MEAL Manager

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Position Title: MEAL Manager Start Date: April 2026 Status: Full-time Location: Les Cayes Reports to: Chief Program Officer Supervises: Senior MEAL Officer, Program Officers, Accountability Officer Language: Fluency in English is required; please submit your application and supporting documents in English. Documents in English will not be reviewed. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly women and children. Vision: Our vision for Haiti: Joyful children, healthy families, thriving communities, and the resources to make it so. Brief Organizational Summary: Hope for Haiti is an innovative and creative international development organization that has been working in Haiti for 36 years. The organization partners with private donors to create community-based sustainable change through a grassroots and strategic holistic approach. Hope for Haiti is an action-oriented and fast-paced organization that believes in partnership solutions to poverty alleviation. Hope for Haiti’s vision for the future is one of strategic growth in creating healthy, sustainable communities. Hope for Haiti has a distinguished and well-established Board of Directors that provides the organization with strong governance, oversight, and strategic direction. Building upon the organization’s proven track record of success, Hope for Haiti stays true to its mission and founding principles while offering a dynamic and supportive work environment. For more information about Hope for Haiti, please visit . The MEAL Manager is a NATIONAL position. This in-person, full time position, located in Les Cayes. No relocation benefits are offered. Scope of Work: The MEAL Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's humanitarian impact. Reporting directly to the Chief Program Officer, this strategic position oversees the comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) framework for Hope for Haiti’s multifaceted programs, including Education, Healthcare, WASH, and Economic Development. S/he will provide technical guidance and oversight for designing and implementing MEAL plans and assessments to track program activities, outputs, and outcomes effectively. The MEAL Manager will help develop the Monitoring and Evaluation (MEAL) Plan and systems to monitor and track progress against the program’s indicators, perform quality assurance checks, ensure beneficiary accountability, and evaluate the program. S/he will ensure integrity and sound design for the collection, storage, and analysis of data required for the MEAL Plan, program reporting, and other information needs. S/he will collaborate across all programs and departments. The MEAL Manager is a National position. This position is located in Les Cayes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Oversight: Lead the development and continual refinement of a robust MEAL strategy in alignment with Hope for Haiti's overarching mission and objectives. This involves mapping out key performance indicators, forecasting trends, and identifying potential growth or improvement areas. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the linchpin between various program managers, ensuring seamless communication and effective integration of MEAL deliverables across all projects. Engage with departments to instill a culture of data-driven decision-making. Technical Expertise: Provide top-tier guidance on the design, execution, and refinement of MEAL plans. This includes ensuring state-of-the-art data collection, storage, and analysis methodologies, emphasizing actionable insights. Quality & Integrity Assurance: Implement stringent protocols for quality assurance, emphasizing transparency, accuracy, and validity in data management. Ensure that Hope for Haiti's humanitarian initiatives maintain the highest standards of beneficiary accountability. Evaluation & Reporting: Direct the analytical process, turning raw data into coherent narratives and clear visualizations that guide the organization’s strategic choices. Lead the compilation of periodic performance reports, ensuring stakeholders are well-informed of program outcomes and impact. Capacity Building: Champion the professional growth of team members, facilitating training sessions, workshops, and other learning opportunities to keep Hope for Haiti at the forefront of MEAL best practices. Strategic Leadership Oversee MEAL department, ensuring strategic enhancement of systems and staff capacity. Serve as primary MEAL contact within Hope for Haiti. Support learning-to-action events and reflection sessions to systematically analyze data for programmatic use, and to document and incorporate lessons learned into program design and implementation Management & Oversight Directly manage tasks, monitor outputs, and provide technical guidance. Data Analysis & Interpretation Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis, offering actionable insights. Capacity Building Foster a shared MEAL understanding among staff and partners. Continuously improve team skills in data gathering and reporting. Strategic MEAL Design Lead the creation and implementation of MEAL strategy aligned with donor requirements. Ensure that transparent high quality accountability mechanisms are in place for all programs and are regularly monitored and evaluated Incorporate collaboration, learning, and adaptation (CLA) mechanisms. Evidence-based Reporting Provide data-driven insights for progress reporting with gender-sensitive indicators. Ensure that program managers have access to a systematic dashboard that enables data-driven decision-making Quality Assurance Oversee all MEAL documentation, ensuring data quality and adherence to best practices. Research & Best Practices Identify barriers and opportunities in fragile contexts. Stay updated with innovative methodologies and best practices. System Development & Maintenance Establish robust systems for capturing, storing, and interpreting data. Implement quality control mechanisms for data integrity (Data quality assessment process) Training & Development Offer practical MEAL training to program managers. Enhance MEAL staff skills through capacity-building initiatives. Knowledge Dissemination Document and communicate key findings and lessons. Foster a continuous learning culture within Hope for Haiti. