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Job Summary

Job Title:
MEAL Coordinator
Employer:
Danish Refugee Council
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Thursday, 4 June 2026

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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international humanitarian NGO that provides direct assistance and protection to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. Founded in 1956, it operates in over 40 countries, offering emergency aid, reconstruction support, and long-term sustainable solutions to conflict-affected populations.

Full-time

Deadline: 

4 Jun 2026

MEAL Coordinator Job at Danish Refugee Council

Danish Refugee Council

Job Description

DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as MEAL Coordinator. The MEAL Coordinator will support the operational implementation, quality assurance, and harmonization of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities across all operational areas.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:Results Monitoring & Program Quality Support
  • Support the integration of MEAL throughout the Project Cycle Management (PCM).
  • Work with MEAL Officers to develop and update project-specific MEAL Plans under the guidance of the MEAL Manager with collaboration with the program team.
  • Ensure MEAL activities are implemented in line with approved MEAL plans and donor requirements.
  • Oversee development of indicator tracking tools, Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTTs), and data collection systems in coordination with program teams.
  • Follow up with Area MEAL Officers and Program Teams to ensure timely submission and quality validation of monthly Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTTs) as per laid IPTT development SOP.
  • Provide input on MEAL-related aspects of project proposals (indicators, logical frameworks, and MEAL budgeting) as requested by the MEAL Manager/ Program Development and Quality Manager (PDQ M).
  • Participate in project Kick-off, Review, and Close-out meetings to ensure cross-project learning.
  • Ensure monitoring findings are systematically shared with program teams to support adaptive management.
Data Quality Assurance & Methodology Oversight
  • Oversee the development and refinement of data collection methodologies (quantitative and qualitative).
  • Plan and implement data quality assurance (DQA) measures across data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting.
  • Ensure ethical standards, protection principles, and DRC Code of Conduct are upheld during data collection.
  • Coordinate with Information Mangement (IM) personnel when digitalization of tools is required, without assuming Information Management ( IM) system management responsibilities.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection, storage, and security protocols in line with DRC and donor standards.
  • Review monitoring data and reports submitted by MEAL Officers for quality and consistency before submission to the MEAL Manager.
Supervision & Team Management
  • Provide technical supervision to Area MEAL Officers, including performance appraisals, objective setting, and work planning.
  • Provide continuous technical support and mentoring to strengthen field MEAL capacity.
  • Conduct regular performance check-ins and coaching sessions.
  • Oversee work planning and task allocation to ensure timely implementation of MEAL activities.
  • Conduct field visits to monitor quality and provide hands-on technical support.
  • Support MEAL Officers in troubleshooting field-level monitoring and partner-related challenges.
Capacity Building & Partner Support
  • Conduct MEAL Partner Capacity Assessments (PCA) with support from the MEAL Manager.
  • Support and deliver MEAL capacity-building sessions for DRC staff and local partners.
  • Ensure partners have access to appropriate MEAL tools and guidance aligned with DRC, donors and global quality standards.
  • Ensure partner compliance with MEAL plans, indicator tracking, and donor frameworks.
  • Promote a culture of learning and evidence-based programming across project teams.
Accountability Mainstreaming support
  • Liaise with the Accountability Officer and Accountability Assistant to support mainstreaming of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) components at project level.
  • Ensure Area MEAL Officers support accountability awareness activities in operational areas.
  • Promote integration of feedback data into monitoring and learning processes.

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