Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer

Muslim Aid

  • London
  • £28,008-31,008 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning OfficerLocation of Role: London, Greater London (Hybrid)Salary Range of role: £28,008 - £31,008 per yearEmployment Type: Full-time, PermanentClosing Date: 21st September 2025Who we are:Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.Summary of the role:As the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer focuses on strengthening and supporting the various projects, including the collection of programme wide statistics to detail the reach and results of Muslim Aid UK (MAUK) programmes. The MEAL Officer will provide guidance, coordination, and technical support to Country Offices and Partner’s MEAL systems through MAUK Programmes, ensuring that the programme has the flexibility to respond appropriately to the context while ensuring quality, effectiveness and responsiveness in line with humanitarian standards, as well as compliance with the Institutional donors.The position supports a robust monitoring system that facilitates both accountability and learning and includes data collection, analysis, learning reflection and timely action-taking in support of quality service delivery.You will play a critical role in this unit with an exciting mandate to support and improve the dynamic programmatic portfolio Muslim Aid Implements Globally. You will work closely with partners and country offices and contribute to improving systems within IPD.About the Role: * Collaborate with the MEAL Manager, country offices and partners staff to craft MEAL systems that align with the project, and MAUK Global objectives, are relevant to the context, responsive to assessed needs, are measurable and are in compliance with grant requirements.
  • Ensure that all relevant collaborators have timely access to appropriate information and evidence.
  • Support in the review and prepare timely and accurate MEAL reports, including progress reports and impact assessments.
  • Provide assistance in monitoring programme progress including the design of appropriate MEAL Plans, indicators, targets, baseline data, timelines, data collection tools that can track progress of projects’ progress.
  • Support the preparation of terms of reference of external and internal evaluations, case and impact studies in coordination with the focal points.
  • Support the MEAL Manager on building capacity among staff and partners in MEAL concepts and practices.
About You:To be successful in this role, you will need: * Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate degree in international development, sustainable livelihoods, humanitarianism, or programme management preferred.
  • Understanding of development programmes design, implementation and evaluation.
  • Experience and understanding of monitoring and evaluation of programmes; using of quantitative and qualitative research data collected in support of programme development.
  • Experience developing logical/results frameworks, indicators, and MEAL plans.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective in diverse and challenging environments.
  • Strong measurement, analytical, systematic thinking, planning and organisational skills.
Why you should apply:Join Muslim Aid as a MEAL Officer at Muslim Aid, you will play a key role in strengthening our global humanitarian and development programmes by supporting the International Programmes Department. The role focuses on enhancing monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems to ensure effectiveness, quality, and compliance with humanitarian standards and donor requirements. By analysing data, demonstrating impact and guiding Country Offices and partners, you will help drive accountability and learning across our global work. If you are passionate about evidence-driven change and improving programme quality. Bring your analytical, organisational, and communication strengths to our innovative team. Apply now and help us transform lives worldwide!Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
  • 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
  • Hybrid working
  • Paid time off for medical appointments
  • 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
  • Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
  • Pension Scheme

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