Assistant MEAL Officer

Base Location: DI Khan

• Number of Positions: 01
• Gender: Male/Female
• Reports to: Senior Project Officer

Job Purpose:

• Assistant Meal Officer will be responsible to develop project specific monitoring plans and approved by Senior Officer MEAL KP.
•  Assistant MEAL Officer will be responsible to identify Gaps, Non-Compliances and recommend course correction measures and recommendation are shared with Senior MEAL Officer.
• Assistant MEAL Officer will be responsible for the beneficiaries and community related complaints mechanism are in place. All complaints are registered and handled according to IR Pakistan CRM policy.
• Assistant MEAL Officer will be responsible for collection of data and record maintenance according to the IR and Donor requirements of the Project activities.
• Assistanr MEAL Officer will be responsible for Project post distribution monitoring and reporting to Senior MEAL Officer.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support program reviews, impact assessments, process monitoring, and lessons-learned workshops.
• Design and implement project-specific MEAL frameworks and data collection mechanisms.
• Provide input for developing structured reporting formats for monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports.
• Identify key performance indicators to track project performance against targets.
• Establish evaluation frameworks and procedures in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Conduct baseline studies, assessments, and contextual analysis using appropriate methodologies.
• Perform periodic field visits to assess MEAL framework implementation and recommend improvements.
• Ensure follow-up on recommendations and observations from MEAL staff and thematic leads.
• Develop project templates and ensure timely reporting of MEAL activities.
• Manage data archiving and generate analytical reports as required.
• Prepare Terms of Reference (TORs) for baselines, evaluations, and impact studies.
• Lead project inception activities, including developing TORs for inception workshops.
• Compile and submit project progress reports and trackers to the Area Office and Country Office.
• Develop success stories and case studies for reporting and advocacy.
• Implement accountability mechanisms in line with MEAL frameworks and humanitarian standards, ensuring an effective complaints handling system.
• Conduct regular field visits (70% fieldwork, 30% reporting).
• Submit weekly and consolidated monthly reports with actionable recommendations to the MEAL department and relevant stakeholders.
• Support PR and media teams in strengthening relationships with media representatives.
• Assist in providing situation reports and fundraising materials to enhance IRW’s public and international visibility.

Person Specification: It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the organizational values & principles, vision and mission as well as commitment to its PSEAH (preventing sexual exploitation abuse and harassment) protocols. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy towards PSEAH and don’t support any action that promotes or encourages PSEAH.

The organization is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom the organization engages. The organization expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Qualification: Bachelor/Master Degree in social sciences

Experience: 1 years' experience with master's and 2 years with bachelor's degree in the relevant field

 Language: 

Urdu, English and local languages

Computer: MS Office, Outlook, SPSS, the familiarity of working with online databases

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in the Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship. 

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

The organization is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom the organization engages. The organization expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. The organization also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with organization will be subject to the following checks:

• Screening clearance
• Receipt of satisfactory references

We are an equal opportunities employer.

DECLARATION:

By applying for this position with the organization;

I hereby confirm that I have never been involved and/or charged in violation of SEAH (Sexual Exploitation Abuse & Harassment) related concerns in my career.

I confirm that the above information in the CV/Application is complete, correct, and updated and that any untrue or misleading information will give my employer the right to terminate any employment contract offered.

I agree that information contained within this application and supporting documents (including "sensitive information) may be accessed, stored and used and by the organization in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998