MEAL Advisor

Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can invest your skills, passion, and time in an impactful way? Do you want to work for an organization that is dynamic, goal-driven, and dedicated to making a difference? Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations and works toward a world without hunger. We respond to humanitarian crises, support long‑term solutions, and use innovation and evidence to improve food systems and living conditions for vulnerable people. Our vision is “Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet.”

MEAL Advisor (Bonn/Berlin or WHH countries in West and Central Africa)

The position will be filled by 15 September 2026, or as soon as possible. Employment will be in Bonn/Berlin or a WHH country in West and Central Africa. If hired in the home country, the role will be contracted under local conditions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of strategic objectives for MEAL systems and organisational standards.
• Advise and support country offices and programmes in assessing, developing, implementing, and strengthening effective, context‑appropriate MEAL systems, in close coordination with management and regional MEAL peers.
• Develop and support capacity‑strengthening measures and initiatives that improve the quality, effectiveness, and sustainable application of MEAL systems.
• Identify, develop, and refine WHH methods and approaches in MEAL, aligning them with strategic objectives, donor requirements, technical developments, and operational realities.
• Provide technical advice on MEAL systems, strategic evaluations, accountability, data quality, organisational learning, and evidence‑based programme steering and decision‑making.
• Support the development of accountability systems, including community feedback mechanisms and the systematic use of feedback for programme improvement.
• Advise on planning and development of country strategies, projects, and programmes, and on preparing high‑quality funding proposals with appropriate MEAL arrangements.
• Conceptualise, coordinate, and accompany strategic MEAL initiatives that strengthen systems, standards, tools, capacities, and learning across the organisation.
• Facilitate exchange, peer learning, and collaboration among MEAL colleagues across country offices, regional structures, and headquarters.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree in a field relevant to the position or equivalent professional experience.
• At least three years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning within international development or humanitarian assistance.
• Practical experience developing, implementing, or strengthening MEAL systems at project, programme, or country‑office level; experience in a regional or global MEAL advisory role is an asset.
• Experience providing technical advice and support to programme teams, MEAL colleagues, and management on MEAL‑related questions and the use of data and evidence for decision‑making.
• Practical experience in developing, implementing, or strengthening accountability systems, including community feedback and complaints mechanisms.
• Experience designing and facilitating capacity‑strengthening and knowledge‑sharing measures for MEAL and programme staff; experience developing practical MEAL guidance, tools, or organisational initiatives is an asset.
• Sound, applied knowledge of impact‑oriented programme management, monitoring, and evaluation approaches, including strategic evaluations, data quality assurance, and organisational learning processes.
• Experience integrating MEAL into the planning and development of projects, programmes, country strategies, or funding proposals.
• Ability to translate organisational and technical MEAL requirements into practical, proportionate, and context‑appropriate systems and solutions.
• Strong analytical, advisory, communication, and facilitation skills, combined with a high level of intercultural competence.
• Full professional proficiency in French and English is essential.

Benefits

• Fair compensation based on a transparent salary scale.
• Commitment to well‑being, with a focus on safety, security, and health.
• Modern, agile work environment that embraces digitalisation and innovation.
• Personal and professional growth opportunities through diverse learning and development programmes.
• Opportunity to work with dedicated, diverse teams that create a better world.

Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non‑discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. All applicants will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists in accordance with our security policies.

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by 02 August 2026. Your contact person is Ina Stepka.