ppWe support people in overcoming emergencies and we strive to guarantee that everyone can have a decent and dignified life as well as opportunities and a better future. We work in more than 20 countries around the world, including in Italy, with more than 166 emergency, humanitarian aid and development projects. Our activities mainly involve women, girls and young people, actors of change in every community for a fairer and more inclusive world. /p pWe operate in several natural and man-made crisis in various regions of the world. The emergency response is composed by multi-sectorial interventions comprising of WASH, EiE, CVA, Food Security, Protection, and others. We operate also in protracted crisis with provision of humanitarian aid through a prevention, emergency relief and rehabilitation approach. In the last 4 years we have strengthened the regions and the countries where we have been working, we have created new programs, developed new quality and compliance systems and now we need new people who want to join us to build the world we want in the coming years. We believe in a world where everyone has equal opportunities and rights and we work everyday to make it happens. Join us. /p h3Posizione: /h3 h3Position: /h3 pMEAL Expert for French-speaking countries /p h3Location: /h3 panywhere in Italy /p h3Reporting Relationship /h3 pGlobal MEAL Manager /p h3Application deadline /h3 p07/10/2026 /p h3Starting date /h3 pASAP /p h3Purpose of the Role /h3 pWithin the framework of the MEAL Unit and the WeWorld Quality Accountability Unit, the French-speaking MEAL Expert will plan her/his work according to the priorities defined by the Global MEAL Manager and will be responsible for supporting and following WeWorld programmes in French-speaking countries. /p pThe MEAL Expert support will be provided partly through remote back-office support and partly through on-site missions to WeWorld country offices, to be planned in coordination with the Global MEAL Manager and the Regional Units. /p h3Main Functions And Duties /h3 pThe MEAL Expert will deliver top-quality technical and thematic support, adhering to agreed timelines and modalities, and will provide guidance in the following areas of Work:



/p h3Technical assistance /h3 ul liSupport the set-up of tools and procedures at country and regional level /li liHelpdesk on tools and methodology implementation /li liSupport in the selection of MEAL personnel at the country and regional levels /li liContribute to the elaboration and revision of global/regional/in-country MEAL strategies /li liSupport the countries and regions to monitor the implementation of MEAL tools, procedures, and strategies /li liSupport the elaboration and rollout of research and assessment activities at country and regional level /li liSupport the establishment and rollout of MEAL Working Groups/Task Forces for consortia where WeWorld is leading agency /li /ul h3Capacity building /h3 ul liElaboration of training modules for MEAL and non-MEAL staff on MEAL-related topics, including MEAL basics and tools, Data Management, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies, PSEAH etc. /li liStructuring, organization and implementation of inductions and contextualized training sessions for newly hired MEAL personnel /li liDevelopment of standardized guidelines, manuals, and procedures for the implementation of MEAL-related tools and methodologies and training to dedicated staff /li liMentoring and coaching MEAL staff in the use of tools and methodologies (learning by doing) /li /ul h3Knowledge Management /h3 ul liSupport the development and collection of MEAL-related best practices and lessons learnt as well as other capitalization activities /li liContributing to the development of a Learning Agenda for WeWorld country offices /li liSupport the development of learning, capitalization, and knowledge management tools, guidelines, and procedures /li liSupport the development of thematic policy and advocacy documents in coordination with the Research Centre and PDKM unit /li /ul h3Project design /h3 ul liSupport PDKM, Regional Units and the countries in the development of project proposals,



especially in preparation of needs assessment, narrative parts related to MEAL systems, and quality control of logical framework. /li /ul h3Coordination /h3 ul liParticipate to weekly meetings organized by Global MEAL manager /li liParticipate to monthly meetings organized by Head of Regions /li liCoordinate activities with all MEAL staff at country and regional level /li /ul h3Requisiti: /h3 h3Essential Requirements /h3 h3Qualifications and Knowledge /h3 ul liAn advanced university degree, master or equivalent in the field of Social or Political Science, Development Studies, Economics, Data Science, Information Management, Project Management, or similar /li liProficiency in written and spoken French (EU CEFR B2) and English (EU CEFR B1) is mandatory /li liGood knowledge of Microsoft 365 /li /ul h3Professional Experience /h3 ul li3-5 years of experience in MEAL/ME in an emergency/development/protracted crisis contexts /li liPrevious experience in supervising, mentoring, and managing a team in a cross-cultural setting /li liPrevious experience and knowledge of MEAL systems and practices. /li liExperience with both quantitative and qualitative methods, including survey development, conduct assessments, collect and analyze primary and secondary data /li liExperience with Mobile Data Collection and related software language (e.g. Kobo, Microsoft Forms) /li liExperience with proposal and grant development /li /ul h3Skills And Abilities /h3 ul liProven communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and diplomacy skills /li liProven organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks /li liAbility to multi-task and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines /li liAbility to think strategically and conceptually and to translate these into concrete results /li liCapacity to work autonomously and in problem prevention/resolution /li liIntegrity in line with Humanitarian Principles and ethical standards /li liCultural, gender, religion, age, disability sensitivity and adaptability /li liStrong commitment to WeWorld mission and values /li /ul h3Desiderable Requirements /h3 ul liA good knowledge of Portuguese, Italian is considered an asset /li /ul h3Altre informazioni: /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 MEAL Expert for French-speaking countries (Milano)
🏢 WeWorld
📍 Milano