Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager

Are you energised by the thought of working in an organisation that supports people and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice? Do you love the idea of working in a global organisation with an inclusive and collaborative culture? Then Trocaire wants to hear from you! Read on for more details about this exciting opportunity.

The Opportunity

The MEAL Manager will be responsible for providing strategic direction and technical advice on all aspects of MEAL for Trócaire’s programming, helping to ensure that Trócaire and its partners are implementing high quality programmes, are striving for excellence and are fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. The MEAL Manager will ensure the Country Programme is meeting all donor MEAL requirements across all country grants. S/he will have excellent technical abilities in MEAL systems and processes; solid grounding in MEAL programme quality; well-honed capacity building skills; and will be capable of maintaining strategic vision and oversight of MEAL in multiple grants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of MEAL frameworks, indicators, and tools across programmes and grants.
• Provide technical support, training, and mentoring to staff and local partners on monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.
• Oversee quality data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Support programme learning through reviews, evaluations, and knowledge sharing.
• Strengthen partner capacity in results-based management, data analysis, and ethical M&E practices.
• Represent Trócaire in MEAL, partnership, and localisation networks.
• Lead on the development and management of evaluations, baselines, and research studies, ensuring the use of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies..
• Promote documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, innovative practices, and knowledge sharing at country and organisational levels.
• Contribute to institutional funding by supporting the design of proposals, theories of change, and MEAL frameworks that strengthen donor engagement.

Why Join Trócaire?

• Be part of a values-driven organisation making a real impact in fragile contexts.
• Lead MEAL strategy in partnership with local actors.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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About Trócaire 

Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. 

Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:  

•          Promote Access to Justice;  

•          Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;  

•          Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence;  

•          Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and  

•          Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice. 

Do you want to know more about Trocaire, the organisation? Find out more at www.trocaire.org

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse, and has clear expectations of all staff. Please ensure to click here for more information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies.

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.

Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application or by contacting hr@trocaire.org. See our Diversity and Inclusion statement here

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field (postgraduate desirable).
• 5+ years’ experience in MEAL, including designing systems, donor reporting, and participatory approaches.
• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data management, ideally with Power BI, Kobo, or similar tools.
• Experience working with and supporting local partner organisations.
• Excellent facilitation, training, and communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Commitment to Trócaire’s values of solidarity, accountability, participation, and social justice.

What we can offer you:

Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits including pension scheme and life assurance. We have an excellent range of work life balance friendly policies including Hybrid and Flexible working.

You will report to the Head of Programmes, the job opportunity will be offered on a fixed term contract (FTE) for 12 months, with the possibility of extension and is based in Lebanon. 

Deadline for application is close of business 22/09/2025