SUDO is an independent, secular, nongovernmental, non-partisan and non-profit making organization established in April 2001 and dedicated to the promotion and the protection of human rights, peace building, support human basic services and development. In particular, the sector includes: FSL, Health, Nutrition, Protection, WASH, and cash programs.  SUDO is currently operating through 12 well-established field offices. 

Under the direct supervision of the MEAL Coordinator, the Senior MEAL officer will lead MEAL activities guided by SUDO MEAL manual and donor requirements. Specifically, she/he will:

• Support program teams on effective tracking of program performance, quality data collection and analysis to facilitate informed program and project design.
• Participate in projects design and proposals development in the areas of theory of change, logframe design, MEAL plan and budget.
• Ensure gender sensitive, inclusive and participatory processes throughout MEAL elements.
• Lead in the planning of projects evaluations (including development of ToRs, participation in consultants’ selection, revision of evaluation reports…), as well as leading on research studies.
• Ensure that analysis of evaluation findings and recommendations feedback into improved program quality, evidenced in subsequent program/project designs.
• Work closely with the program team to set up accountability mechanisms for beneficiaries and stakeholders, revise the responses and follow up on actions, to improve the project performance. 
• Document the lessons learned and provide recommendations for program development. 
• Suggest adaptation and modification of the MEAL manual, as necessary, in consultation with program team and management. 
• Contribute to the development of the organization's strategy based on the MEAL findings. 
• Build capacity of program team on MEAL. 
• Carry out field visits to project sites, share findings with project staff and ensure actions are taken for improvement.
• Work with field offices to ensure data is collected from the field as per the monitoring plan and at agreed intervals.
• Support digitization and organization of datasets in collaboration with field MEAL staff.  
• Document success stories and case studies. 
• Update indicator tracking tools and project MEAL databases regularly. 
• Contribute to proposals and new project budgets by ensuring sufficient MEAL costs are included.
• In the absence of MEAL Coordinator lead the country level MEAL plans and reporting.

• Master degree in social sciences, development Studies, or other relevant studies.
• At least seven years of experience working in MEAL in humanitarian and development contexts with I/NGOs. 
• Commitment and ability to foster and support capacity building of own staff and of local initiatives. 
• Proven experience in coordination.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Fluent written and spoken English and the ability to write clear reports for a wide range of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of people and organisations with tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to cultural differences. 
• Ability to work to agreed deadlines.
• Ability to think analytically and plan strategically.
• Ability to live and work in often arduous conditions and undertake necessary travel in the country.
• Empathy with SUDO's mission and values.