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 may be 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 an exciting opportunity for those of you who want a change and want to become part of a dynamic team. We are currently looking for a suitable, qualified, experienced, and highly motivated professional to fill the MEAL Officer role to be based in Port Moresby, National Capital District.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer for the Economic Empowerment & Resilience projects is responsible for implementing a functional MEAL system for these projects. He/she supports the project team in designing, monitoring, and evaluating Accountability and Learning in all the project’s interventions. Moreover, he/she works with the direct supervisor to coordinate and/or implement project baselines and evaluations, and to implement standardized MEAL processes and tools across all Economic Empowerment & Resilience sector projects at the field level.

1. Program Design

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

2. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Develop methodologies, sampling plans, and tools for outcome and process monitoring studies, including pre-/post-tests, PIMs/PDMs, FGDs, KIIs, etc.
• Plan, lead, and oversee the implementation of outcome monitoring studies for grants such as PIMs/PDMs, midline and endline studies, pre/post-tests, FGDs, KIIs, etc. (coordinate, follow up, and review the outcome monitoring methodology, tools, and reports for grants.
• Lead assigned 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)
• Provide support in training project staff and partners on reporting requirements, output level monitoring, and conduct regular training for project staff on data collection and data entry for pre-post-tests.
• Conduct ITT verifications of projects in coordination with project staff each month and ensure project-level ITTs are updated with accurate data. Key findings are shared with the project team and management at the program review meetings.
• Conduct regular project site visits and monitor partner & direct implementation against quality standards through scheduled visits, data quality audits, and spot checks.
• Support the project teams in compiling regular quality project reports, including monthly (Monthly Management Report), Quarterly, mid-year, annual, and end-of-project reports.
• 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 project accountability plan/design developed 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 community stakeholders' needs and preferences 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 promptly and accurately recorded/updated in the system, 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 programmes.
• Conduct exit interviews, observation, and reporting.

4. Research and Learning

• Co-lead lessons learned events for the project with project managers and technical staff (preparation, facilitation, and report writing). Implement any potential research studies at the field level (data collection, cleaning) - (based on WVPNG strategic priorities for Evidence Building)

5. Miscellaneous

• Support WVPNG-wide PQ assignments such as assessments and program design, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Attend internal and external meetings relevant to assigned projects
• Attend internal and external training, workshops, events, etc.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one to two years of experience in working in a relief or development NGO with a focus on MEAL processes
• A BA Degree in international development, international relations, public health, nutrition, statistics, community development, project management 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.)
• The position requires the ability to attend and participate in capacity-building opportunities, training, and meetings locally as required by the organization

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

Interested applicants should submit the following documents, all in one PDF file, before Friday, 02 January 2026, 11:59 PM (Midnight, PNG Time)

• Expression of interest
• Detailed CV
• Valid Police & Medical Clearance Certificate

Note: This is a National Role, and we encourage qualified Nationals who fit the criteria above to apply.

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 safeguarding 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 Applicants Only

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#25390" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.