ABOUT US
GaneshAID is a women-led humanist consultancy dedicated to saving more lives in low- and middle-income countries.
Our organization specializes in improving global health, while respecting ethical and humanistic principles.
We are proud to support organizations and governments in developing practical innovative approaches to solve persistent problems of inequity and low health coverage. Together with its partners, GaneshAID provides knowledge on trends in innovations and provides new ideas that support the strategic agenda of organizations, governments, and communities.
We pay particular attention to the needs of vulnerable populations, while ensuring that the proposed solutions are not only focused on economic efficiency or technical management, but also integrate values such as human dignity, equitable access to care, and community participation.
For more information, please visit:
Our website: https://ganeshaid.com/en/
Our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ganeshaid/
PURPOSE
The MEAL Specialist will provide strategic direction in designing, implementing, and institutionalizing MEAL frameworks across GaneshAID’s portfolio. This role ensures alignment with international MEAL standards, donor requirements, and organizational learning goals.
The Specialist will coordinate data management systems, and ensure that project evaluations and knowledge generation activities are rigorous, participatory, and actionable.
RESPONSIBILITY
System Development
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of GaneshAID’s corporate MEAL framework, tools, and policies.
- Ensure MEAL approaches are harmonized across projects and aligned with organizational objectives and donor expectations.
- Provide high-level technical guidance to project teams on results-based management, .theory of change, indicators, and logframe development.
- Champion a culture of evidence, accountability, and continuous learning within the organization.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Oversee project-level MEAL planning, including baseline studies, mid-term and final evaluations, and data quality assessments.
- Ensure timely and accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of performance indicators across projects.
- Develop and maintain robust data management systems (digital or manual) that enable real-time performance tracking and decision support.
- Review and validate MEAL deliverables from project teams and consultants to ensure analytical rigor and consistency.
Accountability and Learning
- Strengthen participatory feedback and accountability mechanisms with partners and beneficiaries.
- Promote learning and adaptive management through knowledge-sharing sessions, after-action reviews, and internal reflection workshops.
- Produce high-quality analytical reports, success stories, and learning briefs for internal and external dissemination.
Representation and Coordination
- Represent GaneshAID in external technical working groups, donor consultations, and partnership meetings on MEAL-related topics.
- Contribute to business development by supporting proposal design with MEAL frameworks, indicators, and evaluation methodologies.
QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Development Studies, or related field.
- Minimum 6 years of professional experience in MEAL, including at least 3 years in a senior or advisory role.
- Proven experience designing and implementing MEAL systems for health or development projects funded by international donors (e.g., GAVI, UNICEF, WHO, USAID, EU).
- Demonstrated experience in both quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods.
- Strong analytical, statistical, and data visualization skills (e.g., Power BI, Kobo, DHIS2, or similar).
- Full working proficiency in French AND English.
- Strategic thinker with ability to translate data into actionable insights and advocacy messages.
WHAT WE OFFER
- One-year contract with potential extension based on the working performance;
- Performance review once per year;
- Health Insurance Package;
- Working time: 8:30 – 18:00, Monday – Friday (with flexibility);
- Days Off: Saturday – Sunday; holidays, in accordance with Benineses Labour Law.
- Paid annual leave, public holidays, and sick leave as per labor law;
- A friendly, supportive, multi-cultural and open-minded working environment with full potential to challenge and develop your skill and mindset; and with colleagues come from different nations: Vietnam, France and African countries;
- A chance to work with international NGO customers: Gavi, WHO, UNICEF; and Ministry of Health in many foreign countries.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application in English including a detailed CV to the attention of Ms. Kyla at recruitment@ganeshaid.com.
⚠️ Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
EMPLOYER’S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
GaneshAID is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
We are committed to building diverse teams that are representative of the governments and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold creativity through collaboration and empowers our employees to reach their full potential. All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.
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