MEAL OFFICER (1 POSITION)

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Location: KarongaABOUT THE PROJECTLusubilo Community Care, in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), anticipates implementing a child development, care and protection project focused on strengthening child protection systems, supporting families, improving early childhood development and promoting family-based care.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Coordinate and implement project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) activities.- Collect, analyse, validate and report project data.- Track project indicators, targets and implementation progress.- Lead the implementation of feedback and response mechanisms.- Facilitate project reflection, learning and accountability activities.- Conduct data quality checks and support evidence-based decision-making.- Provide technical support and training to project staff, partners and community structures.- Collaborate with government departments and other stakeholders to strengthen monitoring and reporting systems.- Prepare trend analysis reports, case studies and documentation of good practices.- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with organisational and donor requirements.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Science or a related field from a recognised university.- Minimum of three years of experience in project support, preferably in MEAL and NGO settings.Additional advantages:- Experience in project monitoring and data collection.- Experience working with community structures and participatory planning.- Knowledge of child protection, family strengthening, family-based care and early childhood development programmes.- Experience with government monitoring and information systems.REQUIRED SKILLS- Strong data analysis and report-writing skills.- Proficiency in digital data systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.- Ability to develop data collection tools, track indicators and conduct data quality checks.- Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder-management skills.- Attention to detail, accuracy and timely delivery.- Commitment to safeguarding and accountability.APPLICATION PROCEDUREApplicants should submit the following documents:1. Application letter indicating the position applied for.2. Updated CV with contact details of at least two referees.3. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.4. Copy of National Identity Card.5. Any other relevant supporting documents.Email: recruitment@lusubilo.org.mwPostal Address:The Human Resources & Administration ManagerLusubilo Community CareP.O. Box 42Karonga, Malawi.Email Subject: MEAL OfficerClosing Date: 14 October 2026Lusubilo Community Care is an equal opportunity employer.

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Apply by email: recruitment@lusubilo.org.mw