MEAL Officer

Hiring Organization / Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Location: Nangarhar – Kunar, Afghanistan

Application Deadline: 15 November, 2025

About the Organization:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is dedicated to providing life-saving care and transformative assistance to refugees and people affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. With operations spanning over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, IRC’s Afghanistan program began in 1988, supporting child protection, education, economic wellbeing, health, and empowerment across 10 provinces.

Job Summary:
The MEAL Officer will support the design, development, and implementation of project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning tools, coordinate evaluations and surveys, and ensure quality data management, learning, and accountability across IRC programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and update MEAL tools with guidance from the Senior MEAL Officer.
• Participate in diagnostic studies, evaluations, and surveys.
• Host reflective practice forums and compile lessons from project activities.
• Coordinate community-based monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Ensure timely execution of monitoring events, including surveys and evaluations.
• Provide technical assistance on information management and data collection.
• Conduct data verification and ensure data quality.
• Extract and analyze project data, train staff in data management, and follow up on trackers.
• Lead client feedback collection and response processes at the provincial level.
• Set up and improve feedback mechanisms.
• Conduct regular focus group discussions with stakeholders.
• Capture and share best practices and lessons learned.
• Organize orientation and training for field staff and volunteers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Computer Science/IT, or related fields.
• Minimum 2–3 years of MEAL experience in NGOs.
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, KOBO/Commcare).
• Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and report writing.
• Independent thinker, problem-solver, and technical communicator.
• Familiarity with log frame analysis and MEAL planning.
• Experience in conducting assessments; working with vulnerable populations is an advantage.
• Good verbal communication in local languages and working English knowledge.
• Commitment to IRC’s values and principles.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced computer literacy, especially in monitoring tools.
• Analytical and data reporting abilities.
• Proven communication and training skills.
• Commitment to accountability and safeguarding policies.

Benefits and Salary:

• Competitive salary as per IRC Salary Scale 8B.
• Four-month contract with possible extension, depending on need and performance.
• Inclusive work environment for male and female candidates.

How to Apply:
➤ Apply Here: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Nangarhar-Afghanistan/MEAL-Officer_JR00000911