MEAL Manager – Various Locations

Acted; France; Hybrid; EUR 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Repatriation assistance

Unemployment insurance (EU citizens)

Job summary

ACTED seeks an experienced MEAL coordinator to lead MEAL activities and manage the MEAL department and team in humanitarian and development programming across climate and environmental sectors. The role requires strong coordination, capacity building and policy development skills, with English proficiency and willingness to work in diverse settings.

The successful candidate will implement the beneficiary complaint response mechanism, ensure high-quality data management and learning, and support

Qualifications

• University degree in political sciences or related field; anthropology, sociology, economics, or public administration are acceptable.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in humanitarian and/or development organisations.
• Experience with participatory appraisals and project cycle management encouraged.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with diverse staff and communities.
• Ability to coordinate and manage a team; capacity building skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of MEAL activities.
• Management of the MEAL department and team.
• Capacity Building and Training.
• Process Development.
• Implement the beneficiary Complaint Response Mechanism.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

MEAL coordination

Team management

Capacity building

Project cycle management

English proficiency

Stakeholder coordination

Office tools

Kobo Toolbox

Flexibility

Education

University degree in Political Sciences or related field

Experience in humanitarian/development organisations

Tools

Kobo Toolbox

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Acted works with 19 million people across 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian, development, climate and environmental programming. We draw on deep contextual knowledge and embrace emerging technologies to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect and restore our planet. Working in collaboration with a growing ecosystem of local, national and international partners, we pursue one shared objective: a 3Zero World – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.

Who we are looking for

You bring the core competencies required for classical humanitarian and development work, alongside an active climate and environmental conscience, and you can navigate the challenges that arise when human and environmental suffering intersect. You have an entrepreneurial mindset: you see opportunities, connect dots, adapt your approach to different environments, and take measured risks in pursuit of results. You balance principles with pragmatism, and ambition with humility.

You will be in charge of

1. Coordination of MEAL activities
2. Management of the MEAL department and team
3. Capacity Building and Training
4. Process Development
5. Implement the beneficiary Complaint Response Mechanism
6. Other

Expected skills and qualifications

• University Degree in Political Sciences, Public Administration, International Affairs, Economics or a related field (anthropology, sociology, statistics);
• At least 2-5 years of professional experience in humanitarian and/or development organisations;
• Experience with participatory appraisals and project cycle management encouraged;
• Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff and rural communities;
• Ability to coordinate and manage a team;
• Teamwork and team building skills, capacity building skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and work independently and under pressure;
• Excellent communication and drafting skills in English;
• Knowledge of the region is an asset;
• Familiarity with basic Office software programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Kobo Toolbox.
• Salary depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
• Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
• Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 50 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
• Possible Rest & Recuperation (R&R) every 2 months or 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200 depending the context Required qualifications and technical competencies Conditions
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
• One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
• Psychological assistance
• This position is classified as an international staff position under Acted’s recruitment framework. Eligibility for an international contract is therefore required.

To be noted: if you profile meets the recruitment criteria you will be contacted for an interview. If you have not received any answer within 3 weeks you may consider that you have not been selected for this position. However if your profile is suitable for other Acted missions we will keep your references in our database.