MEAL Officer-2
Locations:
Position 1: Radman and Wald Rabi' Districts, Al Bayda Governorate
Position 1: Al Jamimah and Al Maghrabah Districts, Hajjah Governorate
Number of Vacancies: 2
Contract type: Fixed term (full time)
Contract duration: 9 months subject to fund availability.
Start date: November 2026
Report directly to: Project Manager
About NAHR:
The National Foundation for Development and Humanitarian Response (NAHR) is a not-for-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) that was established June 2012 in Yemen. Our vision is a peaceful and stable Yemen free of poverty, in which all people have equal access to basic needs and human rights, and our mission is to provide an integrated humanitarian and development response to aid Yemen and other conflict-affected countries through a professional, neutral, and transparent approach.
We aim to achieve our overall vision and mission by working to enhance local communities' development and stability through identifying structural causes of poverty, raising awareness, increasing access to basic services, and focusing on building citizens' capacities, especially women and youth, so as to enable their participation in the decision-making process that leads to sustainable development and a peaceful society within their developing and conflict-affected countries. NAHR aims to accomplish these goals through its seven core programs: Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL); Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH); Health and Nutrition; CCM; Education; Gender and Protection; Shelter and Non-food items (NFIs); and Peacebuilding and Governance.
In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment NAHR implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.
NAHR has zero tolerance on sexual exploitation and abuse. All employment offers are conditional upon the receipt of satisfactory references and the signing our code of conduct, Safeguarding Policy with a particular focus on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding. This position will also be subject to robust reference and background screening checks.
NAHR is committed to the highest standards of openness, probity and accountability, as outlined in it’s own internal Code of Conduct and through signing up to the Core Humanitarian Standards. The Code of Conduct requires trustees, officers and employees to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. As employees and representatives of NAHR, we must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling our responsibilities and comply with all applicable laws, regulations and our Code of Conduct.
Job Purpose:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the project’s activities. She/he will monitor and evaluate the implementation of all project activities, and work closely with the project team to provide any feedback and observations as well as reporting the achieved results. In cooperation with data entry, She/he will also lead collection of all the required data from the field and report on the project framework and the required project’s donor reports.
He will take the lead in management, design, and implementation of health and nutrition wash project monitoring systems, provides managerial and technical guidance for designing and conducting analyses.
This position is full-time, based on a 40-hour work week, but varies from week to week as humanitarian need constantly oscillates according to the unstable conflict environment and funding availability.
Main responsibilities and duties:
Technical Support and Management:
· Work with and support project Manager in preparing project MEAL plans, indicators and mechanisms for M&E in line with strategic project plans and budgets.
· Support the development of the logical framework for projects, including MEAL support during proposal development to ensure adequate MEAL budget forecasts for field and office activities.
· Support planning, implementation and follow-up of evaluations by: writing terms of references, preparing project summaries, participating in the selection of external consultants for evaluating health and nutrition wash project, and technically and financially coordinating with consultant in relation to field assessments.
· Track outputs and expected results of ongoing project and the extent of completion of various activities and present findings to project Manager and MEAL manager at monthly meetings allocated for this purpose.
· Ensure the achievement of results and outputs necessary for development and humanitarian response according to the needs of local communities.
· Develop and design information management systems resulting from monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities, such as progress reports, databases and complaint mechanisms.
· Report to NAHR’s Senior Management in a timely manner on the progress and completion of project implementation, including obstacles faced and technical, administrative and financial solutions proposed.
· Monitor and assist Project Managers in preparing long-term plans for the projects they manage, specifying a timeline for issuing reports to donors
· Follow-up and supervise staff preparing news reports and stories published on NAHR’s website
· Introduce low cost techniques to improve project performance in the organization and facilitate mechanisms for updates of reports.
· Provide MEAL support during audits
Coordination and Representation:
· Work on developing and reviewing project strategies and plans in partnership with the concerned authorities and affected populations in project governorates and districts
· Coordinate with NAHR’s directors of relief and development programs and other concerned departments while planning new projects within the framework of the programs to develop the necessary indicators according to the MEAL policy
· Coordinate needs assessments with governorate and local authorities and provide support to field staff to document evaluation findings, including an analysis of beneficiary needs.
· Upon acceptance of grants, immediately coordinate with project manager and other the relevant departments to prepare executive plans for procurement, follow up and evaluation.
· Continuously coordinate with project manager to ensure the number, review and delivery of periodic, mid-term, and annual reports are submitted for review and approval to senior staff, donors and other stakeholders in a timely-manner.
The role of the MEAL Officer is not limited to the specific duties mentioned above. It is subject to change with the evolution of the conflict and in accordance with NAHR’s vision and mission. As such, the MEAL Officer is required to manage all unforeseen issues and circumstances in relation to the monitoring and evaluation and should remain adaptable to perform responsibilities that may not be mentioned above, as and when required.
Qualifications
Essential
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, or a related field.
· At least 5 years of experience in M&E within peacebuilding, conflict resolution, or governance projects.
· Strong understanding of peacebuilding frameworks, conflict sensitivity, and social cohesion indicators.
· Experience in designing and managing M&E systems for complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
· Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, SPSS, or other relevant software).
· Strong reporting skills with the ability to present findings clearly to donors and stakeholders.
· Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
· Fluency in English and Arabic (preferred).
· Internal Priority: Priority will be given to qualified internal candidates and existing NAHR staff members who meet the minimum position requirements
· Training Certification: Preference will be given to candidates holding a certificate of completion in Proposal Writing training
Desirable:
· · Ability to travel to project sites, including conflict-affected areas.
· · Flexibility to adapt to evolving project needs and local dynamics.
· · Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tactic and diplomacy
· · Excellent communication skills: written and oral
· · Flexible and able to work well under pressure
· · Capable of working collaborative with team members to achieve results
· · Relates and works will with people from different cultures, genders, religions and backgrounds
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements stated above, please apply through the below link
Deadline: 19/10/2026
Candidate must rename CV (First & Surname + Position)
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written test