MEAL Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (Aswan)

About the role

The MEAL Officer will join the Programme Development, Quality and Impact team to design, implement and oversee a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system for programmes in Egypt. The role ensures that data collection, analysis and reporting meet donor requirements, SCI standards and gender‑sensitive, child‑participatory approaches.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and operationalise MEAL frameworks, tools and methodologies aligned with SCI standards.
• Lead baseline, mid‑term and end‑line evaluation studies, including drafting TORs, managing external consultants and reviewing reports.
• Design and maintain programme monitoring tools to track outputs and outcomes.
• Manage beneficiary complaint and response mechanisms, ensuring timely and transparent accountability.
• Provide hands‑on support and capacity‑building to staff and partners on MEAL processes.
• Forecast and monitor MEAL budgets and contribute to organisational learning activities.
• Collaborate closely with the MEAL Manager, programme staff and field offices.

Required profile

• Experience in designing and implementing MEAL systems for humanitarian or development programmes.
• Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and SCI or similar standards.
• Ability to work in a fast‑changing environment, including emergency response situations.
• Level 3 child safeguarding clearance, with regular contact with children or young people.

Required skills