Afghanistan National Horticulture Development Organisation (ANHDO) is a national non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organisation registered with the Ministry of Economy and established in April 2009. The development of ANHDO is part of the European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock's (MAIL) long-term strategy for the development of the horticulture sector in Afghanistan. Since then, ANHDO has developed into an important institution for horticulture development by comparing, among other things, skilled and experienced Afghan professional organisations in the horticulture sector. ANHDO is operating in close coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock (MAIL) based on a separate Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Hence, ANHDO is a cornerstone of the long-term strategy for the development of the horticulture sector in Afghanistan.

 ANHDO is currently looking for a MEAL Officer for its project "Promoting resilient and equitable recovery of agriculture and livelihoods in Afghan communities (PREVALE) in Takhar-Faryab, Paktika, Daikundi, and Samangan provinces, Afghanistan”, which is funded by FCDO.

Job Summary:

The PREVALE project MEAL is responsible for the full cycle of project management—from planning and implementation to monitoring, reporting, and closure. The role leads a multidisciplinary team and works closely with internal departments, external stakeholders, and community partners to ensure successful delivery of project outputs

• Design and implement comprehensive MEAL frameworks in accordance with FCDO guidelines and ANHDO operational strategies.
• Develop standardized tools and methodologies for routine data collection and quality assurance.
• Oversee field assessments and ensure accurate, real-time capture of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Manage data aggregation from diverse sources, ensuring gender and vulnerability-disaggregated information.
• Facilitate regular internal reviews, learning sessions, and feedback loops with field teams.
• Coordinate with external evaluators and third-party monitoring agencies during periodic assessments.
• Prepare detailed monitoring and evaluation reports for internal use and donor submission.
• Use digital tools and mobile platforms for effective and timely data collection.
• Ensure accountability and transparency in reporting progress against project indicators.
• Collaborate with technical staff to integrate feedback into training material revisions and field strategies.
• Identify potential risks to data integrity and propose remedial actions promptly.
• Maintain close collaboration with the project manager and senior programme officer to support adaptive management practices.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, statistics, development studies, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience in MEAL functions within humanitarian/development contexts, ideally in fragile settings like Afghanistan.
• Skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, Excel), ); strong report writing and critical thinking skills, and expertise in designing and implementing MEAL frameworks.
• Languages: Fluency in English and at least one local language (Dari or Pashto).
• Other: Demonstrated knowledge of donor reporting requirements; experience with gender-sensitive and conflict-sensitive monitoring approaches.

Please submit a CV, a cover letter explaining how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the position, the contact information of 3 professional references, and your salary history spanning the past 3 years.

Applications must include all requested documents and be sent to the following address: jobs@anhdo.org.af

Please clearly mention the vacancy number and job title in the subject line (MEAL Officer/ANHDO/25/005). Applications without subject lines will not be considered.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.