MEAL Coordinator, AGRIP Project (National position) Full Time NEW

Position: MEAL Coordinator (AGRIP Project)

Reports to: Program Manager, Acholi

Job location: Mbale (with frequent travels to project locations)

Starting date: December 2025

Vacancy closing date: 16th November 2025

Duration position: 7 months

Working hours: Fulltime (40 hours per week)

About ZOA

We are here for people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster.

ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.

Our work in Uganda

In Uganda, ZOA has offices in Kampala, West Nile (Arua), Acholi (Gulu), and Karamoja (Amudat). ZOA Uganda works both in relief and recovery on the themes of food security & livelihoods, education, and conflict management with a special focus on land Rights.

Project specific details: The overarching objective of the A-GRIP project is to contribute to: “Strengthened, food secure and resilient farming systems through increased accessibility, availability and quality of land tenure security, agriculture and food security services in 16 selected districts of the Busoga, Elgon, Kigezi, Lango, and Rwenzori regions in Uganda”. The A-GRIP project uses a Results Based Financing (RBF) approach.

The capacity development activities (under outcome area 1 of the A-GRIP project) will be implemented by ZOA. ZOA has a strong track record in delivering land rights projects in northern Uganda,

Capacity development for customary land management is a prerequisite for the RBF roll-out to be a success. Capacities will be developed at district and sub county levels to fulfil their roles in awareness creation, conflict mediation, land registration and administration. Master Trainers will be assigned to deliver the actual training, with support from the ZOA Land Rights Capacity Development team in the first two years of the project (until June 2026).

ZOA Uganda is looking for a MEAL Coordinator to support the AGRIP Project.

Your challenge

The MEAL Coordinator is responsible to deliver all Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning activities related to the delivery of activities by ZOA for capacity development on customary land registration processes, at district and sub county level.

The MEAL Coordinator will liaise closely with project partners and other MEAL colleagues within ZOA, ensuring alignment with the overall project MEAL framework, as led by Cordaid.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

Daily MEAL implementation

• The MEAL Coordinator works with the team leader and the MEAL focal points in the respective partner organisations to create and operate a functional monitoring and evaluation system that gathers performance data at output, outcome and impact level based on objectives and indicators contained in the RBF project MEAL framework.
• Leads and facilitates local analysis and interpretation of MEAL information as an input to regular narrative reports covering progress of the CD programme. (Project Officers are responsible for record keeping and submitting MEAL data into the project database, the MEAL Coordinator will support and guide)
• Ability to operate Q-GIS software to provide graphical explanation of project reach on key performance indicators.
• Ensure timely and consistent availability of project results data and adherence to; ZOA MEAL framework, data protection policy and data governance principles.
• Promote the utilization of the collected data at country level for adjustments in planning and implementation (adaptive programming).
• Attend regular MEAL coordination meetings with the project lead and partners (Cordaid and GLTN) to
  – ensure correct analysis and interpretation of MEAL information;
  – discuss MEAL related issues;
  – exchange MEAL expertise and experiences between the partners.
• Perform other duties assigned by the team leader regarding MEAL
• Support implementation of the land rights capacity assessment, coordinating activities and finalizing the report with support from the PGM, Manager Program Quality and Land Rights Advisor.
• Design tools to support pre and post training assessments in support of the capacity development initiatives
• Ensure project staff and stakeholders are trained on tools, data to be collected, best practices, data quality and proper documentation management
• Support reporting requirements internally and for the donor
• Conduct data quality checks regularly
• Regularly update the project database and project data to inform adaptive management and troubleshooting from within the project team
• Present available data in visually appealing ways for internal and external use
• Lead field data collection exercises and data management, including: – Recruitment and training of data collectors – Carry out and supervise data collection (Focus group discussions, post-distribution monitoring, surveys, observations etc.) and data entry.

Accountability to project participants and communities

• The MEAL Coordinator oversees ZOA’s commitments to the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) In line with this project, ensuring the that the Feedback and Complaints mechanism (FCM) either operated by ZOA or project partners / lead is fit for purpose, and that complaints and feedback are being monitored and followed up appropriately
• Sensitise all stakeholders (beneficiaries, service providers, partners, government and other) on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda
• Upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures
• Understand ZOA’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies, ensure adherence to these policies and that project activities are implemented with a “Do No Harm” approach

Project Visibility

• Ensure visibility materials (pop ups, team clothing, project sheets, flyers, leaflets) to be used for meetings, contact with communities, donors, and partners are produced to high quality

Your profile

Identity

• The candidate is expected to fully support the vision, mission and Christian values 0f ZOA (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)

Knowledge & Experience:

• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., statistics, information technology and systems, economics, sociology, Development Studies and population studies, etc.)
• At least three years’ experience in:
  – Participatory assessment and monitoring
  – (Computerized) data processing and analysis, e.g. Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS), Stata v15.1
  – MEAL design and implementation
  – Experience working with visualisation tools (e.g. Power Bi, Q-GIS) would be an asset
• Good understanding of the Uganda context; experience in programmes related to land rights and/or capacity development is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and writing ability;
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic;
• Result oriented and possession of learning power.
• Good computer skills: Ms Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Self-motivator, able to take initiatives with limited supervision;
• Ability to drive a motorcycle with valid driving/riding license is an advantage.
• Excellent spoken and written command of English.
• Language skills in relevant local languages of the regions where implementation will take place is a plus.

Attitude/behaviour:

• High level of personal integrity;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity;
• Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and innovative environment;
• Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)

Special conditions/circumstances

The role is 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/ week), Monday to Friday. Some flexibility on working hours may be required, e.g. for travel at weekends, or during reporting times. Work space for the ZOA team will be either in partner offices or ZOA offices.

Our offer

• ZOA offers a challenging role in a dynamic context, and you will be part of an inspiring and motivated team.
• We offer good benefits and remuneration which suits the NGO sector.

Do you need more information?

For more information about ZOA, please visit our website www.zoa-international.com.

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