Job Description

Job Announcement: MEAL Officer 

Position Title: MEAL Officer
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Sana’a – School Kitchens Project
Contract Duration: 2 months (linked to the project duration, ending upon its completion)
Supervision: Direct supervision by the Project Manager
Closing Date: 12/01/2025

About Sustainability Without Borders for Development

Infinite Sustainability Foundation for Development (ISF) is a humanitarian, developmental, non-profit, and independent organization. The organization aims to improve the quality of life by implementing comprehensive projects in education, food security, health, water and sanitation, and protecting vulnerable communities. It is guided by a vision rooted in partnerships with donors and local communities to create a positive and sustainable impact.

Project Summary

The School Kitchens Project aims to provide healthy and nutritious meals to school students, targeting 7,000 male and female students in the capital city of Sana’a and Al-Hodeidah Governorate. The project is funded by the World Food Program (WFP) and in partnership with a leading local company.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Setting up Monitoring and Evaluation Systems:

• Design data collection tools and key performance indicators.
• Develop reporting matrices and monitoring plans to ensure accurate oversight of all project activities.

2. Data Collection and Analysis:

• Conduct regular field visits to assess performance and implementation quality.
• Collect and analyze data from field teams to evaluate progress.

3. Preparing Periodic Reports:

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on progress and challenges.
• Provide recommendations to management based on evaluation results.

4. Ensuring Compliance with Standards:

• Monitor adherence to quality and food safety standards.
• Ensure activities are implemented as per project timelines and budgets.

5. Managing Complaints and Feedback:

• Supervise the implementation of the complaints and feedback mechanism and ensure responsiveness to beneficiaries' needs.
• Record lessons learned and suggest future improvements.

6. Training and Supporting Teams:

• Train field teams on the importance of monitoring and evaluation.
• Support project staff to ensure data accuracy and alignment with donor requirements.

7. Ensuring Quality:

• Review project data and accurately input it into databases.
• Oversee the quality of reports submitted to donors and partners.

8. Additional Tasks:

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Project Manager.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation or project management, preferably in humanitarian or developmental contexts.
• Experience using data collection and analysis tools (e.g., KoboCollect, SPSS).
• Familiarity with donor requirements.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office programs (e.g., Excel, Word).
• Experience in designing and managing databases.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Competencies Required

• Analytical thinking: Ability to evaluate data and draw accurate conclusions.
• Creativity and Innovation: Suggesting solutions to improve performance quality.
• Communication and Reporting: Drafting clear and professional reports.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with the team to achieve project goals.
• Time Management: Meeting deadlines and working under pressure.

Working Conditions

• Physical Work Environment: Based in the main office with periodic field visits.
• Psychological Environment: Working under pressure to deliver accurate and objective results.
• Safety Measures: Adhering to safety protocols during field visits.