MEAL Officer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a MEAL Officer:

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in statistics, demographics, public health, or international development preferred
Minimum of five years of experience working in the field of monitoring and evaluation
Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating M&E systems from project initiation to close out
Experience in strategic planning and performance management, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans
Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies
Ability to manage critical relationships with diplomacy and tact and engage a wide range of stakeholders
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, organizational. and time management skills
Willingness and ability to travel
Computer proficiency
Experience in planning and managing surveys, developing and refining data collection tools, and with data quality assessments and oversight
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it effectively to diverse audiences;
Ability to design and implement efficient work flows and procedures

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of MEAL Officer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific MEAL Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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