MEAL Officer Job Opportunity at Secours Islamique France-SIF in Gilgit

Overview

Secours Islamique France (SIF) offers a MEAL Officer position in Ghizer, Gilgit, Pakistan, with frequent field visits to project locations in Gilgit-Baltistan. This fixed-term contract provides a salary range of PKR 100,000 to 125,000 per month. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The deadline is September 15, 2025.

About Secours Islamique France

Founded in 1991, SIF champions diversity as a strength. The organization evaluates all applications based on required skills. It upholds rigorous ethical standards. Consequently, SIF maintains zero tolerance for fraud, corruption, harassment, or violations of its code of conduct. The “Do no harm” principle guides its work, prioritizing the safety and respect of children and beneficiaries in all projects.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

SIF embraces diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives to address global challenges effectively. By fostering a culture of trust and respect, the organization encourages collaboration. Additionally, it promotes personal growth to create an equitable and inclusive workplace. SIF remains committed to evolving its diversity and inclusion practices.

Job Description

Based in Ghizer, Gilgit, the MEAL Officer will implement WFP-funded project activities. The role involves managing monitoring, evaluation, assessment, and survey tasks. For instance, designing data collection tools, conducting field data collection through FGDs, questionnaires, interviews, and observations, and generating reports are key responsibilities. Moreover, performing basic data analysis is required. Other tasks, such as surveys or needs assessments, may be assigned as needed.

Essential Job Functions

Objective 1: Surveys & Assessments

• Facilitate needs assessments, baseline, end-line, and post-distribution monitoring surveys.
• Develop data collection tools and determine sample sizes. Train data collection teams accordingly.
• Conduct interviews, PRA exercises, and administer questionnaires.
• Ensure data quality and consistency during collection and entry. Manage databases and perform analysis.
• Additionally, conduct data audits on a 5% sample and share reports with the MEAL Manager.
• Support drafting survey reports for baseline, end-line, and assessments.

Objective 2: Project Design and Implementation

• Assist in documentation and desk reviews to align with minimum standards.
• Analyze existing surveys to extract key findings for proposals or concept notes.
• Consequently, ensure field activities adhere to SIF’s monitoring and evaluation system.
• Provide technical inputs for program development, including log frame formation with indicators and MOVs.

Objective 3: Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop M&E plans using the PMP tool in coordination with the project manager. Follow these plans during implementation.
• Conduct routine field monitoring and produce reports. Develop action plans with program staff.
• Follow up on action plans and maintain a Monitoring-Action Plan Tracker.
• Assist in internal evaluations, impact assessments, and case story documentation.
• Additionally, share analysis of results with stakeholders.
• Support completion of beneficiaries’ databases with the program team.
• Update PMP during monthly reviews and provide MOVs to the MEAL Manager.
• Develop TORs for project evaluations to support external evaluators.

Objective 4: Accountability

• Promote accountability by orienting program teams and beneficiaries on SIF’s CRM/CBCM.
• Verify CRM banners and boxes are displayed at project locations.
• Ensure beneficiaries are oriented before project activities.
• Manage complaints and feedback, ensuring timely resolution and updates to the CRM database.

Objective 5: Learning

• Organize review meetings and lessons-learned workshops with the MEAL Manager.
• Document key learning points during project implementation. Share these during monthly reporting.
• Additionally, develop case studies or success stories for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

Objective 6: Coordination

• Collaborate with field-level working groups, VDCs, committees, cooperatives, and government departments.
• Involve stakeholders in project monitoring and build their capacity.
• Maintain effective inter- and intra-departmental coordination to ensure smooth operations.

Objective 7: Reporting & Communication

• Meet weekly and monthly reporting deadlines. Share MEAL reports with the Program Project Manager and MEAL Manager.
• Follow proper communication protocols for sharing information.
• Keep the MEAL Manager and Program Base Manager updated on project developments.

Objective 8: Capacity Building

• Build capacity of project and MEAL staff in data collection, monitoring, evaluation, and safeguarding policies.
• Train community members and stakeholders on SIF’s CRM/CBCM and project monitoring.
• Additionally, enhance the capacity of field-level stakeholders for effective project oversight.

Other tasks may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Project Monitoring, Project Management, Social Sciences, Statistics, Economy, Econometrics, or similar.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in monitoring, evaluation, or project management with knowledge of MEAL mechanisms.
• Languages: Fluency in English, Urdu, and local language.
• Knowledge: Proficiency in writing reports and delivering presentations.
• Competencies:
  • Uphold SIF values and report policy violations.
  • Address requests professionally.
  • Maintain beneficiary confidentiality.
  • Understand child protection and safeguarding principles.
  • Demonstrate strong cross-cultural communication.
  • Exhibit a rigorous and polite demeanor.

Accountability

• Reports To: Project Manager.
• Works With: Flood-affected communities in Gilgit.

Job Details

• Industry: NGO/Social Services.
• Functional Area: Project Management.
• Positions: 2.
• Shift: First Shift (Day).
• Location: Ghizer, Gilgit, Pakistan.
• Gender: No preference.
• Education: Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred).
• Career Level: Experienced Professional.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years.
• Apply Before: September 15, 2025.
• Posting Date: September 8, 2025.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply online at Rozee.pk.

Conclusion

The MEAL Officer role at SIF in Gilgit provides an opportunity to contribute to meaningful humanitarian projects. By emphasizing diversity, ethical standards, and professional growth, SIF creates an ideal environment for those dedicated to monitoring and evaluation. Therefore, apply by September 15, 2025, to join the team in Gilgit.