Caritas Cambodia

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

GeneralPosted 2 mo ago

Location

Phnom Penh

Job Type

FULLTIME

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

Non-Governmental Organization

Languages

English, Khmer

About the role

The MEAL Officer is responsible for designing, implementing and strengthening the MEAL system for Programmes.
The position ensures high-quality monitoring, data management, accountability mechanisms, evidence-based reporting, organizational learning, donor compliance, and continuous programme improvement.
Develop and maintain programme MEAL frames, logical frames, indicator tracking tables, and monitoring plans.
Design appropriate quantitative and qualitative monitoring tools aligned with donor requirements and organizational standards.
Ensure timely collection, verification, validation, cleaning and analysis of programme data.
Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess implementation quality, progress, outcomes and compliance.
Support baseline, midline, end-line surveys, assessments and evaluations.
Develop dashboards and monitoring reports to support evidence-based decision-making.
Track programme indicators and ensure data quality through routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs).
Document lessons learned, best practices, innovations and success stories for programme improvement.
Support the establishment and implementation of Community Feedback and Complaint Response Mechanisms (FCRM).
Monitor beneficiary satisfaction and ensure community participation throughout the programme cycle.
Promote accountability to affected populations in accordance with Caritas policies and donor standards.
Ensure that MEAL systems integrate child safeguarding, disability inclusion, gender equality, and protection principles.
Develop and manage programme databases and digital data collection systems where applicable.
Ensure data confidentiality, security and ethical management of sensitive information.
Review and verify monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports submitted by Provincial Offices.
Prepare high-quality analytical reports, indicator summaries and presentations for management and donors.
Ensure timely submission of donor reports in accordance with reporting s.
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Required Skills

MEAL System DesignMEAL System ImplementationMEAL System StrengtheningMonitoringData ManagementAccountability MechanismsEvidence-Based ReportingOrganizational LearningDonor ComplianceProgramme ImprovementMEAL Framework DevelopmentLogical Framework DevelopmentIndicator Tracking Table DevelopmentMonitoring Plan DevelopmentQuantitative Monitoring Tool DesignQualitative Monitoring Tool DesignData VerificationData ValidationData CleaningData Analysis