python preferred).
• Experience with digital data collection tools (Kobo, ODK, CommCare).
• Solid understanding of logframes, indicators, and donor reporting requirements.
• Experience conducting DQAs, evaluations, and assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to manage teams and work in complex, high-pressure environments.
• High level of integrity and commitment to accountability and ethical data management.
• Knowledge of written & spoken English.
• Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring & Evaluation, Data Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of local languages spoken in refugee-hosting communities.

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as MEAL Team Leader.

The overall purpose of the role:

The MEAL Team Leader will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems across all projects in the field offices, ensuring high-quality data, effective accountability mechanisms, and timely evidence to support program performance and decision-making. He/she will provide technical guidance and supervision to MEAL staff and partners, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor standards.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

MEAL System Implementation & Quality Assurance

• Support the rollout and contextualization of organizational MEAL frameworks, tools, and guidelines across all projects in the field offices.

• Ensure consistent application of indicators, tools, and reporting templates across projects and partners.

• Review and provide technical feedback on data collection tools before deployment.

• Ensure adherence to MEAL SOPs and minimum standards at field level.

• Flag gaps in MEAL systems and provide recommendations to the MEAL Manager for improvement.

  Monitoring & Data Management

• Coordinate and oversee routine monitoring activities (Post Distribution Monitoring, field visits, spot checks) across projects.

• Supervise MEAL staff to ensure timely and accurate data collection and submission.

• Conduct data cleaning, validation, and basic analysis to support reporting and decision-making.

• Maintain area-level databases and tracking tools (Excel, Kobo, Power BI where applicable).

• Conduct routine data quality checks and DQAs and follow up on corrective actions with teams.

Assessments, Evaluation & Learning Support

• Support the implementation of baseline, midline, and endline assessments in coordination with the MEAL Manager.

• Assist in planning logistics, training enumerators, and supervising data collection.

• Contribute to preliminary data analysis and draft findings.

• Facilitate area-level reflection and learning sessions with program and partner teams.

• Document key lessons learned and field insights for reporting and program improvement.

Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)

• Oversee the day-to-day management of Feedback and Complaints Mechanisms (FCMs) across all sites in the field offices.

• Ensure feedback is properly recorded, tracked, and responded to within agreed timelines.

• Monitor functionality of CFM channels and escalate sensitive or critical issues appropriately.

• Support community engagement activities to ensure beneficiary voices inform programming.

• Compile and share regular feedback analysis summaries with program teams.

Partner Support & Coordination

• Provide day-to-day technical support to partner MEAL staff on tools, data collection, and reporting.

• Review partner data and reports for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

• Support partners to comply with donor and organizational MEAL requirements.

• Coordinate joint monitoring activities and assessments with partners.

• Identify partner capacity gaps and escalate to the MEAL Manager for structured capacity-building plans.

Reporting & Documentation

• Compile and validate area-level data inputs for donor reports (monthly, quarterly, annually).

• Ensure proper filing and documentation of MEAL tools, datasets, and reports at area office level.

• Support preparation for audits, donor visits, and evaluations.

• Develop simple dashboards or summaries to support area-level decision-making.

Coordination & Representation

• Represent the organization in area-level MEAL/Information Management coordination forums.

• Coordinate closely with program teams, operations, and partners to ensure MEAL integration in implementation.

• Share relevant updates, challenges, and risks with the Area Manager & MEAL Manager in a timely manner.

Team Supervision

• Line-manage area-based MEAL staff, including task allocation, supervision, and performance monitoring.

• Support onboarding and on-the-job coaching of MEAL staff and enumerators.

• Ensure efficient planning and deployment of MEAL resources across multiple projects.

• Promote adherence to data quality, accountability, and ethical standards sswithin the team.

• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

About you

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in MEAL, preferably in humanitarian or refugee settings. Moreover, we also expect the following.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Data Science, Development Studies, or related field.

• Demonstrated experience managing MEAL systems in multi-sector programs (e.g., protection, cash, education).

• Experience working with international NGOs and managing partner relationships.

• Strong skills in data analysis (Excel, Power BI, R, or Python preferred).

• Experience with digital data collection tools (Kobo, ODK, CommCare).

• Solid understanding of logframes, indicators, and donor reporting requirements.

• Experience conducting DQAs, evaluations, and assessments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

• Ability to manage teams and work in complex, high-pressure environments.

• High level of integrity and commitment to accountability and ethical data management.

• Knowledge of written & spoken English.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring & Evaluation, Data Science, or related field.

• Knowledge of local languages spoken in refugee-hosting communities.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: 7 months

• Band: M G2

• Designation of Duty Station: Arua

• Start date: June 2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 14th May 2026

DRC does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process. All recruitment is merit-based and follows HR best practices that are globally acceptable. Henceforth, should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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