Under the Technical Advisor's supervision, the MEAL Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the programme's monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems. Beyond systematic data collection, rigorous analysis and evidence-based reporting, the position holder will play a key role in making evidence useful: analysing and visualising data, facilitating learning with the team and partners, and packaging results and lessons into clear, attractive communication products for different audiences (programme management, partner colleges, government counterparts, the EU Delegation and the wider public).

The following list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and may evolve according to needs.

MEAL Framework and Data Management

·       Maintain and update the programme's MEAL framework aligned with EU requirements and with the needs of GIZ and EF

·       Update the programme's logical framework, including indicators, baselines and targets

·       Develop data collection tools and prepare MEAL work plans and calendars

·       Maintain the programme database and ensure data quality assurance protocols

Monitoring and Evaluation

·       Lead key data collection activities including baseline, midline and endline studies

·       Train programme staff on data collection tools and methods

·       Conduct monitoring visits to partner colleges to validate data quality

·       Monitor programme progress against indicators, prepare regular MEAL reports (quarterly, annual) with analysis of trends, and contribute to donor reports

·       Support planning and implementation of programme evaluations (mid-term, final, external)

·       Coordinate with external evaluators and provide necessary data and documentation

Accountability, Learning and Knowledge Management

·       Prepare regular MEAL reports (quarterly, annual) for programme management and contribute to donor reports

·       Organise and facilitate regular reflection and learning sessions (e.g., after-action reviews, quarterly review meetings, lessons-learned workshops) with programme staff, partner colleges and stakeholders

·       Document good practices, lessons learned, case studies and success stories from partner colleges, through interviews, field visits, photos and short testimonials

·       Set up and maintain a knowledge repository (reports, data, photos, communication products) accessible to the programme team

·       Contribute to adaptive management by translating evidence and lessons into practical recommendations and following up on their uptake

Data Visualisation and Communication of Results

·       Design and maintain dashboards (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to track key indicators and make progress visible to programme management and partners

·       Create charts, infographics and data stories for MEAL reports, donor reports and presentations

·       Synthesise programme information and results into communication products such as factsheets, flyers, brochures, results briefs and newsletter contributions

Coordination and Capacity Building

·       Coordinate MEAL and learning activities with GIZ counterparts to ensure a harmonised approach

·       Provide MEAL guidance to programme staff and college partners

·       Liaise with external evaluators and government partners on data sharing and reporting