Description
International Rescue Committee is hiring a MEAL Coordinator based in Bunia, DR Congo. L'Unité urgence de l'IRC (Emergency Unit - EmU) dirige les activités mondiales de préparation et de réponse aux urgences de l'organisation. Sa mission est de répondre aux besoins immédiats de survie et de réduire les souffrances des populations touchées pendant la phase aiguë d'une urgence. Le ministère de la Santé de la République démocratique du Congo a officiellement déclaré la 17e épidémie de maladie à virus Ebola du pays le 15 mai 2026, après la confirmation de cas causés par l'espèce virale Bundibugyo (BDBV) dans la province de l'Ituri. L'épidémie a été initialement détectée dans et autour des zones de santé de Mongbwalu, Rwampara et Bunia. Main responsibilities: • The MEAL Coordinator leads the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) of the IRC’s emergency response programs in the DRC. Based in Bunia, Ituri, the Coordinator travels frequently to other areas of… • The Coordinator ensures that monitoring, evaluation, accountability and data management systems are in place, adequately resourced and effectively used, from data collection through to data visualization. • The Coordinator integrates MEAL principles at every stage of the project cycle. The position provides technical assistance, capacity sharing, mentoring and training to IRC staff, partners and health zone teams, so that… • Technical Oversight • Provide technical leadership on data systems and processes throughout the project cycle, for IRC and partner projects, from design and start-up through to close-out and capitalization. • Develop and operationalize logical frameworks, indicator reference sheets, MEAL plans, data collection tools, coverage and beneficiary tracking tools, and data management procedures. • Monitor the performance indicators of the emergency response’s Strategic Action Plan (SAP), notably timeliness, scale of coverage, quality and accountability to clients, and support teams in identifying and implementing…
Requirements
University degree in statistics, data management, public health, epidemiology, social sciences or a related field. At least 5 years of experience in MEAL roles, including leading data collection and analysis for multisectoral, multi-donor humanitarian programs. Experience in health or outbreak response (Ebola, cholera, mpox, COVID-19 or similar) is strongly preferred, including experience with surveillance data. Experience in setting up or strengthening MEAL systems in emergency contexts, insecure environments, remote management or partner-implemented settings, preferably in eastern DRC or the Great Lakes region. International NGO experience required; experience with humanitarian coordination mechanisms (clusters, working groups) is an asset. Strong command of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods. Proven ability to design simple, user-friendly systems that turn routine and survey data into program improvements and decisions. Good understanding of accountability mechanisms and proven ability to set up client feedback and response systems. Proficiency in mobile data collection tools (CommCare, Kobo, ODK) and advanced Excel; Knowledge of Power BI is an asset.
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