الوصف الوظيفي:Project MEAL Specialist for West Bank
1. Organization
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Regional Hub Asia (DKH Asia) and International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
2. Background and description of the role
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is the lead organization of a multi-partners consortium for a 3-years BMZ-TDA (German government) funded project in the West Bank. IOCC is DKH’s implementing partner and one of the members of the consortium. The multi-sector project started in January 2026 in different locations in Area C and UNRWA administered camps. The project integrates food security, livelihood, DRR and health and nutrition components with a strong focus on women empowerment.
This position is instrumental to adapt and harmonize the MEAL practices, procedures, and tools of the three years BMZ-TDA consortium project. The Project MEAL specialist will add value and accountability in relation to project implementation and ensure the effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability of the consortium’s interventions.
The position will be home-based with frequent visits to partner offices and filed visits in West Bank.
Working under the supervision of the Country Program Coordinator and in close collaboration with the
Consortium Coordinator and MEAL Coordinator, and other consortium members (Welthungerhilfe/WHH, IOCC, and Juzoor for health and community development), the Project MEAL specialist is responsible for fulfilling the following tasks:
Roles and Responsibilities:
A. Consortium-Level MEAL
Coordinate, fine tune and harmonize the consortium MEAL framework, plans, and tools in collaboration with consortium members.
Ensure alignment with donor (BMZ) guidelines and reporting requirements.
Facilitate the development and refinement of a consortium-wide Theory of Change, results framework, and indicator tracking tools.
Provide training, capacity-building, and technical support on MEAL to consortium partners (i.e. DKH, IOCC, WHH and Juzoor).
Lead on the selection and set-up of the data management platform.
Ensure systems are in place for regular data collection, verification, and quality control across the consortium, with special attention prior to quarterly and annual report submission.
Lead and/or coordinate consortium-level assessments, baseline, midline and endline surveys, and evaluations.
Facilitate periodic MEAL meetings, learning events, and joint analysis sessions.
Ensure that all project activities are monitored against agreed indicators and targets as per the approved project logical framework, and that progress is regularly tracked, analysed, and reported to CPC and CC through accurate and timely MEAL reports.
Initiate and conduct regular MEAL technical working group meetings to ensure alignment across partners, discuss challenges and raise concerns to CPC and CC.
B. Organization-Level MEAL
Implement day-to-day project MEAL activities.
Oversee the collection, cleaning, analysis, and timely reporting of project data.
Conduct routine monitoring visits.
Ensure beneficiary feedback and complaint mechanisms are in place and functioning, track issues and responses.
Lead analysis of monitoring findings, producing actionable recommendations.
Contribute to donor reports, case studies, and success stories, as required.
C. Accountability and Learning
Promote learning and adaptive management based on MEAL findings.
Document and share lessons learned, best practices, and success stories, internally and with consortium partners.
Set up and report on accountability mechanisms to communities and stakeholders.
Deliverables:
1) Consortium MEAL framework, plan, and tools
Indicators tracking table (ITT)
MEAL workplan, with targets set per agreed timeline (planned vs. achieved)
Revision of Theory of Change
Revision of the logical framework
Consortium Complaint and Feedback Mechanism
Expected delivery period: within the first 4 months of project implementation 2) Functional data management system/resources
Attend the training from the platform provider
Support the collection of raw data
Make sure data are reported and linked
Period analysis of the tool and data generated
Expected delivery date: ongoing for the duration of project implementation 3) Baseline, midline and endline survey reports (as required)
In consultation with consortium members, develop data collection tools
Lead the effort of data collection among members of the consortium
Raw data collection
Provide analysis & report
Expected delivery date: based on evaluation needed
4) Quarterly and annual MEAL reports (as per project MEAL Plan)
Updated and consolidated ITT on behalf of the consortium
Updated and consolidated logical framework on behalf of the consortium Update narrative MEAL section in reports
Expected delivery date: by end of each quarter and end of project year 5) Field visits for consortium members
Field mission plan
Field mission reports
Expected delivery date: quarterly
Revising or developing Consortium Complaint and Feedback Mechanisms (CFM)
Revision of existing tools, if any, and harmonization
Development of missing and required tools
CFM Tracking sheet
Reporting
Expected delivery period: within the first 4 months of project implementation
Documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for the consortium
Develop required tools
Lead and facilitate workshops in coordination with the Consortium Coordinator
Reporting and action plan/recommendations
Expected delivery period: bi-annually (every 6 months)
متطلبات الوظيفة:5. Required Qualifications and Skills
Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in MEAL roles in international development or humanitarian settings, ideally with consortia or multi-stakeholder projects, with particular focus on project activities, indicators, log frames, theory of change etc.
Proven track record in setting up MEAL systems, developing MEAL frameworks, and leading data management.
Proficiency in MEAL software (e.g. SPSS, STATA) and data collection platforms (e.g. KoboToolbox, ODK, Toladata)
Strong knowledge of donor MEAL requirements and international best practices.
Excellent quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
Strong training, facilitation, and coordination abilities. Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.
Ability to work efficiently as a consultant (self-managed, outcome-focused) within specified consultancy days.
6. Duration & Payment
The consultancy covers up to 120 working days per calendar year, renewable annually during the project period, up to 3 years for a total of 360 days. Continuation of the consultancy agreement will be based, among other factors, on performance.
Daily rate to be negotiated in accordance with qualifications/experience and budget constraints.
تفاصيل الوظيفة:المسمى الوظيفي: Project MEAL Specialist
آخر موعد للتقديم: 13.09.2026.
المكان: الضفة الغربية
طبيعة العمل: عن بُعد
نوع الوظيفة: دوام جزئي
المستوى المهني: متوسط الخبرة
الدرجة العلمية: البكالوريوس
الخبرة: 5 سنوات
التصنيف: مجالات متنوعة
آلية التقديم:7. Application instructions
If this profile matches your background and aspirations, we warmly invite you to apply!
Please submit your application to:
tender.jor@diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de ✓ Please indicate Project MEAL Specialist for West Bank in the subject line.
Application deadline: September 13h, 2026.
All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.
Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Required Application Documents
Updated CV highlighting relevant qualifications and at least five years of MEAL experience in international development and/or humanitarian settings.
Technical proposal outlining the applicant’s understanding of the consultancy requirements and methodology, and how they will establish/strengthen MEAL systems and support effective data management, analysis, reporting, and learning.
Proof of relevant experience such as signed agreements, signed service completion notes or experience letters.
Financial proposal including daily consultancy rate,