Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist

Kheir w Baraka and New Woman Association

30 Months of Growth – Phase II (مشروع ثلاثون شهر نمو – المرحلة الثانية)

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist

Kheir w Baraka and New Woman Association, a leading Egyptian civil society organization working in community development, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist under the 30 Months of Growth – Phase II Project, implemented in partnership with and with the support and funding of Edita Social Development Foundation.

The project is implemented over a period of 36 months in Cairo Governorate, targeting the areas of Maasara, Al-Asmarat, and Ezbet Khairallah. The project aims to contribute to reducing the incidence of childhood stunting and malnutrition during the first 1,000 days of life, by promoting healthy growth and development and strengthening appropriate nutrition and care practices for children and their families.

The project focuses on raising awareness among families and local communities about appropriate maternal and child nutrition, health, and care practices, including breastfeeding, appropriate complementary feeding, child growth monitoring, and the early identification of nutrition-related risks.

Through community-based interventions and engagement with families and relevant community stakeholders, the project seeks to strengthen evidence-based knowledge and practices that support optimal child growth and development and improved nutrition and care outcomes.

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist

Administrative Supervisor: Project Manager

Technical Supervisor: Head of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Sector

Required Number: 1

Duty Station: Cairo Governorate (Project Main Office), with regular field visits to the project implementation areas in Maasara, Al-Asmarat, and Ezbet Khairallah.

Qualifications and Professional Requirements:

-             Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, or a related field.

-             Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), preferably within development, health, nutrition, early childhood development, or community-based programs.

-             Good understanding of MEAL systems, including results frameworks, theories of change, performance indicators, indicator tracking, data collection plans, and data management processes.

-             Practical experience in designing, implementing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data collection tools and methodologies.

-             Demonstrated experience in data quality assurance, including data validation, verification, cleaning, and checks for completeness, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.

-             Experience in preparing clear, accurate, and analytical MEAL reports, including findings, recommendations, and lessons learned.

-             Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis software such as SPSS. Familiarity with data visualization and dashboarding tools such as Power BI or Tableau is an asset.

-             Familiarity with digital data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox or ODK is an asset.

-             Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.

-             Ability to work effectively with project teams, field staff, technical consultants, volunteers, and community stakeholders.

-             Experience working in health, nutrition, maternal and child health, early childhood development, or similar projects is considered an asset, particularly in relation to monitoring indicators, data quality, analysis, and reporting.

-             Good understanding of ethical data collection, informed consent, confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding principles, particularly when working with children, families, and sensitive beneficiary information.

Required Skills:

1.           Data Analysis & Evidence Use

⁃            Ability to analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.

⁃            Ability to conduct and support data quality assessments, including checks for accuracy, completeness, consistency, reliability, and timeliness.

⁃            Ability to develop evidence-based findings and recommendations to support project improvement and informed decision-making.

2.           Monitoring, Evaluation & Results-Based Management

⁃            Good understanding of results-based management (RBM), results frameworks, theories of change, performance indicators, targets, and indicator tracking.

⁃            Ability to monitor progress against planned results and identify gaps, trends, and areas requiring corrective action.

⁃            Ability to support baseline, endline, outcome measurement, and other evaluation and assessment activities, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

⁃            Ability to develop, maintain, and update MEAL tools, indicator tracking systems, data collection plans, and reporting templates.

3.           Field Monitoring & Implementation Quality

⁃            Ability to conduct structured field monitoring visits to assess implementation progress, verify reported information, identify gaps, and document findings and follow-up actions.

⁃            Ability to monitor the quality and completeness of project documentation and implementation records and identify areas requiring corrective action.

⁃            Ability to follow up on agreed corrective actions and document their implementation and status.

4.           Accountability & Feedback

⁃            Understanding of accountability principles and beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms.

⁃            Ability to support the systematic collection, documentation, analysis, and follow-up of beneficiary feedback to inform project improvement.

5.           Learning & Knowledge Management

⁃            Ability to identify, document, and communicate lessons learned, good practices, and emerging findings.

⁃            Ability to contribute to knowledge sharing and the use of learning to strengthen project implementation and results.

6.           Communication, Reporting & Presentation

⁃            Ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate, and analytical MEAL reports.

⁃            Ability to communicate data, findings, and recommendations effectively to project teams and relevant stakeholders.

⁃            Ability to present results and evidence in a clear, professional, and structured manner.

7.           Coordination, Time Management & Problem Solving

⁃            Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.

⁃            Strong coordination and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with project staff, field teams, technical consultants, and community stakeholders.

⁃            Ability to identify problems, analyze their causes, and contribute to practical solutions.

8.           Training & Facilitation

⁃            Ability to support and facilitate training sessions and workshops related to MEAL tools, data collection, data quality, and organizational learning.

9.           Digital Tools

⁃            Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with statistical and data analysis tools such as SPSS.

⁃            Familiarity with digital data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox or ODK.

⁃            Familiarity with data visualization and dashboarding tools such as Power BI or Tableau is considered an asset.

