MEAL Manager

Kurdistan Organization for Human Rights Watch (KOHRW) is looking for experienced MEAL Manager leads the design and implementation of the project's Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning system. The position ensures that project results are measured accurately, evidence is used for decision-making, beneficiaries have appropriate feedback mechanisms, and lessons learned are documented and applied.

Key Responsibilities

   1. Monitoring

Develop and maintain the project's MEAL framework and monitoring plan.

Define indicators, baselines, targets and means of verification.

Monitor progress against the project's results framework/log frame.

Conduct field monitoring visits and verify reported results.

Ensure data quality, accuracy and timely collection.

   2. Evaluation

Plan and coordinate baseline, mid-term and final evaluations.

Develop evaluation Terms of Reference and support selection/management of consultants.

Analyze findings and ensure recommendations are followed up.

Assess relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and impact of interventions.

    3. Data Management and Analysis

Establish databases and data-collection systems.

Analyze quantitative and qualitative data.

Produce dashboards, performance reports and analytical summaries.

Use evidence to identify trends, challenges and areas requiring corrective action.

    4. Accountability

Establish beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms.

Ensure communities and stakeholders can provide feedback safely and appropriately.

Track complaints, responses and corrective actions.

Promote transparency and accountability throughout project implementation.

    5. Learning

Capture lessons learned, best practices and success stories.

Organize learning and reflection sessions with project teams and partners.

Ensure evaluation and monitoring findings are used to improve program design and implementation, emphasizing knowledge building and integrating lessons into program management.

    6. Reporting

Provide timely MEAL inputs to donors, UNDP and INGO reports.

Prepare periodic performance reports for project management.

Ensure reported achievements are supported by reliable evidence.

Contribute to results-based planning and reporting.

    7. Capacity Building

Train project staff and implementing partners on MEAL tools and methods.

Provide technical guidance on indicators, data collection, analysis and reporting.

Promote results oriented culture across the project.

• Master's degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, International Development, or related field.
• Minimum of Six years of professional experience in M&E/MEAL, program management, research or development projects.
• Strong knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM), Log Frames/Results Frameworks and indicators.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Experience working with UN agencies, international organizations, NGOs or donors is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of data-analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, SPSS, Stata, Kobo Tool  box, CTO or similar platforms is mandatory.

Interested candidates should submit their CV in PDF format

 to: hr@kohrw.org 
 cc: info@kohrw.org

Please indicate “MEAL Manager” in the subject line of your email, applications without the subject line stated above will not be considered.

Deadline: 22nd of August 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, applications after the deadline will not be considered