Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Trainee job at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Trainee.

The overall purpose of the role:

The MEAL Trainee will support the MEAL Officer in implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities at field level. He/she will gain practical experience in data collection, data quality assurance, reporting, accountability mechanisms, and basic data analysis while supporting project teams to track progress and improve program quality.

Responsibilities or duties:

• Support routine field data collection activities using digital tools such as Kobo Collect.
• Assist in conducting assessments, surveys, and Post Distribution Monitoring.
• Participate in spot checks and routine data quality checks in the field.
• Assist in data entry, cleaning, compilation, and basic analysis using Excel or other data tools.
• Support preparation of weekly, monthly, and activity reports.
• Maintain organized filing systems for MEAL tools, reports, attendance sheets, and monitoring documents.
• Support collection and documentation of beneficiary feedback and complaints through established accountability channels.
• Collect and manage clients’ feedback and ensure that it generates evidence that informs the project.
• Participate in field monitoring visits and learning activities.
• Support documentation of success stories, lessons learned, and good practices
• Support dissemination of monitoring findings and lessons to the program team.
• Perform any other MEAL-related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Information Management, Data Science, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related field.
• Basic understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong willingness to learn and work in a multi-cultural field work environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: sensitivity and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.
• Able to adhere to the vision, mission, strategic goals, values and ethical standards of the DRC Uganda Program.
• Attention to detail, teamwork and collaboration, Integrity and professionalism, willingness to learn, time management and basic analytical skills

Experience needed:

• At least one year of relevant experience supporting the MEAL function.
• Experience in mobile data collection using Kobo Collect (Desirable).

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes):

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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 3 months

Designation of Duty Station: Imvepi

Start date: October 2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website.

• Support routine field data collection activities using digital tools such as Kobo Collect.
• Assist in conducting assessments, surveys, and Post Distribution Monitoring.
• Participate in spot checks and routine data quality checks in the field.
• Assist in data entry, cleaning, compilation, and basic analysis using Excel or other data tools.
• Support preparation of weekly, monthly, and activity reports.
• Maintain organized filing systems for MEAL tools, reports, attendance sheets, and monitoring documents.
• Support collection and documentation of beneficiary feedback and complaints through established accountability channels.
• Collect and manage clients’ feedback and ensure that it generates evidence that informs the project.
• Participate in field monitoring visits and learning activities.
• Support documentation of success stories, lessons learned, and good practices
• Support dissemination of monitoring findings and lessons to the program team.
• Perform any other MEAL-related duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong willingness to learn and work in a multi-cultural field work environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: sensitivity and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.
• Attention to detail, teamwork and collaboration, Integrity and professionalism, willingness to learn, time management and basic analytical skills
• Experience in mobile data collection using Kobo Collect (Desirable).

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Information Management, Data Science, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related field.
• Basic understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation concepts.
• Able to adhere to the vision, mission, strategic goals, values and ethical standards of the DRC Uganda Program.