Senior CO MEAL and Knowledge manager

Job Title: Senior CO MEAL and Knowledge manager
Department: Program Quality
Location: Hargeisa/Mogadishu/Garowe
Supervisor/Title: Deputy Country Director-Programs

 About CARE
CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We seek
a world of hope, inclusion and social justice, where poverty has been overcome, and all people
live with dignity and security, with a specific focus on the empowerment of women and girls.
CARE’s Vision 2030 strategy includes six broad impact areas, with specific impact targets and
metrics aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. CARE anticipates that its impact will
increasingly be achieved at the systems level as part of its quest for sustainable impact at scale,
achieved through local leadership in partnership with governments, the private sector and civil
society actors.
1. JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Country Office (CO) MEAL Manager oversees the effectiveness of the country-level
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system, including knowledge
management and overall program quality. The role supports business development and evidencebased advocacy, while providing leadership to the Program Quality, Development, and Learning
(PQDL) team, comprising Technical Advisors and Pillar MEAL Managers. The position is part of
the Programs team and reports directly to the Deputy Country Director – Programs for CARE
Somalia.
This role drives the rollout and implementation of MEAL systems and procedures across the
Country Office, promoting cross-project learning, strengthening accountability to beneficiaries,
donors, and stakeholders, and building MEAL staff capacity. The incumbent contributes to
strategic planning, provides technical MEAL support across all sectors, and establishes effective
learning mechanisms.
The position also leads cross-cutting program information management, monitoring, and
evaluation, ensuring that data is analyzed and used to improve program performance, inform
decision-making, and support the development of high-quality reports and proposals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY 1. Development and Implementation of Country Office Impact
Measurement Systems
Guide and support MEAL Managers and teams to design and implement country and projectlevel MEAL systems aligned with CARE global standards and indicators.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
• Ensure MEAL support to humanitarian and development teams on program quality
assessments, data management, and analysis.
• Develop and manage the country MEAL framework and conduct meta-evaluations.
• Support documentation of best practices, case studies, and learning in collaboration with
the communications team.
• Work with the Deputy Country Director – Programs to strengthen program management,
information systems, accountability, and learning for effective decision-making.
• Support program planning processes, including development of logframes, MEAL plans,
and theories of change.
• Coordinate with CARE International, Member Partners, regional leadership, and MEAL
teams to ensure system integration and alignment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY 2: Program Planning, Monitoring and Reporting
Produce country-level performance dashboards for SMT meetings, covering implementation,
expenditure, and reporting status.
• Ensure projects use standardized monitoring tools to inform performance and contribute
to country-level data systems.
• Oversee monthly Program Review Meetings (PRMs) to track and improve program
performance.
• Support timely, high-quality donor reporting and promote strong reporting practices.
• Contribute to annual country reports using PIIRS and AIIR data.
• Lead annual PIIRS data collection and reporting in coordination with program teams and
CARE International.
• Support Country Office strategy development and review processes, including workshops,
analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY 3. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND LEARNING.
Ensure key program documents are properly compiled and shared with relevant stakeholders.
• Lead semi-annual and annual program quality reviews and learning events.
• Develop and manage the knowledge management and learning framework.
• Support development and implementation of communication and visibility strategies.
• Coordinate and produce key learning products and processes.
• Promote a culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Engage in M&E working groups and maintain partnerships with NGO counterparts.
• Strengthen staff capacity to implement and sustain effective M&E systems.
• Provide technical leadership and supervision to MEAL Managers.
• Ensure use of program quality standards and tools across teams.
• Support development and delivery of training with Program Coordinators and Technical
Advisors.
• Strengthen partner capacity for quality program implementation.
• Identify and support internal and external learning platforms.
• Develop staff capacity-building plans in coordination with HR and program teams.
• Support recruitment and structuring of M&E staff to deliver program requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY 4: Program Quality and Accountability
Strengthen upward and downward accountability across programs to ensure transparency and
value for money.
• Support the scaling of effective Feedback and Accountability Mechanisms (FAMs) aligned
with minimum standards.
• Lead or support key evaluations and assessments (e.g., RGA, PRA, community
engagement tools) to enhance program quality.
• Coordinate impact evaluations and research with CARE global teams, ensuring quality
across design, implementation, and documentation.
• Ensure studies and reports meet research ethics, scientific standards, and peer review
requirements.
• Promote staff compliance with safeguarding, conduct, and organizational policies.
• Provide contextual analysis and evidence to inform new program design.
• Ensure MEAL and PQAL components are well integrated and resourced in proposals and
budgets.
• Support development of country funding dashboards and maintain the Proposal Tracker.
• Contribute technical inputs to proposals, including context, MEAL, and sustainability
sections.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)
Required Education:
Master’s in development studies, Economics or any other relevant Social Science from a
reputable institution/university
• Bachelor’s in development studies, economics and other relevant social science is required.
Desire
. • Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics or relevant field of study from a reputable
institution/university
Required Experience/Technical Skills.
Required
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with reputable organisations in similar roles
• Skills in using data analysis software like Nvivo, Power BI, SPSS and STATA.
• Excellent skills in research, evaluations, evidence-generation, policy and advocacy.
• Excellent Conceptual abilities, strategic thinking, analytical writing skills and knowledge.
• Leadership skills with proven experience in engaging, mobilising and influencing people,
• Good communication, presentation, public speaking, discussion and negotiation skills.
Desire
Professional training and experience in gender equality, women and girls’ empowerment
• Professional experience in working with young people (youth) and refugee communities

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their
application letters and detailed CV in one PDF document
to([email protected] ) by referring to the job title “(Senior CO MEAL and
Knowledge manager)” as the subject line of the email, latest on Tuesday, 23rd June
2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information about CARE and its programs, visit www.care.org
CARE is an equal-opportunity employer promoting gender equity and
diversity. Women and men from marginalized groups are positively encouraged
to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to protecting children
from abuse. CARE is a zero-tolerance organization for child abuse, sexual
exploitation, and abuse