MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning) Volunteer at Isabena Humanitarian Aid Foundation

Job Summary:

The MEAL Volunteer supports the organization in tracking program performance, collecting and analyzing data, ensuring accountability to beneficiaries, and promoting continuous learning and improvement. The role contributes to evidence-based decision-making and program effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring

• Assist in developing and updating monitoring tools (data collection forms, trackers, surveys)
• Support routine data collection from program activities
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of program data

Evaluation

• Support baseline, midline, and endline assessments
• Assist in conducting surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions
• Help analyze quantitative and qualitative data and also contribute to evaluation reports

Accountability

• Support feedback and complaints response mechanisms
• Collect and document beneficiary feedback
• Help track and follow up on reported issues
• Promote transparency and ethical standards

Learning

• Assist in documenting lessons learned and best practices
• Support preparation of learning briefs and reports
• Participate in review meetings

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and report-writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially

Preferred Qualifications 

• Background in Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies or mathematics 
• Experience in data collection or research
• Familiarity with tools like Kobo Toolbox, ODK, or similar data systems