Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The MEAL Specialist will oversee planning, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and knowledge management for all WR programs in Sudan. Working within the Program Development and Quality Assurance Department and reporting to the Program Director, the consultant will support the creation and maintenance of robust MEAL frameworks and systems, lead data analysis and staff capacity-building efforts, and ensure evidence-based programming and donor reporting. The MEAL Specialist/Consultant will collaborate with MEAL Managers, Coordinators, and Sector Managers (Health, Nutrition, WASH, FSL, Protection) across field locations and liaise with the WR Home Office MEAL focal point. The role includes implementing the WR Metrics Portal, supporting evaluations and learning initiatives, and contributing to proposal development and program improvement across sectors. COLLABORATION The MEAL Specialist will work closely with Program Managers, Area Managers, the Program Director, and MEAL teams to strengthen MEAL systems and support the implementation of activities at field level. The role includes mentoring staff, establishing MEAL system for the country office, produce MEAL improvement plan to be presented to the country leadership, equip MEAL manager and coordinators with the skills required for data analysis using various MEAL software and coordinating with the WR Home Office MEAL team to align country-level practices with organizational standards.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The MEAL Specialist is expected to deliver timely, high-quality technical support that strengthens MEAL strategy, promotes evidence-based reporting and learning, and enhances program impact across all field locations.

• Metrics Portal and Systems
• Ensure that WR internal metrics portal system is set up and fully Implemented by local MEAL team for all WR Sudan projects, including setup, data entry, and staff training.
• Improve data management and visualization through ICT and PBI.
• Support development of a Country Monitoring Dashboard in collaboration with WR Home Office MEAL team.

• Project Cycle Management:
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, Accountability & Reporting
• Develop and strengthen MEAL frameworks, tools, and data systems.
• Strengthen WR Sudan data quality assurance and build local MEAL staff capacity around it.
• Collaborate with field and sector leaders to enhance M&E systems and ensure reliable evidence generation.
• Standardize and streamline data collection methodologies, data storage and analysis:
• Harmonize MEAL processes across the country program to ensure data quality.
• Coordinate assessments, surveys (e.g., IRNA, SMART, market, KAP), evaluations, and research activities and strengthen local MEAL team capacity around these skills.
• Identify and promote innovative best practices to improve MEAL and project performance.

• Capacity Building & Organizational Learning Initiatives
• Develop and implement a capacity-building plan with clear objectives and timelines.
• Conduct comprehensive training for MEAL and program staff on data management, MEAL practices, program quality, Metrics/systems, and evidence-based reporting.
• Deliver tailored training, coaching, and mentoring for MEAL staff, focusing on tools, standards, and on-the-job guidance.
• Promote knowledge management and help program teams understand indicators, data collection tools, and performance measurements.

• Program Development & Quality Assurance
• Support design and evaluation efforts by analyzing and presenting data.
• Conduct MEAL audits and spot checks to ensure effective tool use and implementation at field level.
• Promote evidence-based programming by drawing on internal data and practices from other WR country programs and peers.
• Review and improve the Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CFM), ensuring effectiveness and accountability.
• Metrics Portal fully implemented and integrated across all programs, including trained focal points for ongoing data entry and systems maintenance.
• A detailed work plan with key deliverables and a staff capacity-building plan.
• Trainings completed for MEAL and program staff on MEAL principles and evidence-based reporting.
• A comprehensive End of Assignment Report (DEOAR), highlighting achievements, recommendations, and lessons learned.
• A follow-up action plan for WR MEAL and senior management.
• Sample monitoring frameworks and adaptable tools for all sectors (FSL, Nutrition, Health, WASH, Protection, Education).
• A detailed list of custom indicators and newly designed data collection tools for all program sectors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Strong expertise in designing project frameworks, logic models, and monitoring plans.
• Proven ability to lead inclusive and adaptive MEAL mechanisms.
• Proficiency in digital platforms: Comcare, ODK, Kobo Toolbox.
• Advanced data analysis skills using Excel, Access, SPSS, STATA, Epi-Info, and other relevant tools.
• Experience working with international humanitarian organizations, particularly in insecure environments.
• Familiarity with multi-sector programming.
• Demonstrated ability to lead quantitative and qualitative research and reporting.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor others
• Fluency in English required; Arabic fluency or conversational ability is an asset.
• Up to 75% domestic and/or international travel required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics or similar fields
• information systems, M&E, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in emergency program design, monitoring, evaluation, and learning, preferably across FSL, Health, Nutrition, Protection, Education, and WASH sectors.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees.

World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.