MEAL Manager
Action Against Hunger Spain

Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending child hunger. We work in over 40 countries around the world, helping over 9 million people every year.

 


 Vacancy No: 1226
 Section/Unit: MEAL Department
 Grade Level: V5
 Supervisor: MEAL Coordinator / Area Coordinator
 No. of Post: 1
 Duty Station: Central Darfur - Nartiti Office
 Duration: 11 Months with Three (03) Months Probation Period, (Renewable Subject to Funding and Performance)
 Closing Date: 24 Sept 2026
 
 Background:

The MEAL Manager works closely with the MEAL Coordinator to enhance and mainstream the MEAL initiatives at mission level. Under the line management and ovesight of the MEAL Coordinator, the MEAL Manager coordinates with the Port-Sudan program coordination team and base teams on common M&E platforms and learning initiatives. She/he leads the project team in setting up systems and mechanisms for monitoring the project’s indicators, deliverable and gathering community feedback. The manager works closely with the program/project team to provide guidance in collecting, reporting, and analyzing monitoring data with the participation of communities, other relevant stakeholders engaged in the project. She/he is responsible for reporting on the status of the project’s performance indicators to AAH and institutional donors. The manager will provide technical support to all assessments and surveys deemed to evaluate projects. She/he will ensure orientation of Action Against Hunger staff and communities on the organizational MEAL systems and support local partners MEAL system.
 
 Duties and responsibilities:

Objective 1: Effective management of the base’s MEAL team and oversee day-to-day MEAL activities, with technical support from the MEAL Coordinator
  • Supervise Monitoring, Accountability, Evaluation and Learning activities through monthly and weekly plans prepared with support and review of the base MEAL team in bases 
 
  • Ensure high quality MEAL outputs including reports, data sets, MEAL plans and indicator tables and updates are shared with the technical line managers and/or the senior management team on time
 
  • Ensure regular updates on the base’s MEAL activities are communicated to the MEAL Coordinator regularly; be available for regular check-ins with technical line managers
 
  • Support the team’s capacity building, including by monitoring and assessing the team’s capacities and gaps, providing on-the-job coaching, and liaising with the MEAL Coordinator for technical capacity development needs
 
  • Prepare regular performance appraisals, capacity and training needs assessments 
 
  • Support recruiting, interviewing, and inducing new M&E staff and/or consultants, data collectors 
 
  • Ensure the MEAL department’s key resources are allocated effectively and used efficiently in the projects (plan, budget, etc.)
 
Objective 2: Support the rollout and continuous development of MEAL tools, methodologies, guidelines, and capacity building materials
  • Ensure each project has a results-oriented MEAL plan and support the team in developing tools and contribute to the base’s MEAL staff’s effective relationships with implementation teams
 
  • Contribute to the design and development of M&E tools to ensure they are fit-for-purpose and results-oriented and training the MEAL team on new tools
 
  • Regularly participate in field visits and data collection for MEAL activities and reports 
 
  • Monitor the MEAL team to ensure quality implementation and use of department tools and skill sets, including interviewing techniques, methodology, data collection tools, integrity and protection of data and data sources
 
  • Support the MEAL Coordinator in the aggregation and analysis of MEAL data to promote evidence-based decision making
 
  • Implement MEAL processes and tasks by mainstreaming cross cutting themes (gender, protection, conflict sensitivity, environmental sustainability) 
 
  • Support the MEAL Coordinator to Review, revise and update all survey and evaluation reports and ensure data quality including timeliness, relevance, accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all program data in the field office 
 
  • Promote the use of ICT material (KOBO, PowerBI, etc… ) to visualize the data collected
 
  • Development of the KOBO tools in xls and train the team on the use of MDC
 
Objective 2: Support the rollout and continuous development of MEAL tools, methodologies, guidelines, and capacity building materials
  • Ensure each project has a results-oriented MEAL plan and support the team in developing tools and contribute to the base’s MEAL staff’s effective relationships with implementation teams
 
  • Contribute to the design and development of M&E tools to ensure they are fit-for-purpose and results-oriented and training the MEAL team on new tools
 
  • Regularly participate in field visits and data collection for MEAL activities and reports 
 
  • Monitor the MEAL team to ensure quality implementation and use of department tools and skill sets, including interviewing techniques, methodology, data collection tools, integrity and protection of data and data sources
 
