MEAL Officer

Job Description

EXTERNAL/INTERNAL JOB
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Concern Worldwide mission is to improve the living standard of people who cannot meet their basic needs by strengthening
their capacity to meet those needs and responding to emergency situations. Every Concern staff member has an important
role to play in ensuring that this mission is achieved and every employee should be clear about how their own contribution
can help the wider organisation achieve its objective. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996.
Concern currently operates in the Districts of Western Area Urban (Freetown), Western Area Rural, Tonkolili, Port Loko, Kambia, Karene and remotely in a number of other Districts.. On this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned role:
01. Job Title MEAL Officer
Reports to: Programme Coordinator – MEAL
Direct reports: N/A
Liaises with: All project team members, Project coordinator, District delivery manager, Area
coordinator, National Health Coordinator, PDQ unit, Accountability supervisor All
sector Programme Managers, Coordinators, Director of Programmes, Country
Director, Systems and HR staff District Health Management Teams, Ministry of
Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs, and other partner agencies

Job Location: Port Loko
Contract Details: Fixed Term
Job Purpose: About the Program:

s/he is responsible for technical supervision of MEAL activities and Support to the
establishment and maintenance of the routine Project monitoring system,
including data management (focusing on database design, quality, aggregation &
data presentation at district level) facilitate routine data collection, compilation,
analysis & reporting. S/he assist in baseline, assessments and evaluation of the
Yoti Yoti project, and contribute to knowledge management and learning of the
project identifying and documenting success and case stories, supporting review
meetings.

Main duties & Responsibilities:

Programme Cycle Management/ In your District:
MEAL System Design and Planning
 Develop and operationalize the project MEAL plan in alignment with the
log frame and Theory of Change.
 Translate indicators into clear data collection methodologies, tools, and
SOPs.
 Define indicator reference sheets (PIRS) including calculation methods,
disaggregation, frequency, and responsibilities.
 Ensure integration of cross-cutting themes (gender, protection, inclusion,
conflict sensitivity, environment).
Monitoring and Data Collection
 Design and deploy digital data collection tools (IForm builder,
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 Lead routine monitoring activities, including post-distribution monitoring
(PDM), output tracking, and field verification.
 Conduct and supervise surveys, FGDs, KIIs, and observational assessments.
 Establish beneficiary registration and tracking systems.
 Ensure systematic disaggregation (sex, age, disability, location).
Data Quality Assurance (DQA)
 Implement a Data Quality Assurance system aligned with donor standards
(validity, reliability, timeliness, precision, integrity).
 Conduct regular data quality audits, spot checks, and back-checks.
 Maintain data management protocols including data cleaning, validation,
storage, and protection.
 Ensure compliance with data protection policies (GDPR-aligned where
applicable).
Evaluation and Research
 Support baseline, midline, and endline studies including sampling design
and methodology.
 Support internal and external evaluations and research initiatives.
 Apply mixed-method approaches (quantitative and qualitative).
 Ensure methodological rigor (sampling techniques, triangulation, bias
reduction).
Data Analysis and Use
 Analyse quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate tools (Excel,
SPSS, Power BI, or similar).
 Generate dashboards and visualizations for decision-making.
 Translate data into actionable insights for programme adaptation.
 Support adaptive management and evidence-based programming.
Reporting and Donor Compliance
 Produce high-quality MEAL inputs for donor reports.
 Ensure timely submission of internal and external reports (weekly,
monthly, quarterly).
 Track progress against log frame indicators and targets.
 Ensure consistency between narrative and quantitative reporting.
Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
 Support Accountability Officer to establish and manage Feedback and
Complaints Response Mechanisms (FCRM).
 Ensure safe, accessible, and inclusive feedback channels (hotlines,
community meetings).
 Support to track, analyse, and respond to feedback and complaints in a
timely manner.
Learning and Knowledge Management
 Support reflection meetings, learning workshops, and after-action
reviews.
 Document lessons learned, case studies, and best practices.
 Promote knowledge sharing within Concern and with partners.
 Contribute to programme design and proposal development.

