Role Overview
The CMAM Avance’ MEAL Advisor is responsible for all measurement, evaluation, and learning deliverables for the CMAM Avance’ Project across three countries: Chad, DRC, and Niger. The role involves managing quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, training staff and partners, and ensuring data quality for donor reporting and adaptive management. Additionally, the Advisor supports coverage surveys, cost-effectiveness evaluations, and documentation of project learning. Beyond technical duties, the MEAL Advisor plays a cross-cutting role in connecting country-level implementation with regional and global priorities, ensuring that evidence and insights inform broader dialogue on impact at scale and program quality.
Key Responsibilities
Data Management and Use
- Oversee and continuously strengthen data collection, management, and quality assurance processes across the project.
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance on digital and electronic data collection and visualization systems (e.g., CommCare, dashboards).
- Promote a culture of data integrity, transparency, and critical reflection, flagging implementation concerns to the Project Technical Lead.
- Support country teams to use project data for reporting, learning, and external communication with stakeholders.
- Coordinate and support Third-Party Monitoring activities, including data verification and audits.
Systems, Processes, and Adaptive Management
- Ensure appropriate mechanisms are in place to monitor progress against objectives and track results to support adaptive management.
- Facilitate the use of shared systems and processes to enable effective coordination and documentation across the project and countries.
Capacity Strengthening, Learning, and Collaboration
- Provide hands-on support, coaching, and mentoring to project and country teams to strengthen MEAL capacities.
- Conduct country support visits to support implementation and identify learning opportunities.
- Lead regular learning moments bringing together MEAL and program teams for joint interpretation of data.
- Document and disseminate lessons learned, good practices, and innovations through internal and external channels.
Surveys, Evaluations, and Analytical Work
- Support the planning, implementation, analysis, and reporting of surveys and evaluations, including coverage surveys.
- Coordinate annual cost-effectiveness analyses in collaboration with the Best Use of Resources (BUR) team.
- Facilitate the practical use of survey and analytical findings at the project and country level to inform decision-making.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Candidates with non-traditional academic backgrounds who demonstrate strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are encouraged to apply. A BA/BSc/HND in a relevant field is generally expected.
- Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL), or closely related analytical roles, preferably within health, nutrition, or complex multi-country programmes.
- Technical Skills: Demonstrated ability to work across multiple systems and data platforms. Experience with CommCare, PowerBI, SPSS, or similar software is a strong advantage.
- Analytical Skills: Strong experience in data sense-making: the ability to analyze and translate quantitative/qualitative data into actionable insights.
- Soft Skills: Ability to work effectively on diverse teams, strong communication skills in English and French, and high level of professional initiative while working remotely.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the International Rescue Committee's career portal by visiting the provided application link.
