Expert MEAL and Research in Anticipatory Action*

Your responsibilities

MEAL system support and implementation

• Ensuring the implementation and continuous advancement of a WAHAFA MEAL system in cooperation with the Welthungerhilfe Head Office MEAL Team
• Accompanying the implementation of the WAHAFA MEAL framework in Build and Fuel projects in cooperation with the partner organizations’ MEAL officer

Learning, evidence, and knowledge management

• Facilitating cross-organizational learning workshops between WHH and partner organizations to promote knowledge exchange, peer learning, and harmonized practices
• Capturing and disseminating lessons learned, best practices, and case studies, ensuring they contribute to global Anticipatory Action evidence and learning and support advocacy
• Supporting evidence generation, including contributions to research, analysis, and evaluations within WAHAFA

Evaluations and quality assurance

• Initiating, coordinating, and overseeing the external evaluation of the 2nd phase of the WAHAFA program
• Assuring quality across MEAL deliverables, including data collection, reporting, and learning outputs from WHH and partner organizations

Research partnerships and academic collaboration

• Developing and maintaining partnerships with universities, research institutes, academic networks and think tanks to advance evidence generation on Anticipatory Action and access state-of-the-art research, methodological innovation, and emerging evidence, enabling continuous improvement and adaptive programming
• Supervising the integration of findings into programme learning processes and strategic decisions

Your profile

• A university degree in a relevant field like social science, humanitarian action or similar
• At least three to five years of professional experience MEAL or research in (anticipatory) humanitarian action
• Experience in development humanitarian MEAL systems, resarch in a related field and applying participatory methods
• You recognize the growing value of impact assessments and data analyses in your field and are eager to build your awareness and skills to incorporate data-informed approaches into your work.
• Willingness to work in countries where Welthungerhilfe or program partners are implementing or supporting anticipatory action projects
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to project countries
• Very good English and French language skills

What we offer

• Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas.
• Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world.

In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under Our benefits.