Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager

About the role

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for MEAL activities across ChildFund PNG’s portfolio. Reporting to the Country Director and sitting on the Senior Management Team, the role drives evidence‑based programming, accountability, and continuous learning.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and continuously improve organisational MEAL systems, frameworks, standards and tools.
• Lead development of monitoring frameworks, performance measurement systems and indicator tracking mechanisms for all programmes.
• Oversee baseline studies, mid‑term and end‑line evaluations, impact assessments and research activities.
• Strengthen accountability mechanisms, community feedback and complaints processes.
• Manage data quality, database systems, dashboards and ensure data security and compliance.
• Provide technical support to programme teams, integrate safeguarding and inclusion indicators, and ensure donor reporting compliance.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, Development Studies, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Research Methods, International Development or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with significant MEAL experience.
• Extensive experience in MEAL leadership, preferably in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Proven ability to lead senior management teams, manage complex data systems and deliver high‑quality evaluations.