Qualifications and Skills:
· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Development Studies, or related field.
· Minimum 3 years of experience in MEAL roles within development or migration projects.
· Proficient in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
· Strong skills in data tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, Excel, SPSS, or Power BI).
· Excellent reporting, analysis, and visualization skills.
· Fluent in Kurdish and English; Arabic is an advantage.
· Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and learning facilitation abilities.
Location: Erbil
Reports to: Head of MEAL Unit
Employment Type: Full-time Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months
No. of Jobs: 1
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Project Summary: The project of “Community Engagement to Reduce Irregular Migration from Kurdistan Region of Iraq” aims to reduce the incidence of irregular migration from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to the UK and France by fostering informed decision-making and empowering local communities. The project addresses key information gaps by supporting youth to think critically about the risks and realities of irregular migration. It promotes trust in safe, legal, and locally available opportunities for employment and training, aiming to shift community perceptions toward credible alternatives. Additionally, the project strengthens the capacity and motivation of community leaders and influencers to drive effective, grassroots-level dialogue, reduce the social acceptability of smuggling, and disrupt the influence of smuggling networks.
Job Summary: The MEAL Officer will lead the design and implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation system, ensuring that project activities are assessed for effectiveness, learning is documented, and improvements are integrated. They will be responsible for data collection tools, analysis, reporting, and supporting adaptive learning.