Job Title: Community Liaison Assistant – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
Date Posted: 10/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Employer: DanChurchAid
Industry: Project
Management
Salary: Open
Location: Kakuma
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 17/07/2026
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DanChurchAid is hiring a Community Liaison Assistant – MEAL to support community engagement activitie, and support field project implementation. The role is based in Kakuma and experience NGO projects is required.
Key Responsibilities
A.
Support to MEAL Systems and Processes
- Assist in the implementation of project MEAL plans under the
guidance of the MEAL Officer.
- Support the development, testing and deployment of data collection
tools.
- Assist in data entry, verification, cleaning and organization of
project datasets.
- Support tracking and monitoring of project indicators.
- Contribute to the preparation of MEAL reports, dashboards and data
summaries.
- Maintain organized records of MEAL documentation and databases.
B.
Monitoring, Data Collection and Reporting
- Conduct field visits to monitor project activities and collect
quantitative and qualitative data.
- Support regular assessments, monitoring exercises, post-monitoring
activities and evaluations.
- Assist in maintaining Indicator Performance Trackers (IPTs) and
other project monitoring systems.
- Document success stories, lessons learned and significant changes
from project interventions.
- Support the organization and facilitation of learning and reflection
sessions at field level.
- Ensure timely and accurate collection and submission of field data.
C. Accountability and
Community Feedback
- Support the operation of the Complaints and Feedback Mechanism
(CFM).
- Receive, record, categorize and track beneficiary feedback and
complaints.
- Ensure confidential and timely handling of community feedback in
line with DCA accountability standards.
- Conduct community awareness sessions on available feedback channels
and response mechanisms.
- Support regular analysis of feedback trends and preparation of
accountability reports.
- Promote beneficiary participation and accountability throughout
project implementation.
D.
Learning, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building
- Support documentation of lessons learned, best practices and project
achievements.
- Assist in compiling learning products and knowledge-sharing
materials.
- Provide logistical and administrative support during MEAL trainings,
workshops and data collection exercises.
- Support field teams and partners in understanding and applying MEAL
tools and processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of programme quality through
evidence-driven learning.
E. Coordination and
Collaboration
- Work closely with project officers, field assistants and partner
MEAL focal persons to support effective data flow and reporting.
- Participate in project meetings, field visits, assessments and
review sessions.
- Collaborate with programme teams to strengthen monitoring and
accountability practices.
- Support coordination of field data collection and reporting
activities across project locations.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Social
Sciences, Development Studies, Community Development, Economics,
Information Management, or a related field.
Technical
Skills
- Basic understanding of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and
Learning (MEAL) principles.
- Experience or familiarity with data collection and management tools
such as KoboCollect, ODK, CommCare, Excel or related platforms.
- Ability to collect, clean, organize and analyze data accurately.
- Good report-writing and documentation skills.
- Knowledge of accountability and feedback mechanisms is an added
advantage.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to interact respectfully with refugee and host community
populations.
- Demonstrated integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
Experience
- Experience supporting data collection, surveys, monitoring
activities or research assignments.
- Experience working with communities in humanitarian or development
settings.
- Previous internship, volunteer or project experience related to
MEAL, research or programme support.
- Familiarity with digital data collection systems and reporting
processes.
Personal
Attributes
- Passion for learning, data and evidence-based programming.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in diverse
communities.
- Positive, flexible and proactive attitude.
- Commitment to accountability, transparency and safeguarding
principles.
How to Apply
