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MEAL Manager (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning)

Key information

Organization
Support Development Capacity Organization
Location
Baghlan, Afghanistan
Opportunity type
Full Time
Salary
As Per Organization Salary Scale
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience
3 up to 5 years' Experience in related Field
Deadline
October 24, 2026
Published
October 15, 2026
Vacancy reference
(04-ML-SDCO)
Available positions
1
Contract duration
Project Based
Eligible gender
Male
Eligible nationality
Afghan
Professional fields
Monitoring and Evaluation

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Deadline: October 24, 2026

Quick summary

About SDCO Support Development Capacity Organization (SDCO) is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit organization Established in 2012 with the Registration Number of 2534, working to support vulnerable communities through education, women’s empowerment, health, capacity building, human rights, peacebuilding, and other community development initiatives. Job Purpose The MEAL Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing effective monitoring and evaluation systems to track project progress, measure results, ensure data quality, strengthen accountability to beneficiaries, and support organizational learning. Key Responsibilities Monitoring and Data Collection Develop and implement project monitoring plans, tools, and systems. Monitor project activities against approved work plans, indicators, targets, and timelines. Conduct regular field monitoring visits to project sites and Professional Development Centers. Collect, verify, analyze, and maintain project monitoring data. Ensure that data collection tools are properly designed and consistently used. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents: Updated CV Cover Letter Applications should be submitted to: Email: [[email protected]] The Subject Line of Email Should be: Application for MEAL Officer Vacancy Number (04-ML-SDCO) Application Deadline: (24-10-2026)

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About SDCO

Support Development Capacity Organization (SDCO) is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit organization Established in 2012 with the Registration Number of 2534, working to support vulnerable communities through education, women’s empowerment, health, capacity building, human rights, peacebuilding, and other community development initiatives.

Job Purpose

The MEAL Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing effective monitoring and evaluation systems to track project progress, measure results, ensure data quality, strengthen accountability to beneficiaries, and support organizational learning.

The MEAL Manager will work closely with the Project Manager and project team to ensure that project activities are implemented according to approved plans, indicators, targets, and donor requirements.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and Data Collection

Develop and implement project monitoring plans, tools, and systems.

Monitor project activities against approved work plans, indicators, targets, and timelines.

Conduct regular field monitoring visits to project sites and Professional Development Centers.

Collect, verify, analyze, and maintain project monitoring data.

Ensure that data collection tools are properly designed and consistently used.

Monitor project outputs, outcomes, indicators, and beneficiary reach.

Identify implementation gaps, challenges, and areas requiring corrective action.

Maintain an updated project indicator tracking table.

Evaluation and Assessment

Support baseline, end line, needs assessment, post-training, and other project assessments.

Develop questionnaires, checklists, monitoring forms, and other data collection tools.

Conduct pre- and post-training assessments where required.

Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and prepare findings for project management.

Support measurement of changes in participants’ knowledge, skills, and practices.

Data Quality Assurance

Ensure the accuracy, completeness, reliability, and timeliness of project data.

Conduct regular data quality checks and verification.

Cross-check source documents, attendance sheets, registration forms, and monitoring records.

Maintain organized electronic and hard-copy MEAL documentation.

Ensure confidentiality and responsible management of beneficiary information.

Accountability and Feedback

Support the establishment and implementation of appropriate beneficiary feedback and complaint mechanisms.

Collect and document feedback from project participants and stakeholders.

Ensure complaints and feedback are referred to the appropriate staff for timely follow-up.

Monitor whether feedback is addressed appropriately and documented.

Promote accountability, transparency, inclusion, and participation throughout project implementation.

Reporting and Learning

Prepare regular MEAL reports and monitoring updates.

Provide accurate data and analysis for donor and internal project reports.

Develop dashboards, indicator tracking tables, and data summaries when required.

Document lessons learned, best practices, challenges, and recommendations.

Facilitate learning discussions with project staff and management.

Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future project planning and implementation.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, , Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.

At least 5 years of relevant experience in MEAL/M&E, preferably with NGOs or humanitarian/development organizations.

Practical experience in developing monitoring tools and data collection systems.

Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.

Experience preparing monitoring reports, indicator tracking tables, and data summaries.

Experience with digital data collection platforms such as Kobo Toolbox/Kobo Collect & MIS is an advantage.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Good analytical and report-writing skills.

Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.

Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto is required; working knowledge of English is an advantage.

Ability to travel to project locations and conduct field monitoring visits.

Safeguarding and Accountability

SDCO is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, inclusive, and accountable working environment. The selected candidate will be required to comply with SDCO policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct, PSEA, Safeguarding, Fraud Prevention, and Accountability mechanisms.

Languages

Dari: Excellent

Pashto: Good/Excellent

English: Basic/Good working knowledge

How to apply

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents

Updated CV

Cover Letter

Applications should be submitted to

Email: [[email protected]]

The Subject Line of Email Should be: Application for MEAL Officer Vacancy Number (04-ML-SDCO)

Application Deadline: (24-10-2026)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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