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MEAL Officer job at Save the Children International | Apply Now
Are you looking for MEAL jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in MEAL Officer job at Save the Children International
About the Organisation
Save the Children Fund is a leading international non-governmental organization committed to improving the lives of children around the world through access to education, healthcare, protection, and emergency relief, with a mission to ensure that every child has a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. Founded in 1919 in the UK, the organization has earned a global reputation for its evidence-based advocacy, transparency, and long-standing impact in humanitarian and development contexts.
With a people-first culture, Save the Children fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers dynamic career paths, capacity-building programs, and flexible work arrangements that empower staff to thrive professionally while driving meaningful change. Its innovative, rights-based approach leverages technology, partnerships, and community engagement to deliver sustainable solutions tailored to local contexts.
Operating in over 100 countries, the organization has a vast reach, impacting millions of lives annually, and upholds strong core values including accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity. Save the Children’s extensive CSR portfolio reflects its deep commitment to social justice, environmental stewardship, and child rights, influencing global policies and mobilizing resources for underserved populations. For more information, visit www.savethechildren.net.
Moroto, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
MEAL Officer job at Save the Children International
Save the Children International
Job Description
Job Title: MEAL Officer
Organization: Save the Children International
Location: Moroto, Uganda
Application Deadline: August 28, 2025 (Midnight Uganda Time)
Join Us to Drive Sustainable Change for Children
At Save the Children, we are a global movement of people dedicated to improving the lives of children. We offer:
A diverse and collaborative technical community
Opportunities to work across multiple contexts
A platform to test and scale innovative solutions
The ability to influence policy and impact millions of lives
Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer to support our project in Moroto, Uganda. This role ensures high-quality implementation, monitoring, and learning across project activities, with a focus on accountability, results tracking, and data-driven decision-making.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
A. Program Design & Learning
Participate in needs assessments and participatory program design.
Document and share lessons learned aligned with Save the Children’s strategic learning agenda.
B. MEAL System Development
Support development of ToCs, logframes, M&E plans, and IPTTs.
Ensure data collection and reporting systems are functional and effectively used.
Lead data-driven reporting using PRIME and other tools.
C. Accountability Mechanism
Establish feedback and complaint systems for beneficiaries, including children.
Track and respond to feedback while maintaining an updated complaints database.
Integrate child safeguarding and ethical standards into all MEAL activities.
D. Integration of ICT in MEAL
Use digital tools (Kobo, ODK, etc.) for real-time data collection.
Support MIS and GIS integration for project tracking and reporting.
E. Learning & Knowledge Management
Facilitate program evaluations, reviews, and learning sessions.
Document best practices, changes, and impact; support learning agenda implementation.
F. Planning, Budgeting & Reporting
Contribute to MEAL budgeting and ensure timely activity execution.
Support planning and reporting processes across project teams.
G. Communication & Coordination
Build strong networks with local government and partner stakeholders.
Represent the project in MEAL-related platforms at the district level.
H. Capacity Building
Assess and strengthen MEAL capacity among project staff and partners.
Provide mentorship and training on MEAL tools and systems.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Computer Science, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of MEAL experience, preferably in Health, Nutrition, Livelihoods or related sectors within Uganda.
Proficiency in data collection tools (Kobo, ODK), and statistical software (SPSS, STATA, R).
Experience in working with local governments and partners in humanitarian or development contexts.
Desired:
Knowledge of Karamoja sub-region and local languages (e.g., Nga’karimojong).
Strong interpersonal, communication, and training skills.
Experience in digital platforms and virtual communication tools (e.g., MS Teams).
Why Work With Us?
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and wants to contribute to impactful, data-informed programming.
How to Apply
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Application closes on August 28, 2025 midnight Uganda time.