10.        Ethics, Safeguarding & Data Protection

⁃            Strong commitment to ethical data collection and management, confidentiality, informed consent, data protection, and safeguarding principles.

⁃            Ability to handle beneficiary data responsibly, particularly information related to children, families, health, nutrition, and other sensitive information.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1.           MEAL System Development and Management

⁃            Support the day-to-day implementation and maintenance of the project Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system in line with the project logical framework, results framework, indicators, targets, and approved MEAL plan.

⁃            Review and update MEAL tools, data collection methodologies, schedules, and reporting templates as required to ensure their relevance to project objectives and implementation needs.

⁃            Develop and maintain appropriate quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, including questionnaires, interview guides, focus group discussion guides, observation checklists, and monitoring forms.

⁃            Maintain organized and secure databases and data management systems for project and beneficiary data.

2.           Performance Monitoring, Data Quality and Analysis

⁃            Monitor project progress against agreed indicators, targets, and planned results using appropriate quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.

⁃            Conduct regular data analysis and interpretation to identify progress, gaps, trends, and areas requiring corrective action, and provide evidence-based insights to support project decision-making and improvement.

⁃            Conduct and support data quality assurance processes, including data validation, verification, cleaning, and checks for completeness, consistency, accuracy, reliability, and timeliness.

⁃            Maintain and update project and beneficiary data, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and appropriate organization and documentation.

⁃            Support the preparation and maintenance of indicator tracking systems and periodic monitoring updates.

3.           Field Monitoring and Implementation Quality

⁃            Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess implementation progress, verify reported information, review project documentation, and identify gaps and areas for improvement.

⁃            Monitor the quality and completeness of project activities, implementation records, and supporting documentation in coordination with project and field teams.

⁃            Document monitoring findings, agreed recommendations, and corrective actions, and follow up on their implementation and status.

⁃            Provide technical MEAL support to field staff and volunteers to strengthen data collection, documentation, monitoring practices, and implementation quality.

4.           Evaluation and Evidence Generation

⁃            Support baseline, endline, outcome measurement, assessments, and other evaluation activities, including data collection, data quality assurance, analysis, and interpretation.

⁃            Contribute to the collection and analysis of evidence related to project results, including findings relevant to child growth, nutrition, care practices, and community engagement, within the scope of the MEAL function.

⁃            Support the documentation and use of evaluation findings and recommendations to inform project planning, implementation, and improvement.

5.           Accountability and Beneficiary Feedback

⁃            Support the implementation and monitoring of beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms in accordance with project and organizational procedures.

⁃            Support the systematic collection, documentation, analysis, referral, and follow-up of beneficiary feedback and complaints.

⁃            Analyze feedback and emerging community needs and communicate relevant findings to the project team to strengthen responsiveness and continuous project improvement.

6.           Reporting, Learning and Knowledge Management

⁃            Prepare and submit clear, accurate, analytical, and timely MEAL reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, as required.

⁃            Present key findings, trends, results, challenges, recommendations, and lessons learned in a clear and structured manner to project management and relevant stakeholders.

⁃            Identify, document, and communicate lessons learned, good practices, emerging findings, and evidence from project implementation.

⁃            Support learning workshops, reflection sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities to promote the use of evidence and learning.

⁃            Contribute to evidence-based adjustments and improvements in project strategies and implementation approaches based on monitoring findings, evaluation results, and stakeholder feedback.

7.           Capacity Building and Technical Support

⁃            Support and facilitate training sessions, coaching, and technical support for project staff, field teams, and volunteers on MEAL tools, data collection, data quality, monitoring procedures, reporting, and learning.

⁃            Provide technical guidance to relevant project staff on the appropriate use of MEAL tools, data collection procedures, documentation, and reporting requirements.

8.           Ethics, Safeguarding, Data Protection and Coordination

⁃            Support compliance of MEAL-related data collection and management processes with ethical standards, informed consent requirements, confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding principles.

⁃            Handle beneficiary information responsibly and ensure the secure management of data, particularly information related to children, families, health, nutrition, and other sensitive information.

⁃            Report and appropriately escalate any data protection, safeguarding, or ethical concerns identified through MEAL activities in accordance with organizational procedures.

⁃            Coordinate effectively with project management, technical and field teams, consultants, volunteers, and relevant community stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of MEAL activities.

⁃            Participate in project planning, review, and coordination meetings and provide MEAL-related technical input and evidence as required.

⁃            Perform other MEAL-related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Project Manager and/or Head of the MEAL Sector within the scope of the position.

General Information and Application Procedures:       

⁃Applicants are required to submit their applications through the Association’s official website no later than Thursday, October 15, 2026. Applications submitted through other channels, including hand delivery, telephone, WhatsApp, or Messenger, will not be considered.

⁃Each application must include a cover letter and an updated CV, clearly indicating the applicant’s earliest possible start date and complete contact information, including phone number and email address.

⁃The position is offered under a fixed-term employment contract, with an initial three-month probation period. Contract renewal or extension is subject to performance and the availability of project funding.

⁃Only shortlisted candidates whose qualifications and experience closely match the requirements of the position will be contacted.