Coordination and Representation
 Participate in internal and external coordination forums (MEAL working
groups, clusters).
 Collaborate with programme, operations, and partner teams.
 Represent Concern in technical discussions where required.
Beneficiary Transfer Management System (BTMS) Focal Person
 Work closely with MEAL Coordinator as a focal person and point of
contact for the Head Office BTMS Support Team, who will be leading the
preparatory work and rollout in-country.
 Liaison and support the coordination of staff from different teams and
departments for the set-up and rollout of BTMS across programmes (Yoti
Yoti in 2026)
 Participate in the trainings by Red Rose
 Support field programme role, with programme participant and card
management functions with limited platform view access
 Ensure MEAL platform role with significant platform view access, survey
and beneficiary (programme participant) edit functions.
 Liaison with IT for the device management functions, intended to support
stock management, software updates, card printing, and tech support.
Other:
 Ensure all aspects of MEAL activities adhere to project quality standards
and policies.
 Actively participate in collective exercises such as preparation or updates
of Preparing for Effective Emergency Response (PEER) plan, Security
Management Plan (SMP); proposal development; Concern strategic plan
and other Concern initiatives.
 Be aware of, understand and comply with all of Concern’s policies and
procedures (P4, finance, logistics, HR, security management etc.).
 Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary.
 Promote and protect the reputation of Concern in external settings,
ensuring the organization’s experience and expertise is well
communicated and consistently presented, and that we are seen as a
professional organization.
 Promote Equality, especially gender, within the organization and across
programmes, in line with Concern’s Equality Policy and, and ensures
targeting and project implementation is informed by How Concern
Understands Extreme Poverty (HCUEP).
 Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about CRM,
safeguarding and expected staff behavior is disseminated among
programme participants and communities.
 work with relevant colleagues to ensure that the Complaints and
Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback
and complaints are welcomed and addressed.
 Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the
Country Director, Programme Director or the PQD Coordinator.

Person specification: Essential

 University degree in in MEAL, Mathematics, Statistics, Social Sciences,
Development Studies or related field
 Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring & Evaluation, Data Science, or
related discipline is strongly preferred.
 Formal training in MEAL, research methods, or data analysis is an added
advantage.
 Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in MEAL or Programmes.
 Clear understanding and experience in directly implementing primary
qualitative data collection and analysis (key informant interviews, focus
group discussion, participatory qualitative methods, etc.)
 Clear understanding and experience of quality assurance in data
collection
 Field experience in projects working directly with communities, partners
and government officials
 Experience with Digital Data Gathering (DDG)
 Skills in capacity building of staff and partners on PM & E
 Strong analytical skills
 Excellent computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
 Strong writing skills in English

Desirable 
Experience
 Minimum 4-5 years of progressive experience in MEAL within the
NGO/humanitarian sector.
 Demonstrated experience with donor-funded programmes (EU, USAID,
Irish Aid preferred).
 Experience in resilience, livelihoods, agriculture, or food security
programming.
 Proven experience in designing surveys, sampling, and evaluations.
 Strong experience using digital data collection platforms.
 Additional certification in MEAL
 Fluency in Temne and Krio language (spoken)
Technical Competencies
 Advanced knowledge of log frames, Theory of Change, and results-based
management.
 Strong data analysis and visualization skills.
 Experience with statistical tools (SPSS, STATA, R, or Power BI is an
advantage).
 Strong understanding of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).
 Knowledge of safeguarding, gender mainstreaming, and Do No Harm
principles.
 Familiarity with GIS/mapping tools is an added advantage.
Core Competencies (Aligned to Concern Framework)
 Managing Yourself: Works independently, manages time effectively, and
maintains accountability.
 Communicating and Influencing: Communicates complex data clearly to
diverse audiences.
 Delivering Results: Focused on achieving high-quality outputs within
deadlines.
 Thinking and Decision Making: Uses evidence and analysis to guide
decisions.

 Working with Others: Builds strong relationships across teams and
partners.
Personal Qualities
 All staff are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values,
including our workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding
values.
 All staff are required to participate and contribute as necessary towards
Concern’s emergency response as and when required.
 High integrity and ethical standards.
 Strong attention to detail.
 Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
 Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
 Ability to work under pressure in challenging environments.
Safeguarding, Gender and Protection
 Uphold Concern Worldwide’ s safeguarding policies and Code of Conduct.
 Ensure integration of gender equality, protection, and inclusion in all
MEAL activities.
 Promote safe programming and prevent sexual exploitation and abuse
(PSEA)
Other Requirements
 Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.
 Strong IT skills including MS Office and data platforms.
We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin,
disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic
status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms
of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting
equality.
If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter. We
will respond to every applicant. Please be aware we may offer positions before
the closing date.
If you have any concerns about our recruitment process and need particular
assistance – for example if you have a disability e.g. a hearing impairment – please
let us know and we will do our best to respond to your needs.

Emergency response Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in
order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and
maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Sierra Leone
Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the
response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving
the humanitarian objective of the organization.

Partnership and Localisation Actively contribute to Concern’s commitment to localization and equitable
partnerships, through for example supporting the identification of partners,
supporting management and accompaniment of partners, participating in capacity
sharing initiatives, and other initiatives as required.

Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the
maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants,

visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a
responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in
accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the
Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By
signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have
understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to
conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should apply with:
 An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
 Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.
 Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
 A copy of a valid labour card must be attached to ALL applications (written or electronic)
 Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

Applications should be sent through email to info.sl@concern.net
Please mark your application as per the references stated in position above
(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is 17.00 on Thursday 4 th June 2026

Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates during the application period. We reserve the right to close the application
process once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. And only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION LETTER (written or typed) MUST BE SENT TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER,
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL, NEW ENGLAND OR EMAILED TO Email: employmentdesk71@gmail.com
“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”