District MEAL & Data Quality Assistant

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Quetta City Tehsil; On-site; PKR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Relief International (RI) is seeking a District MEAL Assistant in Pakistan to support Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and MIS activities in the assigned district. The role involves data collection, validation, and timely reporting to the Provincial MEAL Officer.

The candidate will maintain approved databases, support community feedback mechanisms, and help ensure data quality and compliance with donor requirements while collaborating with district teams and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in MEAL, MIS, data management, or project monitoring with NGO/INGO preferred.
• Working knowledge of MEAL principles and data collection, validation, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and digital data collection tools (Kobo/ODK).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; willingness to travel regularly.
• Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and data quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor district project activities against approved outputs and indicators.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to verify quality and timeliness of activities.
• Submit monitoring reports and datasets on deadlines for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Provide technical support to ensure timely submission of quality data.
• Record implementation gaps and escalate corrective actions to the Provincial MEAL Officer.
• Maintain district MIS databases and ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare district MIS summaries and reporting inputs using aggregated data.
• Conduct routine data quality checks and verification exercises.
• Support feedback mechanisms and safeguarding channels as required.
• Assist in capacity building of district staff on MEAL tools and procedures.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Excel

MS Word

Kobo/ODK

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences / Statistics / IT / MIS

Tools

Power BI

LogAlto

Kobo/ODK

Job description

Relief International (RI) is seeking a District MEAL Assistant in Pakistan to support Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and MIS activities in the assigned district. The role involves data collection, validation, and timely reporting to the Provincial MEAL Officer.

The candidate will maintain approved databases, support community feedback mechanisms, and help ensure data quality and compliance with donor requirements while collaborating with district teams and partners.