Regional MEAL Manager at Relief International (RI)

Your Responsibilities

This role includes the following responsibilities.

• Lead the strengthening and implementation of MEAL Policies and Processes in the country offices of their purview, improving country office capacities to implement MEAL.
• Ensure data management and quality assurance processes are in place to produce consistent, accurate, timely and reliable data for donor reports and internal usage.
• Strengthen Evaluation and Research processes through the use of robust and credible methodologies for learning and adaptation of current and future interventions; enable the creation of a vibrant learning culture through cross-sharing of evidence across programs, countries and regions.

About You

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research & Statistics, Information Technology, Data Science or a related area.
• Significant proven experience in designing, implementing and adapting MEAL systems in conflict/humanitarian, early recovery and development settings. Experience in all three settings preferred.
• Proven and extensive experience in aligning MEAL systems and processes across multiple country programs (i.e., regional or global experience). Experience in the Africa or Asia regions strongly preferred.
• In-depth and demonstrable understanding of evaluation and research methodologies and experience in at least one statistical software.
• Experience in developing MEAL for at least one of the following sectors: Health and Nutrition, WASH, or Livelihoods.
• A positive and engaging personality with proven experience in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, across different contexts, to build consensus around ideas and proposed processes;
• A proven track record of moving strategic priorities forward, through a collaborative and iterative process;
• Knowledge of, and ability to work with, all departments of an INGO, including finance, business development, communications, operations, risk, and compliance;
• Experience in fragile settings that have conflict, post-conflict, or transitional state environments required. Skilled communicator, both verbally and in writing; collaborative and team oriented.
• Excellent analytical ability; attention to detail is essential including experience in at least one data analytics software/platform, with a strong preference for PowerBI.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex activities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
• Fluent in English with strong writing abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Willingness and ability to travel to provide support directly to teams, up to 30%.