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2 MEAL Volunteer job at Action Against Hunger
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-May-14
Location: Nakivale and Kyangwali, Nakivale, Uganda
MEAL Volunteer 2025-05-13T21:10:33+00:00 Action Against Hunger https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_760/logo/action.png https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME Nakivale and Kyangwali Nakivale 00256 Uganda Nonprofit, and NGO Admin & Office 2025-05-16T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 The MEAL department at Action Against Hunger functions like an in-house research and evaluation firm and conducts rigorous evaluations and analyses that inform internal decision-making. The goal of the MEAL department is to both prove and improve program impact, and Action Against Hunger has a culture of respecting data analysis and pivoting program activities in response to new evidence. This is a unique environment in which to lead MEAL activities, with a true influence on program strategy. The MEAL Volunteer will ensure smooth functioning of the MEAL system at field office level; Conduct frequent monitoring spot-checks against Quality Benchmarks; Build capacity of program team in the use of MEAL tools, impact reporting and use of data management systems; Champion research initiatives (I.e. baseline, Midterm, End-term, needs assessments, KAP Surveys and Post Distribution assessments) and ensure that findings are applied to inform program implementation; Make sure the complaint & feedback mechanisms are well functional at field office level; Maintain regular report preparation and share with proper channels. Key Duties & Responsibilities Improve data quality (by strengthening monitoring systems and data quality assurance mechanisms). Strengthen feedback and accountability Mechanism. Scale up Learning and Knowledge Management at field level. Set up and implement a robust MEAL Framework at the Base Level. Requirements - MUST have a relevant Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field. Possession of Postgraduate training in Monitoring and Evaluation is added advantage.
- Experience monitoring and evaluating donor funded projects.
- Minimum of 2-years practical experience in M&E system development implementation in a large international/national non-governmental organization.
Others/Extra Details - Good understanding of Food security and livelihood, nutrition and health, WASH standard indicators plus experience implementing nutrition focused projects.
- Strong quantitative skills and experience with Data Analysis and Database Management with good command of Advanced Excel technics, ENA, SPSS and STATA.
- Excellent mobile data collection skills with good command of Kobo Collect, Red rose, ODK and DHIS2 system.
- Proven ability of designing MEAL plans, result frameworks and theory of change.
- Excellent knowledge of digital data collection and accountability systems.
- Ability to analyse and disseminate complex information to a range of stakeholder audiences;
- Strong familiarity with project frameworks [design/implementation/M&E] cycle
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, adapting and innovating where necessary, and defining a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
- Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets
- Highly developed cultural and political awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English, with experience \\working in multicultural, multi -location, values driven teams;
- Commitment to Action Against Hunger values
Improve data quality (by strengthening monitoring systems and data quality assurance mechanisms). Strengthen feedback and accountability Mechanism. Scale up Learning and Knowledge Management at field level. Set up and implement a robust MEAL Framework at the Base Level. Good understanding of Food security and livelihood, nutrition and health, WASH standard indicators plus experience implementing nutrition focused projects. Strong quantitative skills and experience with Data Analysis and Database Management with good command of Advanced Excel technics, ENA, SPSS and STATA. Excellent mobile data collection skills with good command of Kobo Collect, Red rose, ODK and DHIS2 system. Proven ability of designing MEAL plans, result frameworks and theory of change. Excellent knowledge of digital data collection and accountability systems. Ability to analyse and disseminate complex information to a range of stakeholder audiences; Strong familiarity with project frameworks [design/implementation/M&E] cycle Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, adapting and innovating where necessary, and defining a clear way forward and ensuring buy in. Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets Highly developed cultural and political awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English, with experience \\working in multicultural, multi -location, values driven teams; Commitment to Action Against Hunger values MUST have a relevant Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field. Possession of Postgraduate training in Monitoring and Evaluation is added advantage. Experience monitoring and evaluating donor funded projects. Minimum of 2-years practical experience in M&E system development implementation in a large international/national non-governmental organization. JOB-6823b549530f8 Vacancy title:
2 MEAL Volunteer Jobs at:
Action Against Hunger Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 16 2025 Duty Station:
Nakivale and Kyangwali | Nakivale | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 13 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: The MEAL department at Action Against Hunger functions like an in-house research and evaluation firm and conducts rigorous evaluations and analyses that inform internal decision-making. The goal of the MEAL department is to both prove and improve program impact, and Action Against Hunger has a culture of respecting data analysis and pivoting program activities in response to new evidence. This is a unique environment in which to lead MEAL activities, with a true influence on program strategy. The MEAL Volunteer will ensure smooth functioning of the MEAL system at field office level; Conduct frequent monitoring spot-checks against Quality Benchmarks; Build capacity of program team in the use of MEAL tools, impact reporting and use of data management systems; Champion research initiatives (I.e. baseline, Midterm, End-term, needs assessments, KAP Surveys and Post Distribution assessments) and ensure that findings are applied to inform program implementation; Make sure the complaint & feedback mechanisms are well functional at field office level; Maintain regular report preparation and share with proper channels. Key Duties & Responsibilities Improve data quality (by strengthening monitoring systems and data quality assurance mechanisms). Strengthen feedback and accountability Mechanism. Scale up Learning and Knowledge Management at field level. Set up and implement a robust MEAL Framework at the Base Level. Requirements - MUST have a relevant Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field. Possession of Postgraduate training in Monitoring and Evaluation is added advantage.
- Experience monitoring and evaluating donor funded projects.
- Minimum of 2-years practical experience in M&E system development implementation in a large international/national non-governmental organization.
Others/Extra Details - Good understanding of Food security and livelihood, nutrition and health, WASH standard indicators plus experience implementing nutrition focused projects.
- Strong quantitative skills and experience with Data Analysis and Database Management with good command of Advanced Excel technics, ENA, SPSS and STATA.
- Excellent mobile data collection skills with good command of Kobo Collect, Red rose, ODK and DHIS2 system.
- Proven ability of designing MEAL plans, result frameworks and theory of change.
- Excellent knowledge of digital data collection and accountability systems.
- Ability to analyse and disseminate complex information to a range of stakeholder audiences;
- Strong familiarity with project frameworks [design/implementation/M&E] cycle
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, adapting and innovating where necessary, and defining a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
- Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets
- Highly developed cultural and political awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English, with experience \\working in multicultural, multi -location, values driven teams;
- Commitment to Action Against Hunger values
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 24 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Interested and qualified? click here
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