VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
MEAL MANAGER
ABOUT US
International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1990 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in both countries. Since January 2018, the two countries have been clustered and operating under a single management structure until December 2021. In 2022, the two missions approach on a transitional process and will continue up to 2023. Until this time, the both missions will share human resources with priorities focus. The coordination office for Sierra Leone Mission is located in Freetown, overseeing the operations in Moyamba Field Office and Liberia Country Office is located in Monrovia overseeing the operations in Nimba Field Office. We are a small team that aims to grow fast.
I. Summary of position:

Action Against Hunger is seeking to recruit an experienced MEAL Manager, that will lead the process of developing, updating, and monitoring the mission’s MEAL strategy through regular MEAL system diagnostics. He/she will support the MEAL staff in the implementation of the mission’s MEAL strategy and to ensure that the MEAL systems developed at the operational level follow the lines defined in the mission’s MEAL strategy
II. Key job roles
Mission 1: Establish and operationalize Mission MEAL system for the programs implementation, including the right tools for reporting, tracking beneficiaries and knowledge management
Some of the core responsibilities of the MEAL Manager will be:
 Provide technical support to the MEAL team in the development of project MEAL plans and ensure that MEAL activities are implemented as defined in these plans.
 Ensure the Mission projects have specific MEAL framework, developed to guide project start-up, implementation, adjustment, accountability and learning in compliance with Action Against Hunger MEAL Guidelines and Minimum Requirements for MEAL.
 Train and build the capacity of program team on the required monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning, with emphasize on the MEAL tools, information management and use.
 Work with the data managers based at the Government Line Ministries according to our field of expertise (WASH, Health and Nutrition, Food Security and Livelihood, Mental Health Psychosocial and Protection, Advocacy and Communication) on the project information management (health facilities data collection, quality, consistency
and timeliness), the monthly reporting and contribute to strengthening the county health information management system
 Organize and carry regular program MEAL reviews of the project progress against the targets, communicate to the program team of any deviation of the targets, provide clarity on how such need to be improved. At least there shall be quarterly programing meeting to assess the program progress.
 Ensure harmonized application of tools, methods, and informed consent procedures across all the projects and counties that are consistent with the MOH data management, as well as consistency with ACF MEAL guidelines.
 In collaboration with program coordinator, represent ACF externally in relevant forums and working groups at national level on issues related to project monitoring, evaluation and accountability (County health authorities coordination forums, HMIS meeting etc).
Mission 2: Ensure proper and timely implementation of MEAL activities, including program monitoring, reporting, and accountability mechanisms
Some of the core responsibilities of the MEAL Manager will be:
 Undertake regular field visits to support the implementation of MEAL and to identify milestones and challenges where adaptations might be needed. Health staff are supported on recording and transmitting information to the health districts on timely basis.
 Support the development of standardized methodologies and tools for community consultations on their preferences according to the operational context for the implementation of feedback and complaints response mechanisms (FCRM
 Provide technical support to MEAL program staff in organizing trainings for staff, partners and local structures (focal points, community feedback and complaints committees, distribution committees, targeting committees, community leaders, etc.) on accountability, quality and community engagement.
 Manage the FCRM’s country/global information database, compile monthly data from all projects, analyze it and produce a summary report of trends to be shared with the coordination and the program
 At field level, work with Program Coordinator, Program Managers, Program Officers, Field Coordinator, and technical managers to ensure MEAL findings are incorporated into both qualitative and quantitative Activity Progress Report (APR), lessons learned are documented.
 Provide the technical lead in the report writing process with respect to MEAL aspects and in the development of the MEAL section of project proposals. Mission 3: Ensure quality and efficiency of data collected through the Mission’s MEAL Teams Some core responsibilities of the MEAL Manager will be:
 Manage Kobo platforms for the mission; lead on roll-out of mobile data collection within the Mission, to include training, troubleshooting, and support for ODK/Kobo use in the field.
