Main Responsibilities
- Assess current MEAL practices and identify gaps in existing frameworks.
- Develop tailored MEAL frameworks and tools for impact measurement.
- Implement systems for improved knowledge management and documentation.
- Provide mentorship and on-the-job training to build long-term capacity in MEAL.
- Engage with stakeholders to align MEAL practices with organizational priorities.
- Conduct training sessions on data collection methods, analysis, and reporting.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate University Degree In Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, or related fields.
- At least 3 years of experience in designing and implementing MEAL frameworks and processes.
- Proficiency in designing MEAL systems and frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and reporting.
- Knowledge of project management and process improvement.
- Experience in capacity building and facilitating staff training.
- Familiarity with digital tools for data collection and analysis is an asset.
Project description and context:
Crossroads International will engage Canadians, Canadian stakeholders, Crossroads staff and volunteers, local partner organizations and women and men in sub-Saharan Africa to become Gender Equality Champions both in Canada and overseas.
The Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP) aims to reduce gender inequalities and alleviate poverty by addressing gender-based violence, inequalities in access to resources and economic opportunities, and barriers in exercising strategic forms of choice, voice, and influence.
Description of the partner
Eshet Children and Youth Development Organization (ECYDO) and Progynist Ethiopia. These organizations are pivotal in advancing gender equality, child protection, and youth empowerment, but face significant barriers in establishing robust MEAL systems to improve program quality, measure outcomes, and ensure accountability to stakeholders.
Description the volunteer mandate
Currently, ECYDO and Progynist Ethiopia struggle with inconsistent monitoring and evaluation practices, making it difficult to collect, analyze, and report reliable data. Without standardized tools and frameworks, their ability to assess program impact is limited, creating challenges in demonstrating progress to donors and communities. Additionally, staff have limited expertise in data management, impact measurement, and results-based reporting, further hampering their capacity to effectively evaluate and communicate program successes. Knowledge management gaps compound these issues, as lessons learned are not systematically documented, which restricts institutional learning and the ability to scale effective interventions.
Donors increasingly prioritize organizations that can demonstrate measurable, evidence-based results and accountability. Without addressing gaps in MEAL systems, ECYDO and Progynist Ethiopia risk losing critical funding opportunities and their capacity to meet the growing needs of vulnerable groups, including women, girls, and youth.
This mandate is critical to building the MEAL capacity of ECYDO and Progynist Ethiopia to strengthen their program effectiveness and sustainability. The volunteer will design and implement standardized MEAL tools and frameworks to ensure consistent data collection, analysis, and reporting processes. Through targeted training and capacity-building workshops, staff will gain the knowledge and skills required to manage data effectively, measure program outcomes, and report results that meet donor standards.
Eligibility criteria
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- Be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- Willing to conduct fundraising and public engagement activities before, during and after the placement
- Share the commitment of preventing and addressing sexual misconduct
- In good physical and mental health (medical examination required)
- The volunteer needs to bring their own computer.
- The volunteer must be available to attend an online pre-departure training.
Personalized support before, during and after the mandate provided by an experienced and welcoming team. The Crossroads’ experience includes the following:
- Daily living allowance (depending of the country of assignment)
- Plane ticket and local transport
- Pre-assignment online training.
Crossroads International is committed to addressing gender-based violence by supporting the innovative work our partner organizations in ending violence against women and girls.
APPLICATION
To apply for this position, we kindly ask that you fill out Crossroads’ online application form.
Please contact our volunteer mobilization team if you have any question: volunteer@cintl.org
We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
