MEAL Officer

London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£30,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

As the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)  Officer, you will support the MEAL Manager in implementing and developing Muslim Aid's MEAL system. Your role involves strengthening project monitoring, guiding Country Offices and Partners, and ensuring quality and compliance with humanitarian standards. You will also support data collection, analysis, and the measurement of progress against global and departmental strategies, contributing to accountability, learning, and effective service delivery. Additionally, you will work closely with partners and donors to enhance systems within the global programme portfolio of Muslim Aid.

About the Role:

  1. Collaborate with the MEAL Manager, Programmes team, country offices, and partners to design MEAL systems that align with project goals, MAUK’s global objectives, and local needs, ensuring they are measurable, relevant, and grant-compliant.
  2. Conduct ongoing assessments of MEAL requirements and capacities, working with focal points and programme leads to enable real-time programme adjustments and system enhancements.
  3. Support the regular and accurate updating of the MA MEAL system (TolaData) in coordination with country offices and partner focal points.
  4. Assist in monitoring programme progress by designing MEAL plans, indicators, targets, timelines, and data collection tools.
  5. Support the preparation of terms of reference for evaluations, case studies, and impact assessments in coordination with focal points.
  6. Assist the MEAL Manager in building MEAL capacity among staff and partners.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate degree in international development, sustainable livelihoods, humanitarianism, or programme management preferred.
  • Understanding of development programmes design, implementation and evaluation.
  • Experience with logical/results frameworks, indicators, and MEAL plans.
  • Experience developing logical/results frameworks, indicators, and MEAL plans.
  •  Proficient in teamwork, measurement, analytical thinking, planning, and organisation.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective in diverse and challenging environments.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a MEAL Officer and make a significant impact on our global humanitarian and development initiatives. If you're passionate about monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning, and excel in data-driven decision-making, this role is for you. Your skills will ensure our programs meet the highest standards, deliver meaningful results, and address the needs of the communities we serve. Bring your analytical, organisational, and communication strengths to our innovative team. Apply now and help us transform lives worldwide!

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

  • 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days) 
  • Hybrid working
  • Paid time off for medical appointments 
  • 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
  • Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
  • Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

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Refreshed on: 05 September 2024
Closing date: 28 September 2024 at 23:30
Tags: International Development, Monitoring and Evaluation