MEAL & Quality Manager in 100 VIDSOTKIV ZhITTYa DNIPROVSKIY REGION, BO

OBJECTIVE

MEAL & Quality Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and management of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning (MEAL) and quality assurance systems across all of the organization's programs. This position is key to ensuring that our projects achieve maximum impact, meet international quality standards and donor requirements, and are accountable to beneficiaries and partners.

Requirements:

Education and experience

• Higher education (master's degree preferred) in the field of social sciences, statistics, international development, humanitarian programs or related areas
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in MEAL Officer/Manager positions in international or Ukrainian NGO
• Experience in managing the full MEAL project cycle (from the development of logframes to final estimates)
• Proven experience working with international

Technical skills

• Excellent knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Experience in developing data collection tools (questionnaires, interview guides, focus groups)
• Proficiency in MS Excel for data processing and analysis
• Experience with data collection platforms (KoboToolbox, or similar)
• Knowledge of data visualization programs (Power BI, Tableau, or others) will be an advantage
• Understanding of statistical analysis methods (SPSS, STATA, R will be an advantage)

Knowledge of standards and frameworks

• In-depth knowledge of Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS)
• Knowledge of Sphere Standards and other industry standards
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015 principles (implementation experience is a significant advantage)
• Familiarity with Community Feedback Mechanism approaches
• Understanding of Do No Harm, Protection Mainstreaming, PSEA principles

Personal qualities

• Analytical thinking and attention to details
• Excellent planning and work organization skills
• Ability to work under conditions of multitasking and meeting deadlines
• Proactivity and independence in decision-making
• High communication skills and the ability to cooperate
• Honesty, transparency and commitment to ethical principles

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Experience in ISO-certified organizations
• Experience in developing and conducting needs assessments (needs assessments)
• Experience working with vulnerable groups (children, IDPs, people with disabilities, people with HIV)
• Availability of MEAL professional certificates

Working conditions:

• Official employment
• Competitive salary with annual review
• Full social insurance
• Flexible work schedule (possibility to agree on the start/end of the working day)
• Modern office in the center of Kryvyi Rih with all necessary equipment

WHAT WE OFFER

Professional development

• Opportunity to form and develop MEAL organization system
• in professional trainings and conferences
• Access to MEAL international resources and methodologies
• Mentoring from organization experts and international consultants
• Opportunity to implement innovative approaches and tools

Impact and significance

• The opportunity to really influence the quality of care for thousands of vulnerable people
• Work in an organization with a strong mission and values
• Participation in significant projects of a national scale
• Cooperation with leading international organizations

Responsibilities:

Strategic management of the MEAL system (30%)

• Development and implementation of the MEAL organizational strategy in accordance with Core Humanitarian standards Standard, Sphere Standards and donor requirements
• Establishment and continuous improvement of MEAL policies, procedures and tools
• Ensuring MEAL integration in all stages of the project cycle (from design to completion)
• Development and support of the organization's data management system
• Managing the ISO 9001:2015 certification and maintenance process

Program monitoring and evaluation (25%)

• Development of monitoring and evaluation plans for all organization projects
• Organization and conducting of basic studies, interim and final evaluations
• field monitoring visits
• Data analysis and preparation of analytical reports with conclusions and recommendations
• Tracking progress according to indicators and timely informing management of deviations

Quality management (25%)

• Development and implementation of the standardof quality for all types of program activities
• Conducting regular quality audits (internal and preparation for external ones)
• Control of compliance with organizational policies, procedures and donor requirements
• Community Feedback Mechanism management
• Ensuring the participation of beneficiaries in planning and monitoring programs
• Coordinating the process of documentation and knowledge management

Accountability and reporting (15%)

• Ensuring timely and high-quality preparation of MEAL sections of donors reports
• Supporting project teams in collecting data for reporting
• Verifying the accuracy and completeness of data in reports
• Preparing visualizations, infographics and presentations of results
• Coordinating with the finance department to reconcile program and financial reports

Capacity building and coordination (5%)

• Training of staff in methods of monitoring, data collection and analysis
• Mentoring field teams on MEAL issues
• Coordination with partner organizations on joint MEAL activities           HOW TO APPLY
• To participate in the competition, please send the following documents to the email address: [email protected]
• Required documents:                           Resume/CV (in Ukrainian, maximum 3 pages) MEAL How do you see the development of the MEAL system in our organization? style="font-weight: 700">Deadline for submission of documents: [28/02/2026] until 23:59
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Data protectionAll personal data will be treated confidentially and used exclusively for selection purposes candidates By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal data.
• Equal opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Candidates with disabilities and persons from vulnerable groups are encouraged to apply. Join our team and help outm to create a system that will provide the highest quality of care for those who need it the most! Only selected candidates will be invited for an interview. Thank you for your understanding.