  • Support the MEAL Coordinator in the aggregation and analysis of MEAL data to promote evidence-based decision making
 
  • Implement MEAL processes and tasks by mainstreaming cross cutting themes (gender, protection, conflict sensitivity, environmental sustainability) 
 
  • Support the MEAL Coordinator to Review, revise and update all survey and evaluation reports and ensure data quality including timeliness, relevance, accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all program data in the field office 
 
  • Promote the use of ICT material (KOBO, PowerBI, etc… ) to visualize the data collected
 
  • Development of the KOBO tools in xls and train the team on the use of MDC
 
Objective 4: Program Quality and Reporting
  • Harmonize MEAL tools and data collection instruments across same/similar projects implemented in different locations.
 
  • Collect and share monthly monitoring trends, draft activity monitoring and survey reports when needed, as per MEAL template and ACF guidelines and standards
 
  • Compilation, review and reporting on ACF ISP bi-annual data in offline template and online platform
 
  • Support the MEAL Coordinator in disseminating monitoring and evaluation data and findings with relevant technical and project staff
 
  • Support the field teams and technical Head of Departments/Coordinators in drafting the APR templates and providing punctual support if needed;
 
  • Compilation of APRs or it’s like, filled by the different bases and ensure accuracy of data gathered and APRs or it’s like, by the program teams, in collaboration with the Program Managers and MEAL team
 
  • When needed: sensitization and training of field teams on the monthly internal reporting tool (APR: Activity Progress Report);
 
  • Systematically save and structure MEAL tools, data, reports, and associated documents on NHF or any other MEAL designated share folder
 
  • Assist MEAL Coordinator in contributing to the project reports and carry out any other tasks/function assigned by the supervisor.
 
 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

  • University degree (BA in Social Sciences or any related field)
  • Previous field experience in assessments, data gathering, interviews, information triangulation/verification, and report writing. Strong communication skills to interact with both vulnerable population and key stakeholders 
  • At least two 2 years of related previous professional experience .
  • Demonstrated abilities in the design and implementation of MEAL systems.
  • Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches and tools.
  • Capacity to facilitate work with community-level actors in planning, design, implementation of MEAL systems and processes.
  • Demonstrable track record in effective team membership and communications at a management level.
  • Demonstrated MEAL field experience and competencies in collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and presenting data to a variety of audiences.
  • Ability to present findings and information to diverse audiences through presentations, training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods.
  • Languages:English, Arabic.
  • IT systems: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with PowerBI and/or other data management, analysis, and visualization software is a plus
  • Experience with GIS software such as QGIS is a plus.
  • COMPULSORY POLICIES AND DOCUMENTS TO KNOW AND ENDORSE
  • Code of Conduct and Principal Chart
  • Protection against sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) Policy
  • Prevention and management of harassment cases and labour conflicts
  • Child protection policy
  • Gender policy
  • Security Document-Data protection policy
  • Transparency Policy
  • Anti-corruption policy
  • KEY INTERNAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE POSITION PROPER PERFORMANCE
  • PEN ACF-E (National Strategic Plan) and ISP ACF (International Strategic Plan).
  • Mission strategy
  • Mission MEAL Strategy (If available)
  • Deontology Code and Ethic Committee.
  • ACF Multi Sectoral Monitoring and Evaluation Guidelines and Toolkits
  • Based in: Sudan - Central Darfur - Nartiti Office
  • Position length: 11 Months with Three (03) Months' Probation Period, (Renewable Subject to Funding and Performance)
  • Line manager: MEAL Coordinator / Area Coordinator
  • Salary: 1,650 $ Gross based on the salary Scale.
  • Annual Leave: 21 Working days/ year
  • Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Eid Bonus.
  • 13th month's salary.
  • Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family.

Notes:

  • This is a national job for Sudanese only.
  • Candidates may be contacted for other suitable positions within Action Against Hunger.
  • Due to the high number of applications received, only potential applicants will be contacted.
  • If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter, updated CV/resume, and copies of your educational and employment certificates to the Labor Office / Humanitarian Affairs (LO/HA) Nartiti Office before September 24, 2026. Please ensure that your cover letter or CV includes a valid phone number and/or updated email address so that you can be contacted.
  • The organization is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.
    In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Action Against Hunger implement a range of procedures and actions to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.







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