We are currently recruiting a Regional MEAL Manager (Middle East) to join our Programs team.

This is a remote position open to current RI employees.

At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.

We are proud to be a global recruiter, hiring people from around the world. We offer competitive salaries and benefit packages for all staff, that are applied fairly and transparently. This means we are unable to advertise the salary as it is dependent on the local job market of the staff member, we will inform shortlisted candidates of the salary range as part of the selection process.

Note you must have the right to work in your home-based location and that national terms and conditions will apply.

This role is classified as requiring enhanced pre-employment checks.

About Relief International

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

About the Opportunity

As part of the MEAL Support Team, the Regional MEAL Manager Middle East will work closely with the Regional Program Director for Middle East and the Program Support Team to enhance MEAL systems and capacity of RI country programs, ensuring high quality analysis and reporting. The Regional MEAL Manager, as a key role of the Global MEAL function will contribute to organization-wide MEAL policies, systems and processes, enabling data utilization and learning and production of key knowledge outputs that improve program quality and accountability, enabling an evidence-based culture across the region.

Your Responsibilities

This role includes the following responsibilities.

• Lead the strengthening and implementation of MEAL Policies and Processes in the country offices of their purview, improving country office capacities to implement MEAL.
• Ensure data management and quality assurance processes are in place to produce consistent, accurate, timely and reliable data for donor reports and internal usage.
• Strengthen Evaluation and Research processes through the use of robust and credible methodologies for learning and adaptation of current and future interventions; enable the creation of a vibrant learning culture through cross-sharing of evidence across programs, countries and regions.

About You

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research & Statistics, Information Technology, Data Science or a related area.
• Significant proven experience in designing, implementing and adapting MEAL systems in conflict/humanitarian, early recovery and development settings. Experience in all three settings preferred.
• Proven and extensive experience in aligning MEAL systems and processes across multiple country programs (i.e., regional or global experience). Experience in the Middle East region strongly preferred.
• In-depth and demonstrable understanding of evaluation and research methodologies and experience in at least one statistical software.
• Experience in developing MEAL for at least one of the following sectors: Health and Nutrition, WASH, or Livelihoods.
• A positive and engaging personality with proven experience in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, across different contexts, to build consensus around ideas and proposed processes;
• A proven track record of moving strategic priorities forward, through a collaborative and iterative process;
• Knowledge of, and ability to work with, all departments of an INGO, including finance, business development, communications, operations, risk, and compliance;
• Experience in fragile settings that have conflict, post-conflict, or transitional state environments required. Skilled communicator, both verbally and in writing; collaborative and team oriented.
• Excellent analytical ability; attention to detail is essential including experience in at least one data analytics software/platform, with a strong preference for PowerBI.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex activities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
• Fluent in English with strong writing abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Willingness and ability to travel to provide support directly to teams, up to 30%.

Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!

How To Apply

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
• The cover letter should be two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing Date

22 January 2025. Please apply immediately we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position from the jobs board before the closing date.

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements