Organization: SEMDO Somalia
Position Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer
Duty Station: Baidoa, Somalia Contract Type: Full-Time
Duration: 12 Months (Renewable Based on Performance and Funding)
Application Deadline: 10 November 2026About SEMDO SomaliaSEMDO Somalia is a national non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable communities through humanitarian, development, and resilience-building programs across Somalia.
Our interventions focus on food security, livelihoods, education, health, protection, and community empowerment.Position SummarySEMDO Somalia is seeking a qualified and motivated Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer to strengthen project monitoring systems, ensure data quality, support evidence-based decision-making, and enhance accountability to affected populations.
The officer will work closely with program teams to collect, analyze, and report program data while ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement MEAL plans, frameworks, and performance indicators for projects.- Design data collection tools, databases, and reporting templates.-
Conduct regular field monitoring visits to project implementation sites.- Collect, verify, analyze, and manage project data.- Ensure data quality, accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and donor reports.- Support baseline, end-line, needs assessments, and evaluations.- Establish and manage community feedback and complaint response mechanisms.- Train project staff and enumerators on MEAL tools and processes.- Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.- Support donor visits, audits, and project reviews.- Produce data visualizations and presentations to support decision-making.Qualifications and Experience- Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, or a related field.- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in humanitarian and development programs.- Strong knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning principles.- Experience using Kobo Toolbox, ODK, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SPSS, or related software.- Excellent analytical, report writing, and data management skills.- Good understanding of donor compliance and reporting requirements.- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.- Fluency in English and Somali, both written and spoken.Required Competencies- Attention to detail and commitment to data quality.- Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.- Commitment to humanitarian principles and accountability.- Ability to travel frequently to field locations.Application ProcedureInterested candidates should submit the following documents:- Updated CV- Cover Letter- Copies of Academic Certificates- Contact information for three professional refereesApplications should be sent to:
Email: hr@semdosomalia.orgSubject Line: Application for MEAL Officer – BaidoaEqual Opportunity StatementSEMDO Somalia is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and individuals from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Closing Date: 10 November 2026 at 5:00 PM (East Africa Time).