MEAL Officer

MEAL Officer

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Port Sudan, and White Nile. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

POSITION PROFILE

Conduct monitoring activities, communicate information, gather data from the field, and follow up on activities in order to get feedback on the quality and relevance of the assistance. Analyze data and write reports. This role has a base focus and ensures compliance with DRC procedures and measurement guidelines. The role contributes to the development and advancement of MEAL strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring and evaluation

• Ensure high-quality data collection, data entry, and upload as well as conduct analysis of information
• Support participatory monitoring activities with DRC beneficiaries using a varied suite of tools
• Ensure timely reporting on monitoring activities in line with work plans and project timeline
• Conduct comprehensive baseline PDMs and end-line assessments
• Design data collection tools and upload them to ONA or other electronic data capture applications.
• Based on the project proposals, implementation plan, and donor reporting requirements, support the MEAL manager in the development and implementation of a system for capturing and documenting data and relevant information on project activities, beneficiaries, outputs, outcomes, and impacts
• Ensure an effective roll-out of MEAL collection and reporting systems at the base level through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical support as needed
• Conduct training for base project staff on MEAL in line with identified capacity needs and provide ongoing mentoring support in consultation with the MEAL Manager.
• Work with the various project teams to ensure that all information and data are collected, documented, and collated in an accurate and timely manner
• Contribute to regular reviews of the MEAL system itself, making improvements as needed and recommended, in consultation with technical managers, MEAL Manage, staff, and partners.

Reporting and information

• Produce periodic monitoring reports to ensure programs have accurate and useful data to inform project development.
• Submit weekly and monthly reports to the MEAL TL on achievements and challenges related to monitoring
• Protection cases identified and referred in coordination with the protection team
• Participate in distribution and post-distribution assessment exercises.
• Undertake the review of means of verification in the field location.

Accountability

• Support the creation of a system for ensuring that information obtained is also shared with communities, women, and other stakeholders through a regular feedback mechanism
• Ensure beneficiary accountability mechanism is logging and addressing complaints in a timely fashion. Ensure program managers are aware of delays in acting on any complaints or information requests
• Training beneficiaries, community stakeholders, and program participants on the DRC complaint response mechanism to promote downward accountability.
• Ensure that the activities are compliant with DRC accountability principles.
• Support the implementation of DRC’s complaints mechanism.
• Support month accountability report writing.
• Update the feedback registry and support the production of the monthly report

Deputy responsibilities:

• Support the MEAL and program managers in strengthening DRC’s program quality, standards, and learning, and enforcing DRC’s accountability and MEAL frameworks.
• Support translation of MEAL material into Arabic (where required)
• Support meeting Arabic translation (where required)

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Minimum 2 years of direct experience in monitoring and evaluation
• Training in quantitative methodologies, including database management.
• Strong analytical skills and an understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation, and assessment to promote evidence-based learning.
• Demonstrated ability and understanding to design, commission, and manage assessment methodologies and techniques such as focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and observations to name a few.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and summarize it for a range of different audiences.
• Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with qualitative research techniques
• Advanced English proficiency

Fluency in Arabic and local languages.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Science, or relevant equivalent disciplines (development or social research preferably with a focus on monitoring and evaluation) or equivalent professional qualification.

LANGUAGE:

Advanced English proficiency

Fluency in Arabic and local languages

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES

• Striving for excellence: You focus on achieving results while maintaining efficient processes.
• Collaborating: You engage with relevant stakeholders and encourage constructive feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership of tasks and are open to innovation.
• Communicating: You are clear, concise, and respectful in your communication.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest ethical standards and DRC's Code of Conduct.

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: National
• Contract Length: 12 Months
• Band: H
• Salary Range Starting from (p.m.): USD 1,026.00
• Duty station: Golo - Central Darfur
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date for Application: June 6 ,2025

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees. For questions regarding the vacancy, please contact (alamin.hamid@drc.ngo)

WHAT WE OFFER      

1. Two Bonuses (during two Eid festivals)
2. Relocation Allowance
3. Contribution to National Social Insurance and Pension Fund
4. Health Insurance including family
5. Group Personal Accidental Insurance
6. Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity for Growth
7. Various Learning and Development Courses

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.   
2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.
3. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment supervisor in the CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.

If you have questions, you can visit our FAQ page. 

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

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap. 

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race,

marital status, or other protected characteristics.  

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Sudan. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.