VACANCY NOTICE:
Two Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officers
ZOA Liberia
12th Street,
Sinkor, Monrovia-Liberia
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer
Duty station: Monrovia, with regular travel in Liberia.
Reports to: ZOA Liberia Manager of Programme Quality
Application open from: Tuesday 23 March 2021 – Monday 19 April 2021
ZOA, as an international NGO, supports those affected by violent conflicts, natural disasters, and
chronic poverty in fragile states, irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or age. By working
alongside communities, we contribute to signs of hope and restoration, supporting people to overcome
hardship and rebuild their lives. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. ZOA is active in
multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia.
ZOA works in Liberia since 2003. It provides support to communities that have been affected by the 14
years of civil war, Ebola and the COVID-19 pandemic. ZOAs key areas for intervention in Liberia are
Food Security and Livelihoods (e.g. agricultural value chain development and home-grown school
meals) and peacebuilding at community and national level (e.g. socio-therapy, reconciliation, early
warning and early response, conflict prevention and resolution, women and youth empowerment). In
addition, ZOA delivers some smaller projects in WASH and TVET. Inclusion, participation and
sustainability are emphasized to achieve lasting positive change.
ZOA is currently looking for two experienced MEAL officers.
Job Description:
▪ Support the development and implementation of M&E system;
▪ Support and develop processes to capture learning in each of ZOA’s thematic and
programmatic areas;
▪ Develop, implement and monitor accountability mechanisms;
▪ Contribute to the design of M&E tools for assigned projects;
▪ Ensure that all required MEAL data required for donor reports is collected and analysed;
▪ Contribute to the formulation and writing of proposals and reports;
▪ Monitor compliance against MEAL requirements;
▪ Keep ZOA’s MEAL files up to date and ensure that all relevant MEAL documents are saved
and filed;
▪ Advise and provide support to ZOA programme staff as required on the implementation of
MEAL plans;
▪ Directly conduct baseline studies, evaluations and data collection as required;
▪ Provide support in project evaluations by external consultants by sharing baseline information,
tools and other relevant data;
▪ Collect and organise existing ZOA Liberia MEAL tools and resources and share as needed;
▪ Contribute to the development of MEAL capacity in the field through field missions, dedicated
remote support, training and resource sharing as needed.
Qualifications:
▪ At least five years of community focused experience working for a non-governmental organisation
or civil society organization in Liberia;
▪ A university degree in Social Sciences, Education, Anthropology, Public Health, Development
Studies, Psychology, Community Education, or other related field;
▪ A proven track record in Monitoring and Evaluation;
▪ Knowledge and experience in Food, Security and Livelihoods and / or peacebuilding in Liberia, and
in gender, conflict sensitivity and the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS);
▪ Good data analysis, data visualization and report writing skills.
Skills and Experience:
The successful candidates will have proven competencies and/or technical knowledge in M&E, as well
as good analytical and organisational skills, and proven self-management skills as the post will
sometimes be managed remotely. The candidates must have high quality written and verbal
communication competencies.
In addition, the following skills and competencies are required:
▪ Advanced excel knowledge and skills;
▪ Knowledge of digital data collection tools;
▪ Excellent facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills;
▪ Command of both spoken and written English;
▪ Knowledge of the usual computer software applications;
▪ Ability to work under pressure and in remote towns and villages across Liberia
Terms of Employment:
The two MEAL positions are between 0.7 and 1 FTE. Only applications of Liberian nationals are
accepted. The successful candidates will be contracted for an initial one-year period, with possibility of
extension. The positions are based in the ZOA office in Monrovia but involve regular field-visits to
communities and towns across Liberia. The preferred start date is 3 May 2021.
The positions are contingent upon approval funding. Candidates will be either assigned to FSL projects
or peacebuilding projects depending on former experience and preference.
How to Apply
A letter explaining your suitability for the role of no more than one page, and CV, as well as contact
details for three referees (including latest, or current employer) should be addressed to ZOA’s Country
Director, Harmen Sas, andClick the apply button below to apply via the system.
All applications must be received by 17:00 Monday 19 April 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview, which will also include a proficiency
tests.
ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified
women and men, people of all cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to
apply.