Meal Specialist- Market System DevelopmentW4R

Meal Specialist- Market System DevelopmentW4R
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a
highly qualified Meal Specialist- Market System Development- W4R
About the job
The purpose of this assignment is to lead, design and apply monitoring, learning, and adaptive
management approaches aligned with MSD principles. The focus is on building practical skills to track
adoption, understand partner performance, assess commercial viability, and generate actionable
learning to inform MSD intervention implementation, adaptive management and decision-making.
The Meal Specialist will take an iterative and adaptive approach, flexibly responding to emerging
programmatic priorities and team needs and will also transfer skills as part of broader MSD technical
capacity strengthening efforts. The primary objective of this role is to lead and support the team’s
capacity to plan and implement MSD interventions, monitor and measure outcomes and
impact, demonstrate Value for Money (VfM), and learn from and adapt MSD programming. This will
be achieved through practical coaching, application of MSD MEL tools and methodologies
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Management and supervision
Conduct MSD MEL Capacity Assessment and Develop Capacity Strengthening Plan for all MEAL
and Program staff
Review of current MEL systems and practices (including institutional MEL and tech platforms)
Provide ongoing technical advisory and operational support to apply systems in real time,
troubleshoot implementation challenges and strengthen consistency and quality of MEL practice.
Provide hands-on support to design, adapt, and operationalize MEL systems and tools, ensuring:
Design and facilitate applied learning session(s) that establishes a foundational understanding
MEL for MSD. Introduce and explore core MSD MEL concepts aligned with the DCED Standard,
including:
Systemic change and results chains
Market actor performance and incentives
Adoption, behavior change, and sustainability pathways
Adaptive management and evidence-based decision-making
Provide coaching and mentoring (individual and small group) tailored to identified gaps

Application due:
7/30/2026
Workplace:
Somalia,Mogadishu
Department/Country:
Somalia
Contract type:
National contract

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish
Refugee Council is Denmark’s
largest, and a leading
international NGO. We have
continuously been ranked as
one of the best NGOs in the
world - and are one of the few
Integration with DRC existing institutional MEL systems and technology and applicable across the
full program portfolio
Support development and refinement of practical deliverables, including:
Results frameworks, results chains and key performance indicators
Measurement and management systems for partnerships and systemic change
Lead and manage the Monitoring & Evaluation team (including people planning, performance,
well-being and development)
Provide technical support to field-based Monitoring & Evaluation staff with a view to ensure
coherence in data collection and analysis to support program development and quality
Coordination and oversight of all aspects of the Monitoring & Evaluation processes
Lead all market systems assessment and evaluations
Conduct periodic activity monitoring and site visits to the field to monitor data
collection/implementation
Capacity building through training, feedback, coaching of the Monitoring & Evaluation and
programme staff in data collection, monitoring and analysis
Enhance Monitoring & Evaluation capacity among staff to ensure accountability, facilitate planning
and strengthen service delivery
Lead the development of an internal MSD MEL Toolkit that captures tested approaches, tools, and
lessons for ongoing and future programming, contextualizing and integrating key aspects
Lead the development of Monitoring & Evaluation strategies, tools and ensure coordination of the
Monitoring & Evaluation teams input to the country strategy, proposals and reports.

Monitoring and evaluation and adaptive Programming
Analyze the data gathered and write baseline and impact assessment reports
Continuously improve and update data collection tools, so they can be used in the Guide creation
of an internal MSD MEL Toolkit, including:
Adapted templates, that enable teams to apply MSD MEL approaches in practice
Practical guidance notes that clarify how to measure and interpret system-level and attributable
change
Conduct Frequent meetings to revisit and refine the theory of change .
Adaptive learning coaching for innovation projects
Support partners to implement agile and adaptive learning approaches into their work
Guide partners and change agents on how to conduct evaluation and learning experiments and
collect and analyse data using the right-level-rigour for the stage of the project. Oversee
implementation of learning experiments (such as lean testing, rapid experimentation). Support
teams to integrate evidence and learning into project decision making.
Collect data and deliver quality analysis
Design and implement research and adaptive learning projects. Identifying appropriate levels of
rigour, and appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Collect, clean and analyse data and prepare findings for reports, presentations and other outputs.
Deliver findings and recommendations which support data driven decision making.
Translating findings into results
Deliver high quality presentations internally and externally to implement teams, partners, and
funders
Write research briefs, presentations, and papers that effectively communicate results and
program/policy recommendations for a variety of stakeholders (such as funders, implementing
partners, external audiences)
Support outreach activities, including drafting blog posts and coordinating social media campaigns

To be successful in this role we expect you to have:
Required
Minimum BA + 5 years or MA + 3 year of relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated institutional experience in conducting market systems/value chain/GESI
assessments, especially in fragile or rural economies.
Strong academic record in international development, public administration, public policy, public
health, or related discipline
Experience coaching, managing or being involved in directly implementing technology projects.
Strong understanding of how data, evidence and learning can be used to support design decisions
in the implementation of technology projects.
Understanding and experience of working on projects which have adopted agile project
management methodologies.
Clear understanding of scope and objectives and appropriateness of proposed methodology
(qualitative/quantitative balance, market systems frameworks, gender and inclusion lens).
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
with a specific expertise in
forced displacement. In around
30 countries, we protect,
advocate and build sustainable
futures for refugees and other
displacement-affected people
and communities.
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional
conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual
exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: 12 months
Band: G
Work location: Mogadishu, Somalia
Start date: August 2026
Reporting to: Program Manager- MSD
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for
employees on national contract.

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
Applications sent by email will not be considered. Qualified Females are always encouraged to
Apply
Closing date for applications: 30th July 2026
For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive
and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are
considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 6000 employees in approximately
30 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
Professionalism, impact & expertise
Humanitarian approach & the work we do
Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
Culture, values & strong leadership
Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of
concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and
professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against
sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background
checks as part of the recruitment process.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit
drc.ngo/jobsupport.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants
based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or
attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50%
balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of
management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team
is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the
communities we serve.