Program Manager I – MEAL

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and manage the MEAL system throughout its start-up, implementation, and close-out phases.

• Provide technical support for the design, tools, and methodologies of MEAL.

• Analyze both qualitative and quantitative MEAL data, ensuring high standards of data quality and management.

• Utilize data analysis and reflective practices to enhance ongoing project activities.

• Ensure adherence to donor and agency MEAL requirements.

• Convey MEAL strategies and findings to program colleagues and partners.

• Foster collaborative relationships with partner staff, volunteers, and community members.

• Share insights and experiences from MEAL in regional discussions.

• Assist in the planning, budgeting, and execution of MEAL activities.

• Identify capacity needs of partners and contribute to their capacity building.

• Provide training to project stakeholders on the MEAL system and donor requirements.

• Aid in the production of donor reports and organize quarterly meetings with partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in International Development, International Relations, Sociology, Statistics, MEAL, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant field experience in coordinating or managing light to moderately complex projects.

• Preferred experience with an international NGO.

• Proven ability to communicate with communities and implement accountability mechanisms.

• Leadership experience in MEAL is preferred.

• Experience in engaging with partner organizations is preferred.

• Proficiency in MS Windows and MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with SPSS, Stata, or R is preferred.

• Experience with web conferencing tools and information management systems is preferred.

• Project MEAL management experience in Latin America and the Caribbean is highly desirable.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis and database management skills.

• Excellent communication and writing skills for reporting in English.

• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

• Must be willing and capable of traveling up to 35% of the time.

• Supervisory responsibilities: Yes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Position duration: August 2026 - December 2027.

• Remote work arrangement available.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a global humanitarian organization dedicated to serving vulnerable communities.

• Professional development and capacity-building opportunities through training and regional learning discussions.

• Travel up to 35% as part of the role.