Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Assistant
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- ActionAid Zimbabwe
- Expires 21 Mar 2025
- Rusape
- Full Time
Job Description
Location: Rusape
About ActionAid Zimbabwe
ActionAid Zimbabwe (AAZ) is a locally registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that collaborates with
various stakeholders to support sustainable development, amplify the voices of marginalized communities, and
challenge systemic inequalities. Since its establishment in 2003, AAZ has been dedicated to addressing the root
causes of poverty and social injustice while promoting gender equality. The organization upholds strong child
protection policies and measures against sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse. AAZ also adopts an
intersectional feminist approach to safeguarding, acknowledging the interconnectedness of various forms of
abuse and oppression that impact vulnerable groups. Globally, ActionAid operates in over 40 countries.
Position Summary
The MEAL Assistant, reporting to the Advisor: Programme Quality, Learning & Accountability (PQLA), will
support active learning and feedback for the Local Right Programmes (LRPs).
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include
documenting outputs and outcomes, assisting in monitoring project indicators and tracking project
performance against set targets, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines, supporting the preparation
of regular progress reports and presentations, and assisting with proposal development. The role also
involves capacity building, data management (especially using the Synergy Indicata database and toll-free
facility), and collaborating with the PQLA Advisor and technical experts to collect data, generate reports,
and meet program and donor requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
Requirements:
➢ Degree in Development Studies, Agriculture, Mathematics, Information systems, Economics, Statistics or
related field
➢ Post Graduate qualification in a related field will be an added advantage
➢ At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role preferably in the NGO sector
Skills and Competencies:
➢ Good level of proficiency in Windows Excel and quantitative analysis
➢ Capacity to produce high quality briefs and reports
➢ Self-starter and ability to work with little supervision
➢ Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills to develop effective working relationships quickly with
people from different cultural backgrounds
➢ Demonstrated skills in M&E, data management and quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
➢ Ability to support partners and field staff working at a distance to achieve results against program
objectives/targets
➢ Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
➢ High level of attention to detail to ensure correct entering of data
➢ Able to be decisive and take risks
How to Apply
How to apply:
Please submit a maximum 3-page Curriculum Vitae and motivational letter to the attention of Human
Resources. All applications must be submitted via the link by 17:00 hours on 21 March 2025 to:
https://actionaidzimbabwe.bamboohr.com/careers/62
ActionAid is committed to recruiting candidates who are committed to ActionAid’s SHEA and Safeguarding
policies and values, thereby helping to create safer working cultures.
NB: Whilst all applications received will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women
are especially encouraged to apply. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we regret that we can
only respond to shortlisted candidates
