General information: 
Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH), Warsaw-based international non-governmental organization with a representation office in Ukraine; 
Position: MEAL Manager 
Location: Kyiv 
Job terms: Full time 
Type of employment: Full time 
Starting date: ASAP. 

We strongly encourage qualified candidates to apply as soon as it is possible as the applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Lead the monitoring, evaluation duties and assist in accountability and learning processes on the mission: 

1. Lead implementation of the ethical principles in all MEAL processes on the mission; 
2. Draft and regularly update MEAL work plans on the mission; 
3. Agree workplan with stakeholders across the organization. 

Ensure technical, programmatic or strategic consultancy in MEAL assignments to the program personnel on the mission: 

1. Provide input to project proposal, review the logframe and the logic of intervention. Review project budget; 
2. Set up an adequate monitoring and evaluation system applicable for the whole programme(s); 
3. Ensure implementation of high-quality MEAL process and ensure delivery of adequate MEAL products on the mission; 
4. Oversee planning, preparation, organizing and conducting monitoring and evaluation activities for all projects (including baseline and end-line surveys, Post Distribution and Post Intervention Monitoring, mid-term and post-project evaluation etc.); 

Support internal learning, capacity building and facilitate quality improvement in relation to MEAL data: 

1. Carry out or assist in training, learning events and contribute to M&E team members’ capacity development, including training for enumerators and M&E officers; 
2. Share knowledge and experience in MEAL and program-related knowledge based on MEAL activity; 
3. Promote the Lessons-learnt guidelines and promote internal learning. Share findings from MEAL and help in adapting them. 

Verify, consult, participate and assist in establishing appropriate M&E structures and division of roles on the missions. Lead the personnel and teams responsible for MEAL processes, manage personnel in tasks related to MEAL processes: 

1. Review existing structure dedicated for MEAL. Assess the workload and the number and performance of MEAL employees; 
2. Recruit or participate in recruitment of personnel dedicated for MEAL processes; 
3. Manage and supervise MEAL team on the mission. Set objectives for the employees directly supervised; 
4. Contribute to proposal writing to ensure resources for MEAL tasks/processes. 

The successful candidate will be selected based on the qualification requirements described below: 

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience – preferably in social work, community development, NGOs or civil society. Experience working with NGOs and/or the humanitarian sector, and use of data collection and data analysis tools will be an asset; 
• Proven experience in staff management in cross-cultural environment, including capacity building, training and facilitation skills (at least 5 years); 
• Knowledge of MS Office package and good skills in using data collection and analysis software (Kobo, SPSS, etc.) is required; 
• Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills; 
• Proficiency in English (advanced level, C1); 
• Good communication skills in Ukrainian will be an asset; 
• Good knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis practices and tools; 
• University degree in the relevant field (preferably in sociology, international development, international relations, or other) 

What PAH offers: 

• Work experience with professional and flexible international NGO, which is one of the largest NGOs in the Central-Eastern Europe; 
• Work in a dynamic and motivated team; 
• Possibility to contribute to the development of protection programming of PAH; 
• Psychological Support Package; 
• Competitive salary. 

For expatriate Staff, PAH offers the following additional benefits: 

• Free accommodation; 
• R&R benefit; 
• Flights home covered at the beginning and at the end of the deployment and every 3 months. 

How to apply: 

Please fill in the online application form and submit your short resume (max.2 pages) and cover letter in English no later than April 7 2023. 

Due to the urgency to fill the post, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. PAH reserves the right to close the job opening before the deadline. 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.