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Previous MEAL Manager or MEAL Specialist experience preferred Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university in Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, or related field of study (required). 6+ years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation and serving in MEAL management roles (preferred). Good knowledge of project cycle management and development. Strong working knowledge of at least one statistical software package, including R, STATA, SPSS, SAS, Epi Info, Excel, etc. Experience conducting project evaluations, including using Cluster and LQAS survey methodologies. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs and have strong mathematical and reasoning abilities. Demonstrated strength in cross-cultural staff management. Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people. Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity Critical analysis and strategic thinking skills. Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions under pressure. Will travel to the fields periodically to provide support. Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Proven ability to work creatively and independently in the office and the field. A strong team player and adept at creating a solid team spirit. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT ALIGN WITH CORE VALUES Resiliency Ability to respond appropriately and sensitively to cultural differences as they arise among the organization’s service population Ability to learn quickly, take the initiative, and report on results Flexible, adaptable, patient, and accepting of the fact that Hope for Haiti and its activities are constantly evolving in line with its resources and goals Ability to adapt to and make level-headed decisions in stressful situations High energy and strong physical condition, including but not limited to the ability to hike distances over 5 kilometers and lift at least 30 lbs. over the shoulders Empowerment Ability to conduct and participate in staff meetings and strategic planning professionals and to represent Hope for Haiti’s mission to team members and colleagues Have a sense of initiative, responsibility, and creativity Strong proficiency in problem-solving Accountability Attention to detail and punctuality in executing the responsibilities assigned to you Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize assigned tasks. Personal commitment to the mission and vision of Hope for Haiti and a desire to help the most vulnerable population Maintains the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information Collaboration Ability to effectively work and communicate with a team Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict while preserving a team-oriented outlook Ability to communicate easily with team members Commitment to Hope for Haiti’s Organizational Norms Hope A shared belief that there is always a pathway to improvement despite the challenges that lie ahead. Positive outlook and ability to work through difficult situations knowing that it’s possible to achieve desired outcomes. Commitment to Hope for Haiti’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies COMPENSATION & BENEFITS National candidates only. Benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, maternity and parental leave. This is a full-time/remote position based in Les Cayes. This position is NOT accompanied, and the organization provides no relocation, logistics, or housing packages. APPLICATION PROCESS Hope for Haiti is currently accepting applications. Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter listing at least 3 references with a phone number and email, and salary requirements in English. Applications not submitted in English will not be reviewed. Applications are due by March 15, 2026 or until a qualified candidate is selected. Hope for Haiti is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Hope for Haiti considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. PROTECTION ACKNOWLEDGMENT HFH prohibits all forms of abuse and exploitation towards children and vulnerable adults. As a professional candidate, you commit to adhering to the organization’s policy on protection, rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in HFH's Safeguarding Policy. Our safeguarding measures include: Mandatory safeguarding training for all employees and partners. Mandatory self-disclosure during recruitment process Accessible and confidential reporting channels for any concerns or incidents, ensuring prompt and thorough investigations. Regular reviews of our safeguarding policies to ensure they meet the highest standards. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree to our safeguarding policies and practices. Thank you for your interest in Hope for Haiti! To learn more about us, please visit