 Support survey process and quality review of data from surveys (KAP, SMART, SQEAC, NCA, PVCA, baseline – end line),
 Facilitate the analysis by producing visual summaries (maps, graphs) upon request of the coordination team
 Develop mission-level data flows, support the MEAL team and program managers in the development of these tools at the operational level, and monitor their application.
 Provide permanent support for the use of data management tools (collection, processing, analysis, visualization, etc.), make corrections and provide regular feedback to improve the utilization, especially the tools to be filled monthly by the MEAL team.
Mission 4: Document good practice from planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities
Some core responsibilities of the MEAL Manager will be:
 Provide technical support to the MEAL and program teams in the design of tools to collect and manage information generated by the learning initiatives, linked to the tools developed by Action Against Hunger.
 Facilitate and centralize documentation of lessons learned, best practices and case studies produced in the mission for internal and external sharing. Organize and coordinate mid-term reviews, learning workshops, review of program work plans with Nutrition and Health, WASH and FSL, MHPSS-P teams at Mission and field level involving other stakeholders.
 Ensure that lessons learned and recommendations in planning, monitoring, evaluation and accountability are documented, shared and considered / addressed in the design of new projects and technical plans and discussed during periodic reviews workshop and ultimately fed into current work and future program development.
 Advise on the inclusion of MEAL resources and activities in new project proposals
 Support the quality, timeliness and dissemination of MEAL outputs internally and externally.
 Provide quarterly feedback to senior management team on standard indicators for NUT-Health, WASH, MHPSS-P and FSL while comparing information over time and between sectors.
Mission 5: Ensure all the MEAL reports are of quality and timely submitted
Some core responsibilities of the MEAL Manager will be:
 Ensure the Monthly activity progress reports are submitted on time and complete
 Participate and contribute to the Weekly/monthly mission SITREP/updates
 Participate in donor reporting and proposal development
 Compile and report the Annual Beneficiary count and progress report
 Lead or participate the Ad-hoc reports (assessments and surveys)
Mission 5: Gender mainstreaming
Some core responsibilities of the MEAL Manager will be:
 Attend one (1) Gender Analysis for Strategic Programming (GASP) training
 Ensure all project data is disaggregated by sex and age
 Contribute to generating gender statistics on targeted beneficiaries
III Supervisory Responsibilities
 MEAL Officer
IV Qualifications & Experience
 Bachelor of Arts or Science/Bac (or higher) in International Relations/Affairs, Humanitarian Affairs, International Development, Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Epidemiology, Demography or related field
 Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in a similar role, with minimum 2 year humanitarian experience.
 Good quantitative analysis skills (experience with statistical software, especially SPSS, EPI Info, ENA for SMART, and/or Stata)
 Proficiency with Open Data Kit (ODK), Kobo Toolbox and/or other mobile data collection tools (Commcare, DataWinners, ONA)
 Proficiency in the use of geographic information processing software is a major asset (e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.).
V REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
 Solid knowledge of the Logical Framework approach
 Proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects)
 MEAL or operational background related to at least 2 of the following sectors: Nutrition, Health, WASH, Food Security, Resilience, and livelihood programmes
 Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills
 Diplomacy and good interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
 Willingness and ability to travel to program areas
VI. Remuneration packages
Starting date: September 19, 2022
Duration of contract: One (1) year renewable based on performance and funding
Location: Monrovia, with frequent travels to other ACF intervention areas.
Basic Salary: U$1522-1659
Transportation allowance: U$135
Education Allowance: U$90
Medical Insurance: staff and four dependents inclusive of spouse
HOW TO APPLY:
Send your motivation letter, CV with names of three (3) professional referees by email with the position title: MEAL Manager clearly stated in the subject line to: recruitment@lr-actionagainsthunger.org no later than 5:30pm, August 23, 2022.
Action Against Hunger is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all competent persons, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply and become part of the organization. Action Against Hunger has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of Action Against Hunger, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply