Description
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer will coordinate data collection activities at the field level to evaluate programme impact and progress.
The IRC is seeking a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker to join our team in positively impacting the lives of millions of people worldwide.
Job Summary: The MEAL Officer will design tools, collect and analyse information to ensure programme quality, understand impact, and improve programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop monitoring and evaluation strategies to measure programme indicators and assess beneficiary experience
- Design and implement data collection tools and produce reports based on findings
- Process and analyse data using Python or Google Colab, Excel, and CommCare and KoboToolbox platforms
- Support automation of recurring data flows and generate reports
- Apply descriptive statistics to generate findings on programme indicators
- Train staff on monitoring and evaluation tools and methods
- Coordinate with programme officers and stakeholders to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation
Requirements:
- University degree in Statistics, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field
- At least two years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably with an NGO
- Intermediate-level proficiency in Python or Google Colab, Excel, and CommCare and KoboToolbox platforms
- Experience in humanitarian or development programmes, particularly in health, child protection, and gender-based violence
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Work Environment: Standard office environment in Cucuta, Colombia
Benefits:
- Labour contract
- Salary: $3,577,500 with social benefits