Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity
The Officer–MEAL is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive support to Coordinator-MEAL in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning, knowledge management, research, and reporting. This role ensures that an effective and efficient MEAL system is implemented across all projects under the Youth, Child Poverty and Economic Resilience sector, in compliance with Save the Children International (SCI) standards and procedures.

The postholder will lead the implementation of the MEAL system at the project level to track progress, apply Quality Benchmarks (QB), and strengthen accountability mechanisms. S/he will also support learning and knowledge management processes within the project. Key responsibilities include developing data collection tools, training and supervising data collectors, and ensuring the quality and integrity of project data. This includes project management information system, maintaining the MEAL database, addressing technical issues, and analyzing MEAL data at key intervals.

Additionally, the Officer–MEAL will support capacity-building initiatives by conducting trainings and workshops for project staff and providing continuous technical assistance on MEAL. S/he will assist the coordinator–MEAL in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Country Office (CO), donors, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 2 years working experience and knowledge in MEAL, preferably in community resilience projects.
• Proven working experience in Data visualization
• Sound understating on Data collection, Analysis and meaningful interpretation.
• Excellent knowledge of English (both written and spoken).
• Strong project management, partnership management and budget management skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in SPSS and POWER BI.
• Bachelor - Degree, preferably in Statistics, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Development Studies, Geography, Urban Planning, Computer Science, or in a related field.

The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

For a detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:
https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/16233

Application deadline: April 25, 2026

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.