Regional Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Coordinator - TJ / 1901279

Our client, Muslim Hands Global Operations, is seeking a Regional Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator based in Islamabad. This role provides strategic and technical leadership to enhance MEAL systems across the Asia Region, covering Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Mirpur (AJK), and Afghanistan. The Regional MEAL Coordinator ensures that programmes are evidence-based, accountable, and aligned with both organizational standards and donor requirements. This position is integral to programme design, proposal development, and planning by embedding strong MEAL frameworks, setting realistic targets, managing quality data systems, and supporting cost-effective budgeting. Acting as a bridge between country offices and the Global MEAL Desk, the coordinator promotes cross-country learning, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and overall programme quality throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Strategic MEAL Leadership Across the Asia Region: Lead and strengthen MEAL systems in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Mirpur (AJK), and Afghanistan. Ensure programmes are results-focused, accountable, and comply with organizational and donor standards.

Lead Programme Design, Proposal Development, and MEAL Integration: Support country offices in designing high-quality programmes and donor proposals. Develop robust logical frameworks, indicators, targets, theories of change, and MEAL plans that demonstrate impact, value for money, and measurable outcomes.

Strengthen Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data Quality Systems: Establish and oversee regional monitoring frameworks, data quality assurance mechanisms, and performance tracking systems. Ensure timely, accurate, and reliable data collection, analysis, reporting, and decision-making across all country offices.

Drive Accountability, Learning, and Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of accountability and organizational learning by enhancing feedback and complaints mechanisms. Analyze programme performance, capture lessons learned, and ensure evidence is used to improve programme quality and effectiveness throughout the Asia Region.

Provide Technical Support and Capacity Building to Country Offices: Act as the primary MEAL focal point for the Asia Region. Provide technical guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training to country teams while building sustainable MEAL capacity and ensuring compliance with organizational standards and donor expectations.

Foster Regional Coordination, Knowledge Management, and Reporting Excellence: Serve as the key liaison between country offices and the Global MEAL Desk. Facilitate cross-country collaboration, knowledge sharing, innovation, and the production of high-quality regional and donor reports that demonstrate programme impact and support strategic decision-making.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Development Studies, Public Policy, Management, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in the development sector, including at least 2 years in a similar MEAL role within an international NGO or charitable organization. Previous management experience in an international setting is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of global standards, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and other relevant international frameworks is essential.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required. The ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing environments is important. Candidates should demonstrate strong teamwork skills and the capacity to collaborate across diverse teams and cultures.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful programmes across multiple countries, working within a dynamic and supportive international organization committed to accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.