MEAL Assistant

at IsraAID
Published April 16, 2026
Location Nakivale, Uganda
Category General  
Job Type Full Time  

Description

About the Position:

The purpose of this position is to provide technical and administrative support to the MEAL team in day-to-day activities, including data collection and field supervision, entry, cleaning, analysis, reporting, and accountability mechanisms. The role is designed to offer practical exposure to MEAL processes while strengthening IsraAID’s commitment to evidence-based programming.

Duties and Responsibilities:

MEAL Planning, Tools & Data Management

Conduct background research to inform programme design.
Support development of logframes and theories of change.
Support in developing MEAL plans with clear indicators, tools, analysis, and reporting frameworks.
Support in designing and refining of data collection tools (baseline, endline, FGDs, KIIs).
Integrate team feedback to strengthen data management processes.
Ensure timely data entry and updates in LogAlto and other systems.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

Lead accurate, timely data collection using participatory approaches in the field.
Conduct field monitoring, evaluations, and desk reviews.
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and share findings.
Train staff on tools, data collection, and reporting.
Assist in facilitating learning and adaptive programming based on findings.
Support preparation of program updates, donor reports, and completion reports.
Track MEAL workplans and flag risks or delays for corrective action.
Learning, Accountability & Capacity Building

Strengthen accountability systems, including feedback mechanisms (FRM).
Collect and analyze community feedback for programme improvement.
Assist in promoting learning, documentation of best practices, and knowledge sharing.
Support two-way communication with communities.
Coordination & Representation

Assist in maintaining strong stakeholder and partner relationships.
Represent the organization in coordination forums in the absence of the MEAL Officer.
Ensure continuous communication of findings to inform decision-making.
Required Experience and Technical Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Social Sciences, Statistics, Demographics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Or a Related field.
Minimum of two (2) years in the field of MEAL (including indicator selection, target setting, data collection and analysis, facilitating learning processes, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans);
Knowledge of the major evaluation types (process, impact, etc.), methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods), and data collection and analysis methods.
Experience in developing data collection instruments.
Planning and managing surveys, developing and refining data collection methods and tools, conducting data quality assessments, and providing oversight - experience and knowledge of participatory MEAL methods.
Experience in supporting nutrition projects is an added advantage
Knowledge of the local languages is an added advantage
Skills

Technical MEAL Skills
Data Management
Research & Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Accountability & Ethics
Adaptability & Flexibility
Key Behaviors

Ability and willingness to take instructions.
Honest, diligent and trustworthy
Flexible and adaptable in terms of time management
Team player
Proactive attitude in dealing with unexpected situations
Commitment to IsraAID’s values: Professionalism, Humanity, Collaboration, Flexibility and Adaptability, Resilience

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