MEAL Data & Reporting Specialist - Remote

The Chalmers Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chalmers Center is seeking a Monitoring and Reporting Specialist to build and maintain MEAL systems, collect data, and ensure high-quality reporting for internal leaders, donors, and partners.

You will work under the VP of Products & Strategic Initiatives and collaborate with Listening & Applied Learning to track program performance against KPIs and to support data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in MEAL, project management related to social services, data analytics, public health information systems, or related field
• Proven competency in monitoring, database management, and technical report writing
• Work experience in domestic social service projects and/or in International Relief and Development
• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Management, Social Sciences, International Development Studies, or a related field
• Proficiency in mobile data collection platforms, e.g. KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare, Survey CTO or another
• Strong working knowledge of Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, charts), and data visualization tools, e.g. Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience managing log-frames, indicator tracking matrices, and donor reporting templates.
• Strong written communication, analytical thinking, high attention to detail, and ability to translate complex data into accessible reports
• Strong theological alignment with the Chalmers Center’s vision for biblical poverty alleviation
• Availability to travel internationally when required (less than 10%).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of a monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) system in coordination with the Product & Strategic Initiatives and the L&A teams
• Manage and maintain of program and project monitoring systems, including maintenance of project monitoring plans, indicators tracking tables and operational dashboards
• Design, test, and deploy standardized data collection tools such as surveys and digital data forms based on logical frameworks
• Provide technical support and training to Chalmers’ staff and partner organizations, when necessary, on data entry guidelines and tracking protocols
• When necessary, conduct site verification visits and/or data audits to ensure data completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Draft, edit, and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports for internal leaders and departments, donors, partners and external stakeholders.
• Synthesize raw operational data into clear summaries, charts, and visual dashboards to highlight achievements, progress and bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with the PSI team and other teams to collect success stories.
• Ensure all reporting adheres strictly to internal quality standards, donor guidelines, reporting templates, and compliance timelines.

Skills

MEAL

Data analytics

Database management

Donor reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

KoboToolbox

ODK

CommCare

SurveyCTO

Excel

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

The Chalmers Center is seeking a Monitoring and Reporting Specialist to build and maintain MEAL systems, collect data, and ensure high-quality reporting for internal leaders, donors, and partners.

You will work under the VP of Products & Strategic Initiatives and collaborate with Listening & Applied Learning to track program performance against KPIs and to support data-driven decision making.