MEAL Officer

Project Summary: The project of “Community Engagement to Reduce Irregular Migration from Kurdistan Region of Iraq” aims to reduce the incidence of irregular migration from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to the UK and France by fostering informed decision-making and empowering local communities. The project addresses key information gaps by supporting youth to think critically about the risks and realities of irregular migration. It promotes trust in safe, legal, and locally available opportunities for employment and training, aiming to shift community perceptions toward credible alternatives. Additionally, the project strengthens the capacity and motivation of community leaders and influencers to drive effective, grassroots-level dialogue, reduce the social acceptability of smuggling, and disrupt the influence of smuggling networks.

Job Summary: The MEAL Officer will lead the design and implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation system, ensuring that project activities are assessed for effectiveness, learning is documented, and improvements are integrated. They will be responsible for data collection tools, analysis, reporting, and supporting adaptive learning.

 

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement a MEAL plan aligned with the project’s outputs and indicators.

· Design data collection tools and ensure their consistent application across locations.

· Monitor project progress through field visits, observations, and consultations.

· Collect, analyze, and report data on participant engagement, behavior change, and community response.

· Conduct pre/post-assessments and support the mid-term revision process.

· Facilitate feedback mechanisms and ensure accountability to communities.

· Prepare regular MEAL reports and contribute to donor reports and learning briefs.

· Maintain regular communication with the team leader and ensure accurate field updates.

Qualifications and Skills:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Development Studies, or related field.

· Minimum 3 years of experience in MEAL roles within development or migration projects.

· Proficient in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.

· Strong skills in data tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, Excel, SPSS, or Power BI).

· Excellent reporting, analysis, and visualization skills.

· Fluent in Kurdish and English; Arabic is an advantage.

· Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and learning facilitation abilities.

How to Apply:

– Please send your CV to (hr@weoiraq.org).

– Please state the job title and the location in the subject line: (MEAL Officer – Erbil)

– CVs in the form of IMG, pictures, screen-shots, and links will not be accepted.

– Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

– Applications past the expiration date of the advertisement will not be considered.