About this role
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
The MEAL Assistant provides operational support to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) functions of the EMPOWER Project. The role supports routine monitoring, data collection, data entry, accountability system management, documentation, field-level evaluation activities, and partner coordination under the direct supervision of the MEAL Coordinator/Specialist
The position ensures that project data is accurate, timely, complete, and compliant with WVI & MEAL standards. The MEAL Assistant contributes to learning, reporting, and data quality processes and ensures ethical data handling, community participation, and safeguarding principles across MEAL operations.
Major Responsibilities
Collect quantitative and qualitative data for baseline, midline, endline, CDNA, and other assessments.
Conduct routine field monitoring visits using standardized MEAL tools and guidelines
Use KoBo/ODK and other digital tools for accurate and timely data entry.
Maintain systematic filing systems for datasets, MoVs, reports, attendance sheets, and photos.
Support data cleaning, validation, and organization.
Assist in DQA processes and partner verification tasks.
Update indicator sheets, databases, and iMPAQ as instructed.
Operate the FCRM system in compliance with WVI standards.
Support documentation of success stories, lessons learned, and reflection summaries.
Assist in preparing Learning Logs and learning products
Support external evaluators with field arrangements, interviews, and logistics.
Compile monitoring data and partner updates for monthly/quarterly reporting.
Prepare simple charts, graphs, and summaries from datasets.
Facilitate communication between MEAL focal points and WVL team.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development, Statistics, or related field.
1–2 years of experience in MEAL, research, or project monitoring.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Basic understanding of MEAL principles and accountability systems.
Competency in English and Tamil.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Other facts
About World Vision
World Vision is the largest child-focused private charity in the world. Our 33,000+ staff members working in nearly 100 countries have united with our incredible supporters to impact the lives of over 200 million vulnerable children by tackling the root causes of poverty. Through World Vision every 60 seconds…a family gets water…a hungry child is fed…a family receives the tools to overcome poverty.
Motivated by our faith and guided by our deep experience and expertise, we are a Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world and creating lasting impact that will live on in generations to come. We serve all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.
What you'll do
- The MEAL Assistant provides operational support to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning functions of the EMPOWER Project. This includes data collection, routine monitoring, and ensuring compliance with standards.
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