We are currently recruiting a MEAL Consultant to support our Programs team.
This is a remote, 2-month position, open to candidates globally.
At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.
Note you must have the right to work in your home-based location and that national terms and conditions will apply.
This role is classified as requiring standard pre-employment checks.
About Relief International
Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.
About the Opportunity
RI is currently entering its proposal season and requires short term support to help review and draft MEAL sections for proposals being developed. Additionally, the consultant is expected support other day to day requirements of regional and country office teams on MEAL, specified in the responsibilities below. The consultant will work closely with the Regional Program Directors of Africa, Asia and Middle East Regions.
Your Responsibilities
Support the review and development of MEAL sections of proposals within a short turnaround period, including logframes and monitoring and evaluation plans.
Develop standard MEAL sections that can be easily customized for various donors.
Review proposed indicators in logframes against the donor requirements, project logframe and RI sector standard indicator list.
Facilitate the estimation of targets in discussions with project and proposal development teams and other budgeting requirements for MEAL as per donor guidelines.
Review other regular reports, needs assessments, evaluations and other documents that are developed by country offices during this period, in alignment with donor requirements to ensure delivery of quality products.
Other requirements and priorities related to MEAL as required by the global MEAL director or the RPDs.
Provide regular feedback on review results with the Global MEAL Director and the Regional Program Directors for the respective regions, with any recommendations for overall improvement.
About You
You will bring the following experience and skills.
Significant progressive experience in MEAL in the development/humanitarian sector
Extensive experience in proposal development, and specifically in providing MEAL requirements, with an in-depth understanding of major donor requirements and indicators.
Previous experience in Relief International will be an added value
Good writing skills
Attention to detail
Ability to quickly turnaround deliverables at short notice.
Ability to work well with teams from various countries and contexts.
Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need.
How to apply
To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
The cover letter should be one page, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
Closing Date
December 16, 2024. Please apply immediately we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position from the jobs board before the closing date.
As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.
