MEAL Officer – Multi-Country Programmes

About DRC   

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 35 countries around the world. DRC is one of the largest protection actors in Kenya, actively coordinating and advocating for improving the protective environment for refugees and host communities.  DRC implements Protection monitoring, Child Protection and GBV prevention and response programmes in its areas of operation to address protection issues faced by displaced and non-displaced at-risk groups and individuals. The programme also aims to identify and build synergies with DRC´s Economic Recovery sector to facilitate durable solutions and Humanitarian Disarmament & Peace Building activities to enhance to respond to the needs of communities affected by acute crisis as well as those in protracted displacement situations.

Overall purpose of the role:

The MEAL Officer supports the delivery a Sudan crisis localization facility’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system, working under the direction of the Technical Adviser. The role is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Fund’s monitoring tools, data and learning processes, and providing practical support to the Fund’s developmental evaluation, community feedback and partner learning processes. The role helps ensure that the Fund’s systems-led, axis-based and locally led approach is grounded in timely, good-quality evidence and community insight.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Monitoring and data management:

• Operate and maintain the Fund’s MEAL systems, databases and data collection tools, keeping them up to date and functioning
• Coordinate routine and continuous data collection across axes, supporting the shift away from periodic-only monitoring towards real-time learning
• Continuously quality-assure data collection, upholding data quality, protection and confidentiality standards
• Ensure data is disaggregated by age, gender and disability to support gender, equality and social inclusion analysis

Learning, evidence and reporting support:

• Support the Technical Adviser in developing and refining core MEAL tools, including the Theory of Change, results framework and indicators
• Compile and collate monitoring data and partner reporting into inputs for regular reporting cycles
• Support the capture and documentation of lessons learned and help maintain the Fund knowledge management and learning resources
• Help organise and document participatory learning and reflection sessions

Support to developmental evaluation and community feedback:

• Support the coordination with the external Developmental Evaluation team on their data and information needs, under the Technical Adviser’s oversight.
• Support community listening and feedback mechanism, ensuring community perspectives feed into Fund learning and decision-making

Partner and technical support:

• Provide tailored and proportionate MEAL support to partners, applying a tiered approach that avoids over-burdening smaller, community-based recipients
• Support partner MEAL capacity strengthening in coordination with the Technical Assistance Facility (TAF), framed around strengthening partners’ existing systems rather than imposing external standards
• Provide practical training and coaching to stakeholders on data collection tools and processes

Experience and Technical Competence

Mandatory:

• At least 3 years of professional experience in a MEAL, monitoring or data-focused role with humanitarian and development organisations
• Solid practical skills in data collection, data management, cleaning and basic analysis, including experience with digital data collection tools (e.g. Kobo)
• Proficiency in common computer packages e.g. Word, Excel, Power point etc
• Demonstrated ability to organise workloads, meet deadlines and continually adapt approaches
• Experience working in a cross-cultural team environment
• Demonstrated commitment and strict adherence to confidentiality
• Previous experience working with local partners, community-based organisations and other types of community groups.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a DRC legal entity.
• Previous experience working with Dynamics or a different robust ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Power Apps or experience with internal grants systems development.
• Previous experience in East Africa / Sudan.

Education

University degree in demographics, social sciences, statistics and MEAL or equivalent practical experience

Language

• English – full fluency, oral and written required
• Arabic – full fluency, oral and written required

Key stakeholders: Internal & External

• Fund Director
• Technical Adviser
• Partnerships and Grants Manager
• Operations Manager
• Strategy and Axis Coordinator
• Global MEAL team
• External partners and grantees

About you:  

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 act in line with our vision and values.   

Conditions  

• Contract: One-year contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment.
• Availability: September 2026
• Duty station: Nairobi (Kenya), Kampala (Uganda), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), or Juba (South Sudan).

Application and CV:  

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. 

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Please remember to upload both a letter of application and your CV and do not attach any written recommendations. Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 31st August, 2026

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels.  In light of this, Female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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. 

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process. Visit drc.ngo to read more about what we do to secure robust safeguarding mechanisms.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

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