MEAL Officer
Quick answer
HelpAge International is hiring a MEAL Officer to enhance the quality, effectiveness, and accountability of global programmes and advocacy efforts, with a focus on monitoring and evaluation frameworks and processes.
- Role
- MEAL Officer
- Organization
- HelpAge International
- Location
- Ethiopia, India, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Nepal, Pakistan, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The MEAL Officer plays a critical role in enhancing the quality, effectiveness, and accountability of HelpAge’s global programmes, advocacy efforts, and organizational performance.
What you'll do
- Coordinate and provide technical input into the development and implementation of robust M&E frameworks and tools for global programmes, advocacy initiatives, and Impact Vehicles.
- Support Impact Vehicle, cross-functional, and programmes teams in defining indicators, setting baselines, and tracking outcomes aligned to HelpAge’s Global Impact Framework.
- Provide advanced technical MEAL advice, support, and quality assurance across HelpAge’s global programme portfolio.
- Act as a technical focal point for evaluations of short-term projects, advising teams on appropriate evaluation approaches, methodology and design.
- Design and deliver training and tailored support to HelpAge teams, partners, and network members on MEL and accountability.
What it takes
- Significant experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning in international development, humanitarian, or advocacy-focused organizations
- Advanced knowledge of MEAL principles, demonstrated by experience designing M&E frameworks, theories of change, indicators, and MEL plans
- Strong technical skills in both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
- Experience applying MEL in advocacy, campaigning, or policy-influencing settings
- Experience coordinating donor or organizational reporting and translating complex programme and performance information into clear, evidence-based narratives
- Experience coordinating organization-wide or multi-team planning, performance measurement or reporting processes, including setting requirements, managing inputs and challenging incomplete or poor-quality submissions
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Ethiopia, India, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Nepal, Pakistan, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include significant experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, advanced knowledge of MEAL principles, strong technical skills in data collection and analysis, and experience in advocacy and donor reporting.
How do I apply?
Qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter and CV to [email protected] no later than Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job location and work schedule are not specified, so it is unclear whether the job is remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on HelpAge International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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