Al-Rakeezeh Foundation for Relief and Development (RRD) is pleased to announce several job openings within the FORSA Project, implemented in partnership with Education Above All (EAA) and Save the Children (SCI).
The project aims to support Out-of-School Children (OOSC) in Iraq by improving access to inclusive and quality education.
Program: Education Above All / Save the Children – EAC Program
Duty Station: Baghdad, Iraq
Reports To: Project Manager
Contract Type: Full-time, 12 months (renewable, subject to donor funding and satisfactory performance)
- Job Purpose
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer is responsible for ensuring that all project interventions under the FORSA Project are effectively monitored, evaluated, and reported in line with Education Above All (EAC) and Save the Children (SCI) standards. The role ensures the collection, analysis, and reporting of high-quality data to measure progress against indicators such as Out-of-School Children (OOSC) identification, enrolment, and survival rate, while promoting accountability and continuous learning within the project.
- Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the MEAL plan in line with the FORSA Project’s Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and Results Framework.
- Develop and maintain data collection tools for tracking key indicators related to OOSC enrolment, retention, and learning outcomes.
- Coordinate with the Education Officer and Community Mobilizer to ensure accurate data on OOSC identification and enrolment.
- Manage the project database and ensure timely and accurate entry, cleaning, and analysis of data.
- Conduct field monitoring visits to verify project activities, data quality, and compliance with EAC standards.
- Prepare and share progress reports, dashboards, and data summaries for internal and donor reporting.
- Facilitate lessons-learned workshops and document best practices for knowledge sharing.
- Ensure mechanisms for feedback and accountability to beneficiaries are in place and functioning effectively.
- Support staff capacity building in MEAL tools, data collection, and reporting.
- Contribute to evaluations, assessments, and external audits as required.
- Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Education, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in MEAL or data management roles with NGOs or donor-funded projects.
- Proven knowledge of EAC indicators, PMP frameworks, and logframe-based monitoring.
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis tools (e.g., Kobo, Excel, Power BI, or SPSS).
- Strong understanding of accountability, safeguarding, and participatory monitoring approaches.
- Excellent English and Arabic communication and report-writing skills.
- Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Accuracy, attention to detail, and data integrity.
- Excellent teamwork and coordination skills.
- Commitment to transparency, learning, and continual improvement.
- Adherence to humanitarian and safeguarding principles.
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
RRD is committed to ensuring that all project activities are implemented safely and ethically. The MEAL Officer must ensure that monitoring and data collection processes respect the rights and dignity of all participants, particularly children and vulnerable groups.
⚠️ Important Note:
These positions are part of the project readiness phase and are subject to final donor approval and contract signature.
More Information
- How to apply Interested candidates are invited to apply through the Google Form link below:
