Capacity Development & MEAL Manager
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
Department: Capacity Building, Research & MEAL
Reports to: Deputy Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Dhaxalreeb Center
Dhaxalreeb Center for Leadership Development is a Somali non-profit, membership-based
organization committed to advancing leadership, research, knowledge preservation, and
institutional capacity development. Guided by its vision of becoming a leading institution for
research and learning that contributes to sustainable peace and development, the Center promotes
intergenerational knowledge transfer by connecting experienced professionals with emerging
leaders.
Through research, training, conferences, public lectures, policy dialogue, and strategic
partnerships, Dhaxalreeb empowers individuals and institutions while preserving Somalia's rich
intellectual heritage. The Center is guided by the core values of Dedication, Professionalism,
Integrity, Teamwork, and Mutual Respect.
Position Summary
Dhaxalreeb Center for Leadership Development is seeking a qualified, experienced, and highly
motivated Capacity Development & MEAL Manager to lead the Capacity Building, & MEAL
Department.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in planning, implementing,
monitoring, evaluating, and continuously improving capacity development programmes that
strengthen leadership, institutional performance, youth empowerment, organizational learning,
and knowledge transfer across Somalia. The Manager will also oversee the organization's
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems to ensure quality
programming, evidence-based decision-making, and effective reporting.
Key Responsibilities
A. Capacity Development
The Capacity Development & MEAL Manager will:
Develop and implement organizational capacity development strategies, policies, annual
work plans, and learning frameworks.
Conduct training needs assessments and institutional capacity assessments for youth,
graduates, partner institutions, and communities.
Design, coordinate, and supervise leadership development programmes, professional
training courses, workshops, conferences, seminars, public lectures, and discussion
forums.
Prepare implementation plans, activity schedules, budgets, and monitoring frameworks
for all capacity development initiatives.
Ensure the timely, efficient, and high-quality implementation of all capacity development
activities.
Promote organizational learning, innovation, knowledge management, and institutional
strengthening.
Facilitate knowledge-sharing initiatives and support the intergenerational transfer of
knowledge and leadership experience.
Develop and maintain a database of trainers, facilitators, mentors, consultants, and
subject matter experts.
Build and strengthen partnerships with universities, government institutions, NGOs,
development partners, research institutions, and training providers.
Prepare high-quality technical reports, programme updates, success stories, lessons
learned, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

B. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning
(MEAL)
Monitoring

Develop and maintain project monitoring frameworks, indicators, data collection tools,
and reporting systems.
Monitor project implementation against approved work plans, budgets, timelines, and
performance indicators.
Maintain project databases, dashboards, and management information systems to ensure
accurate and timely reporting.
Monitor programme performance and organizational communication, including social
media engagement where applicable.
Evaluation
Design and coordinate baseline, midline, end-line, and impact evaluations.
Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to measure programme
performance and impact.
Produce evaluation reports highlighting achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and
recommendations.
Ensure evaluation findings are disseminated and integrated into programme design,
decision-making, and organizational learning.
Reporting & Proposal Development
Prepare high-quality periodic reports for management, donors, partners, and stakeholders.
Document best practices, innovations, case studies, and lessons learned.
Support proposal development by preparing logical frameworks, results frameworks,
indicators, MEAL plans, and performance measurement systems.
Contribute to organizational planning, strategy development, and programme
improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should possess:
A Bachelor's Degree in Education, Public Administration, Business Administration,
Development Studies, Social Sciences, Monitoring & Evaluation, or another relevant
discipline.
A Master's Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
A minimum of 4–7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in
capacity development, organizational development, training management, project
management, MEAL, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience in designing and managing capacity-building programmes.
Strong knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
systems and Results-Based Management (RBM).
Excellent leadership, planning, coordination, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement
skills.
Strong analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Somali.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and digital collaboration
platforms.
Core Competencies
Leadership and Team Management
Strategic Planning
Capacity Development and Adult Learning
Training Design and Facilitation
Project and Programme Management
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
Results-Based Management (RBM)
Organizational Development
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
Communication and Presentation
Report Writing
Problem Solving and Decision Making

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Application - Capacity Development MEAL Manager
Application Deadline: 24 July 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.