Global MEAL Coordinator – Jobs in Uganda

Location: Kampala (or Nairobi)
Sector: Humanitarian / Development
Job Type: Full-time
Employer: The Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

The Danish Refugee Council is recruiting a Global MEAL Coordinator to support countries across the East Africa and Great Lakes region. This is a senior-level opportunity for professionals seeking strategic Jobs in Uganda within Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning in international humanitarian settings.

Turn These Skills into Self-Employment Opportunities

The technical expertise required for this role can also support independent consultancy opportunities in the development sector.

• MEAL Consultancy Services: Support NGOs in designing monitoring frameworks, indicators, and evaluation plans.
• Impact Evaluation Advisory: Conduct independent project evaluations and learning reviews.
• Research & Evidence Development: Provide research services to inform programme strategy and donor reporting.
• Capacity Building & Training: Facilitate workshops on accountability systems, community feedback mechanisms, and results-based management.
• Information Management Systems Support: Help organizations roll out digital monitoring and reporting systems.

Strong MEAL expertise and facilitation skills can position you as a regional consultant serving humanitarian and development agencies.

Job Purpose

The Global MEAL Coordinator will serve as the principal MEAL advisor for countries in the region, ensuring translation of global standards into country-level implementation. The role contributes to quality assurance, system strengthening, knowledge exchange, and continuous learning across DRC programmes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as the principal MEAL advisor for countries in the East Africa and Great Lakes region.
• Translate global MEAL standards, practices, and policies into country contexts.
• Support appropriate MEAL resourcing and participate in senior MEAL recruitments.
• Support rollout of global Information Management systems.
• Provide technical guidance on monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.
• Foster cross-country knowledge exchange and learning.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning.
• Experience working with International NGOs, UN agencies, line ministries, or local authorities in displacement or emergency settings.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience supporting partners or working within partnership models.
• Proven facilitation and training skills.
• Strong understanding of research methodologies and evidence-based programming.
• Experience with participatory assessment and community-based monitoring.
• Clear understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards.
• Experience in staff capacity building and workshop facilitation.

Core Competencies

• Striving for excellence.
• Collaborating effectively.
• Taking initiative and leadership.
• Communicating clearly and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity and ethical conduct.

How to Apply

All qualified and interested candidates should apply online through the official recruitment portal:

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Only online applications will be considered.

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