Terms of Reference
Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment, and Learning (MEAL) Consultant
Location: Remote/In-person (as required)
Reporting to: Program Director
Duration: Quarterly Assignment
Background
This Ability is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting disability-inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). To ensure accountability, effectiveness, and continuous improvement in program implementation, we are seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment, and Learning (MEAL) Consultant to provide quarterly reviews and recommendations for program enhancement.
Objective of the Role
The MEAL Consultant will support the organization in strengthening its monitoring, evaluation, assessment, and learning mechanisms. The consultant will provide independent, data-driven insights to improve program effectiveness, inform decision-making, and ensure adaptive learning across the organization’s disability-inclusive SRHR initiatives.
Scope of Work
The MEAL Consultant will be responsible for the following key tasks on a quarterly basis:
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Review and refine the internal MEAL framework for disability-inclusive SRHR programs.
- Assess program activities, outputs, and outcomes against established indicators.
- Conduct field visits and stakeholder consultations (as needed) to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Analyze data collection systems and recommend improvements.
Assessment and Reporting
- Conduct quarterly evaluations to assess program impact and identify gaps.
- Compile and analyze data to provide evidence-based recommendations.
- Develop quarterly MEAL reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Learning and Adaptation
- Facilitate quarterly learning sessions with staff to review program progress, successes, and challenges.
- Document best practices, lessons learned, and case studies to inform future programming.
- Ensure the integration of disability-inclusive approaches in all MEAL activities.
Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide periodic training and guidance to staff on MEAL tools and methodologies.
- Engage with partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders to collect feedback and enhance participatory approaches.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and adaptive learning across the organization.
Deliverables
- Quarterly MEAL reports with key findings, insights, and recommendations.
- Updated indicator tracking matrix and program impact data.
- Documentation of lessons learned and best practices.
- Capacity-building sessions for staff on MEAL processes.
- Recommendations for enhancing data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Consultancy Requirements
- Advanced degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in MEAL roles within the non-profit or development sector, preferably in SRHR or Disability I
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing MEAL frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience with data visualization and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Excel, Power BI).
- Proven track record in facilitating learning sessions and capacity-building initiatives.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with diverse teams.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their CV, cover letter, and a sample MEAL report to consultant@this-ability.org by 11th April 2025. Please include a financial proposal outlining your consultancy fees.
This Ability Trust is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and those with experience in disability-inclusive and gender-responsive research.