With more than 40 years of experience working in PNG, World Vision Papua New Guinea (WVPNG) focuses on helping the most vulnerable children and adults experience fullness of life. Inspired by our Christian faith, WVPNG has an exciting opportunity for someone who maybe looking for a change and wants to become part of a dynamic team helping vulnerable people and communities.

World Vision Papua New Guinea (WVPNG) has exciting opportunity for those of you who want a change and want to become part of a dynamic team. We are currently looking for suitable, qualified, experienced, and highly motivated professional to fill the role of MEAL Coordinator to be based in Daru, Western Province.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this position is to ensure that STOP TB Western and AIHSS projects meet WV's quality standards for monitoring, accountability, evaluation, and learning across the Western Province of Papua New Guinea. The Senior MEAL Officer will oversee the systematic collection and analysis of objectively verifiable evidence to monitor the project's progress in meeting the objectives of the World Vision Papua New Guinea strategic plan.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Design ​

• Support MEAL Coordinator as requested (WVPNG, strategy, sectoral frameworks, overall, MEAL system set-up, ad-hoc requests)
• Support the MEAL Coordinator in leading the proposal development process regarding MEAL input (log frame, budgeting for MEAL activities and staffing, MEAL narrative plan, etc.)
• Develop project-specific MEAL frameworks in coordination with project staff.

2. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Develop methodology, sampling, and tools for the outcome and process monitoring studies, including pre-/post-tests, PIMs/PDMs, FGDs, and KIIs, for STOP TB Western and AIHSS projects.
• Plan, lead, and oversee the implementation of outcome monitoring studies for STOP TB Western and AIHSS projects such as PIMs/PDMs, midline and end line studies, pre/post-tests, FGDs, KIIs, etc. (coordinate, follow up, and review the outcome monitoring methodology, tools, and reports for STOP TB Western and AIHSS projects.
• Lead STOP TB Western and AIHSS project-specific evaluations and baselines at the field level (development of ToR, selection and short-listing consultants, coordination with the consultant, review of design methodology and tools, review final reports, attend interpretation workshops, etc., if externally led; and conduct data analysis and report writing if internally led)
• Implement field-level tasks for the outcome and process monitoring of the project, including pre/post-tests, PIMs/PDMs, midline and end-line studies, FGDs, KIIs, etc. (training of casual workers, planning field data collection, coordination of data collection, supervising, facilitating, coding tools, developing datasets, data cleaning, analysis, reporting)
• Responsible for the coordination of projects’ baselines and evaluation studies (coordination at the field level with consultants, beneficiaries, and partners/stakeholders if externally led and methodology, development of tools, data collection, and cleaning if internally led)
• Provide support in training project staff and partners on reporting requirements and output-level monitoring. Conduct regular training for project staff on data collection and data entry for pre-post-tests.
• Conduct ITT verifications of STOP TB Western and AIHSS projects in coordination with project staff every month and ensure project-level ITTs are updated with accurate data monthly. Key findings are shared with management at the program review meetings.
• Conduct project site visits regularly and monitor partner & direct implementation for quality standards through scheduled visits, data quality audits, and spot checks.
• Ensure that the project team and other stakeholders discuss and address critical MEAL findings and recommendations.

3. Accountability to Children & Communities

• Assess community preferences and needs to inform the design of contextually appropriate accountability processes and share outcomes/results with communities, colleagues, and partners.
• Implement the accountability plan/design developed for the STOP TB Western and AIHSS projects based on the community's preferences for providing information, consulting with communities, promoting participation, and collecting and acting on feedback and complaints.
• Receive, process, and respond to feedback and complaints, and communicate progress to the children, communities, and stakeholders.
• Implement the plan for sharing information based on the needs and preferences of community stakeholders and adjust as needed. Collaborate with colleagues to gather relevant and accurate project information to be shared openly with communities, stakeholders, and partners.
• Ensure that all feedback and complaints received from communities are recorded/updated in the system promptly and accurately, and that loops are closed within the timeline.
• Sensitize community members about their right to information, consultation, participation, and providing feedback and complaints, while emphasizing their responsibility to support solutions.
• Support investigation of allegations of irregularities, fraud, corruption, or other forms of misconduct by directly liaising with the affected communities, according to guidelines, and promptly, promoting trust and safety.
• Engage community members in measuring the effectiveness of Accountability practices, providing recommendations for and addressing areas that need improvement in coordination with the accountability core team, and conducting other consultation activities that can support the design of new programs.
• Conduct exit interviews, observation, and reporting.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• A BA Degree in international development, international relations, public health, nutrition, statistics, community development, or other relevant disciplines is required.
• Experience in the design and implementation of MEAL systems, including qualitative and quantitative approaches to baselines, monitoring, and evaluations, is required
• Good understanding of Accountability to communities
• Good working knowledge of statistical packages (Excel, etc.) is required
• Excellent knowledge of ODK database
• Expert data handling skills (classification, categorization, tabulation, etc.) and demonstrates diligence in data management
• Good knowledge of information presentation techniques (graphing, charting, tabling, etc.) and interpreting them

Information dissemination skills are required

• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Organization, planning, and time management skills
• Detail-oriented and able to verify data quality
• Stays open to internal and external feedback
• Good contextual knowledge of the local community and social/cultural constraints, realities, and organizational relationships
• Ability to understand, explain, and contextualize MEAL tools
• High-level communications skills
• Ability to build positive relationships in a cross-cultural environment
• Preferred working knowledge of advanced statistical packages (SPSS, etc.)

A competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunity will be offered commensurate with relevant experience, knowledge, and qualifications.

Interested applicants should submit the following documents all in one PDF file before; Saturday 27 September, 2025, 11:59 PM (Midnight, PNG Time)

• Expression of interest
• Detailed CV

World Vision is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

World Vision is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned with our safe guarding practices. Hence employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, where possible.

We appreciate the time it takes to prepare your application. Please note that only short-listed candidates suitable for interviews will be contacted. If you do not hear from World Vision within two (2) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

​Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Accepted

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#24641" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.