Position Summary:
The MEAL Manager will be responsible for designing and operationalizing a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning system for the project. This role ensures that project activities across the four outcomes are implemented effectively, learning is captured and shared, and community feedback is used to improve programming. The MEAL Manager will develop tools, collect and analyze data, ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements, and promote adaptive learning for improved impact.
Working Conditions:
- Based in DALIT's Head Office, with frequent field visits to its working areas.
- Flexible work schedule required during critical reporting periods or evaluation phases.
- Gratuity, and Festival Bonus
- Travel and Mobile Allowance
- Opportunities for professional development and learning exchanges
Key Responsibilities:
Monitoring and Evaluation System Development
- Develop a comprehensive MEAL framework aligned with project outcomes, indicators, and log frame.
- Design data collection tools for all activities including participatory research, youth committee training, dialogues, community campaigns, and internship program.
- Establish baseline, midline, and end line surveys to assess project progress and impact.
Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
- Lead quantitative and qualitative data collection in collaboration with field staff and external evaluators.
- Perform data quality checks and maintain a secure and organized database.
- Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on project progress, output-level indicators, and outcome achievements.
- Support the development of dashboards for real-time tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs).
Accountability Mechanisms
- Design and implement accountability tools such as suggestion boxes, community feedback sessions, and mobile-based grievance redressal.
- Ensure inclusive participation in feedback systems, especially for women, youth, Dalit, and other marginalized groups.
- Document community responses and support program teams to address issues in a timely and transparent manner.
Learning and Knowledge Management
- Lead the documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and promising practices.
- Facilitate quarterly reflection sessions with project staff, partners, and community representatives.
- Coordinate with the Advocacy and Communications Specialist to disseminate learning through policy briefs and public reports.
Capacity Building
- Train project and partner staff on MEAL principles, indicator tracking, and adaptive management.
- Support community-based monitoring mechanisms, especially through trained youth and committee members.
Evaluation and Research Support
- Coordinate internal and external evaluations including baseline, midline, and end line studies.
- Collaborate on participatory research to generate evidence for advocacy and inclusion.
- Support the production of evidence-based policy briefs and advocacy content.
