MEAL Expert*

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR).

As Expert for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) you will support and advise the programme leadership and all M&E personnel to enhance Welthungerhilfe’s (WHH) CAR’s program quality, outcomes and impact through collaborative and effective M&E systems, research methodologies, continuous learning, as well as managing WHH CAR’s key accountability systems and supporting programme coordination.

Your responsibilities

• Managing the MEAL-department in the Country Office and supervision of national and international staff
• Overseeing and implementing the actions and objectives as defined in the MEAL Department strategy and action plan
• Mainstreaming M&E in project implementation and program development.
• Managing WHH CAR’s key accountability mechanisms and reporting systems
• Designing and overseeing the implementation of the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) organisational self-assessment
• Providing technical guidance to MEAL staff on the development of MEAL plans, corresponding tools and approaches
• Representing Welthungerhilfe and reporting towards partners and other stakeholders as required

Your profile

• A university or polytechnic degree or equivalent field experience in international relations, project management, research, social science, gender or protection
• At least 3 years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation, research and managing projects in post conflict environments
• Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Management and capacity building experience
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with experience in advocacy
• A high level of mental and physical resilience and willingness for duty trips in rural areas
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for traveling to Welthungerhilfe’s project countries
• A very good command of French and English, German skills are an asset

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under “Our benefits”.

*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.