Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Technical Specialist

Save The Children

🇺🇸Remote$85K–$120K/yri5mo ago

K-12 Operations Monitoring And Evaluation Program Management Data Analysis Organizational Learning Impact Measurement

Find Similar Open Jobs

Summary

MEAL Technical Specialist oversees monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems within Save the Children's programme quality management framework. The role ensures institutional capacity for tracking progress against quality standards, managing impact measurement, and enabling evidence-based learning across the organization.

Key Responsibilities: Oversee MEAL systems and manage MEAL staff; develop and implement monitoring dashboards with quality indicators; lead donor reporting and contribute to annual reports; roll out systems to measure organizational progress and document impact; build staff capacity in MEAL implementation.

Skills & Tools: Expertise in monitoring and evaluation frameworks, data analysis, and results-based management; strong project management and team leadership capabilities; excellent written and verbal communication for donor reporting and stakeholder engagement; proficiency with MEAL dashboards and data visualization tools.

Qualifications: Advanced degree (Master's level) in monitoring and evaluation, international development, or related field with 5+ years of experience in MEAL within NGO or humanitarian contexts. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing monitoring systems, managing evaluation processes, and building organizational learning capacity.

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (National candidates only)

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation for this role is TZS 3,000,000 – TZS 4,500,000/year (approximately USD 1,250–1,900/month equivalent) based on title, seniority, NGO sector, and Dar es Salaam location.

Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE:

MEAL Specialist represents a crucial aspect of programme quality management within Save the Children. He/she oversees the MEAL system, manages MEAL staff, feeds into country office strategy & planning, participates in proposal development & leads on reporting to donors and Save the Children’s annual report. He/she rolls out a system for monitoring organisational progress against the Programme Quality Standards and develops and implements a realistic MEAL dashboard of indicators to regularly feedback on quality, ensuring that such systems are institutionalised within the existing thematic programme cycle framework and country strategic plan, and that staff have the capacity to implement the systems. He/she also takes responsibility in ensuring that there are systems for learning, to measure and document impact.

‘’We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, different ethnicities, genders, and socio-economic statuses. We believe that inclusion drives positive change in attitudes, knowledge, and behavior''

THE POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Other Open Roles at Save The Children

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Supervisor

Save The Children·🇺🇸None

$50K–$75K/yr

Higher Ed Research Mental Health Support Psychosocial Support Program Supervision Capacity Building Child Protection

1mo agoApply

Supply Chain Coordinator - Green Climate Fund Project

Save The Children·🇺🇸Remote

$60K–$90K/yr

Corporate Operations Supply Chain Management Logistics Management Procurement Operations Management Project Management

2mo agoApply

Global Strategic Policy Lead

Save The Children·🇺🇸New York, New York

$95K–$145K/yr

Corporate Executive Policy Advocacy International Relations Strategic Planning Coalition Building Humanitarian Affairs

3mo agoApply