MEAL Manager
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (Meal) Manager
About the job
DRC Somalia is looking for an experienced and dynamic MEAL Unit Manager to work as part of the Quality Assurance team with a dedicated team of MEAL Technical experts and Officers to implement the MEAL agenda in the Country Office as part of DRC’s famine response. The MEAL Manager will provide overall country management oversight and strategic guidance in the implementation of MEAL activities Somalia. Working with programmatic counterparts and the MEL staff at the global, regional and country level, the post holder will engage in - strategic as well as programmatic developments to ensure that DRC continues its growth in MEAL practices.
Responsibilities:
Management and supervision
- Lead and manage the Monitoring & Evaluation team (including people planning, performance, well-being and development)
- Provide technical support to field based Monitoring & Evaluation staff with a view to ensure coherence in data collection and analysis to support program development and quality
- Coordination and oversight of all aspects of the Monitoring & Evaluation processes
- Oversee the process of needs assessments, baseline studies and impact assessments
- Conduct periodic activity monitoring and site visits to the field to monitor data collection/implementation
- Capacity building through training, feedback, coaching of the Monitoring & Evaluation and programme staff in data collection, monitoring and analysis
- Enhance Monitoring & Evaluation capacity among staff to ensure accountability, facilitate planning and strengthen service delivery
- Lead the development of Monitoring & Evaluation strategies, tools and ensuring coordination of the Monitoring & Evaluation teams input to the country strategy, proposals and reports.
Monitoring and evaluation
- Analyse the data gathered and write baseline and impact assessment reports
- Continuously improve and update data collection tools, so they can be used in the particular context
- Review and implement DRC's Monitoring & Evaluation and Impact Assessment Framework
- Provide technical support to programme staff during development of funding proposals particularly logframes and Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks and plans
- Develop and maintain an Monitoring & Evaluation system, to measure achievement and progress towards program goals and results, which easily can be used in reports.
- Assure quality of data collection and data entry processes
- Manage the various databases and summary sheets to oversee measurement of achievement and progress toward program goals and results through the Monitoring & Evaluation system.
- Provide technical support to ensure that DRC is able to articulate and document relevant best practices and assess performance regularly against agreed program objectives and indicators.
- Ensure successful roll out and sound management of databases and information systems in all program areas
- Assist in management of external evaluation processes from start to finish
As Manager the post-holder is responsible for the following:
• Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility
• Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and
decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.
• Accountable for people management of direct reports, this includes probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.
• Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, MOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC.
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian and development programmes
- At least 3 years' experience with people management
- Strong understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation principles and processes, including database management, reporting etc.
- Minimum of 4 years working in locations responding to humanitarian crises in monitoring and evaluation, or programme design.
- Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management
- Experience of working with or providing support to partners and/or a partnership model of working
- Demonstrable experience in the nurturing of organisational learning in programmes
- Proven facilitation and training skills with diverse audiences of NGO practitioners
- Proven understanding of the management of knowledge within NGOs or development organisations and an ability to link this to system development
- Proven understanding of research methodologies and the nature of evidence which will influence key decision makers in the area.
- Experience of working in insecure environments and of security management.
- Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Full professional proficiency in English and Somali.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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: 12 months
Band: Employment Band- M-F1
Work location: Mogadishu
Start date: August 2025
Reporting to: Head Of Program
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national Contracts.
Application process
Interested applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications:20th July 2025
For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.
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DRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
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.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.