The MEAL Specialist, working with the Consortium Coordinator for the ACCESS project, is responsible for leading the formulation and implementation of various ECHO Projects’ MEAL Plans and other consortium-level MEAL coordination work. Internally, the MEAL Specialist collaborates with MEAL Officers of other ECHO-funded projects for mutual support and cross-learning. At the consortium level, the MEAL Specialist leads log frame-based and programmatic reporting, ensuring practical MEAL strategies and activities are coherent and effective in the field.Key responsibilities include planning, implementing, and overseeing MEAL systems and processes, coordinating with consortium partners, and leading the MEAL Technical Working Group. The MEAL Specialist also generates consortium-level targets, consolidates data, and maintains a feedback mechanism to enhance program accountability and impact.
For projects where CARE takes the lead in the consortium (70%)
-Support the Consortium Coordinator with any MEAL-related assistance. Actively participate in the planning of consortium level activities to ensure that any MEAL concerns are considered in the planning.
-Serve as focal point to all MEAL concerns in the consortium. Lead the MEAL Technical Working Group by maintaining regular meetings and check in with members of the TWG.
-Contribute to the narrative requirements in the proposal development/writing as tasked. Generate consortium level targets by consolidating partners’ individual targets.
-Lead the respective MEAL Officers of consortium partners in designing and operationalizing appropriate Project MEAL System, including in the design of data collection activities, including baseline, post- distribution monitoring, KAP, endline and other necessary data collection activities.
-Review and consolidate the data collection tools initially drafted by the sector leads and disseminate final versions with guidance notes to partners.
-Lead the consolidation, processing and generation of monthly incident and displacement tracker
-Lead the formulation of a detailed Consortium MEAL Plan and ensure its implementation
-Establish a consortium feedback mechanism; maintain a consortium-level monitoring based on partners’ submissions
-Provide needed support as required during donor visits and other major activities.
For projects where CARE does not take the lead in the consortium (20%)
-Support the Consortium Coordinator with any MEAL-related assistance. Actively participate in the planning of consortium level activities to ensure that any MEAL concerns are considered in the planning.
-Serve as focal point to all MEAL concerns in the consortium. Lead the MEAL Technical Working Group by maintaining regular meetings and check in with members of the TWG.
-Contribute to the narrative requirements in the proposal development/writing as tasked. Generate consortium level targets by consolidating partners’ individual targets.
-Lead the respective MEAL Officers of consortium partners in designing and operationalizing appropriate Project MEAL System, including in the design of data collection activities, including baseline, post- distribution monitoring, KAP, endline and other necessary data collection activities.
-Review and consolidate the data collection tools initially drafted by the sector leads and disseminate final versions with guidance notes to partners.
-Lead the consolidation, processing and generation of monthly incident and displacement tracker
-Lead the formulation of a detailed Consortium MEAL Plan and ensure its implementation
-Establish a consortium feedback mechanism; maintain a consortium-level monitoring based on partners’ submissions
-Provide needed support as required during donor visits and other major activities.
Responsibilities within CARE Philippines (10%)
-Comply with all relevant CARE Philippines policies and standard procedures.
-Promote a strong team environment by contributing ideas, listening to others and willingly taking on tasks that fall outside of this job description as directed by an employee with the appropriate delegation.
-Work constructively with colleagues in other departments and teams to promote the objectives of the organization.
-Demonstrate an on-going commitment to gender equality and diversity.
-Promote a safe and secure work environment; foster a safety and security culture and ensure compliance with CARE Philippines safety and security policies and procedures.
-Build relationship with CARE staff and potential suppliers.
How to apply
To apply, send CV and letter of intent to: careers.phl@care.org
The hiring process will remain open on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is selected.
