Job Description
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer for SAGAL II project. (1 Position)–Open to Somali Nationals Only
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
ROLE DIMENSION
Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $100million annual budget and staff over 650 staff.
ROLE PURPOSE
Seconded to the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA), the MEAL Officer for the SAGAL Project will provide timely and effective support in advancing Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) strategies, policies, and practices for the SAGAL project. The role involves designing and strengthening programme monitoring systems, building staff capacity in data analysis and dissemination, and ensuring strong coordination among Save the Children project teams, the Somali Cash Consortium, and MoLSA counterparts.
The officer will also manage complaints and feedback mechanisms to enhance accountability, improve project information sharing, and foster community participation in SAGAL project, while coordinating information management and reporting systems to ensure accuracy and transparency.
Additionally, the post holder will support the Area Evidence and Learning Manager in implementing the MEAL strategy across the Southern States of Somalia, with a particular focus on the SAGAL Project. By delivering an effective MEAL function, the officer will play a pivotal role in expanding Save the Children’s programmes in the assigned area, thereby increasing impact and enabling positive, sustainable change for children.
SCOPE OF ROLE
Reports to: Area MEAL Manager-SS
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- At least Higher Diploma Qualification or Bachelor degree Social Science/ Statistics/Economics/Public Health
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Minimum 2-3 years of practical experience in M&E system coordination/implementation in an international non-governmental organization or other international relief/development body; or Master’s degree with humanitarian program experience
- Familiarity with MEAL systems of SCI and experience in leading team on implementation of such system.
- Demonstrable track-record in data tracking and evaluation, with the ability to support staff and partners on M&E method and analyse and disseminate complex information to a range of stakeholder audiences.
- Practical knowledge or experience of working in humanitarian response and recovery at a technical senior level position.
How to apply
Please apply in English saving your CV and cover letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at https://somalia.savethechildren.net/career
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Application will be closed on 12th January 2026
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
