Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

The Canadian International Community Association (CICA) is an international humanitarian and development organization committed to supporting vulnerable communities through programs in education, youth empowerment, livelihoods, health, and WASH. CICA works to promote sustainable development, resilience, and inclusive opportunities for youth, women, and marginalized populations.

Under the UNICEF-supported Digital Skills and Life Skills Project in Balkh Province, CICA will support adolescents and youth through competency-based training in digital skills, e-commerce, life skills, and introductory AI-enabled applications to enhance employability and economic opportunities.

Position Summary

The MEAL Officer will be responsible for ensuring effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems for the project. The officer will support data collection, indicator tracking, quality monitoring of training activities, beneficiary feedback mechanisms, and reporting in line with UNICEF standards.

The MEAL Officer will work closely with the Project Manager, trainers, and community mobilizers to ensure accurate data management, performance monitoring, and evidence-based program improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and Data Management

• Develop and implement project monitoring tools and data collection systems.
• Maintain accurate beneficiary registration and attendance records.
• Track project indicators and ensure gender-disaggregated data collection.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to training sites.

Evaluation and Reporting

• Support baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
• Analyze monitoring data and prepare monthly, quarterly, and final reports.
• Ensure timely reporting of project progress to the Project Manager and Programme team.

Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)

• Support the implementation of Complaint and Feedback Mechanisms (CFM/GRM).
• Maintain confidential records of complaints and ensure timely follow-up.
• Conduct beneficiary satisfaction surveys and focus group discussions.

Learning and Quality Improvement

• Document lessons learned and best practices.
• Provide recommendations to improve training quality and programme effectiveness.
• Support internal review meetings and learning sessions.

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with UNICEF safeguarding, PSEA, and data protection standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive beneficiary information.
• Support monitoring of safeguarding compliance in training centers.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:

• Statistics
• Social Sciences
• Economics
• Development Studies
• Information Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation or related fields

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation or MEAL-related roles.
• Experience working with NGOs or international organizations is preferred.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Familiarity with UNICEF or donor-funded projects is an asset.

Key Skills (Select all that apply)

• Monitoring & Evaluation Systems
• Data Collection & Data Management
• Indicator Tracking and Reporting
• Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
• Survey Design and Data Verification
• Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
• Complaint & Feedback Mechanisms (CFM/GRM)
• Safeguarding / PSEA Compliance
• Microsoft Excel and Data Analysis Tools
• Kobo, ODK, or Digital Data Collection Platforms
• Communication and Reporting Skills
• Attention to Detail and Data Accuracy
• Teamwork and Coordination Skills

Languages

• Fluency in Dari or Pashto is required.
• Basic English reading and writing skills are preferred.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications through the Google Form link provided below. Please complete all required fields and upload your updated CV along with the requested information through the form.

Applicants must ensure that all details are accurate and complete before submission. Incomplete applications or submissions sent through other channels will not be considered.

Application Link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD7Sm5nPPVq3A_wLPexEOCbPJH8mQJ7ZPELrEerDmZCGDXlg/viewform