Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist (Regional)

MEAL Systems Design & Implementation Lead development of the program MEL Plan, including results frameworks, Indicator Performance Tracking Table, data collection tools, and learning plans. Ensure harmonized MEAL tools and processes across Mercy Corps and JA Africa, including standardization of data collection methods and integrated data management systems. Oversee annual surveys and baseline and final evaluations, ensuring compliance with donor and Mercy Corps best practices and

Ensure harmonized MEAL tools and processes across Mercy Corps and JA Africa, including standardization of data collection methods and integrated data management systems.

Track value-for-money and social return on investment indicators as required to ensure stewardship of donor resources and effectiveness of programming. Manage data quality assurance processes and support country teams in MEL implementation. Learning & Adaptive Management Facilitate consortium-wide quarterly and annual reflection and learning sessions with country teams and technical leads. Collaborate closely with the JA Africa MEAL focal point for joint analysis and reporting. Produce evidence-based insights for strategic decision-making and donor communication. Lead documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and program adaptations. Capacity Building Provide training and mentorship to country MEAL teams and partners. Accountability Ensure community feedback mechanisms are functional, inclusive, and responsive. Support safe data collection and safeguarding-integrated MEAL practices. Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field projects. Organizational Learning As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves. Safeguardi

• Part-time role based in Kampala.
• No application, interview, registration, or processing fee should be paid.
• Meals may be provided