Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany's largest private aid organizations. Politically and religiously independent, it works toward a world without hunger. Together with national and international partners, WHH responds to humanitarian crises and supports long-term solutions that improve living conditions for the most vulnerable people, changing and shaping food systems as a locally-led and globally connected organization. Its vision is "Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet."
The position is to be filled by 11 October 2026, with an initial contract duration of 1 year, with very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Khartoum, Sudan.
The role coordinates performance monitoring and learning for the 2026–2030 Country Strategy, including outcome and systems level evidence on food systems, climate resilience, equitable partnerships and localization, and humanitarian action. It ensures that monitoring, evaluations, assessments, research, accountability and data management are rigorous, ethical, protection-sensitive and useful. The Coordinator leads and develops MEAL staff, strengthens the capacity of program teams and partners, and embeds learning, evaluation use and adaptive management across the portfolio.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the development, implementation and periodic review of the Country MEAL Strategy and action plan, aligned with WHH Sudan's Country Strategy, organizational standards, donor requirements and relevant sector standards.
* Establish and strengthen country MEAL standards, procedures, tools and quality-assurance mechanisms for WHH and partner-implemented programs.
* Provide evidence-based advice to the Senior Leadership Team on program performance, quality risks, evidence gaps and opportunities for adaptation.
* Provide technical leadership and quality assurance across program design and PCM, including theories of change, logframes, indicators, MEAL plans, sampling, data-collection tools, AAP and evaluation requirements.
* Oversee risk-based monitoring approaches, including field, remote, partner-led and third-party monitoring in access-constrained contexts.
* Lead data quality, information management and digital MEAL, including scale-up of CommCare, dashboards and data-visualization systems, and ensure responsible, secure and conflict-sensitive management of program and beneficiary data.
* Lead and quality assure evaluations, assessments and research, including methodologies, consultant management, findings and management responses.
* Strengthen accountability to affected populations through participation, feedback and complaints mechanisms and application of CHS commitments.
* Lead country learning, knowledge management and adaptive management processes; lead, coach and develop MEAL/AAP/IM staff and strengthen partner capacity.
* Collaborate with WHH regional and global technical functions and represent WHH Sudan in relevant technical forums and working groups.
Profile:
* University degree in monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, development studies, statistics, economics, data science, research methods, or a related field; relevant postgraduate qualification desirable.
* At least 7 years of relevant MEAL, evidence, accountability or program quality experience, including at least 2 years in a senior coordination, management or technical leadership role.
* Strong experience designing and strengthening MEAL systems, frameworks, indicators, data-quality processes, evaluations, accountability mechanisms and organizational learning.
* Demonstrated experience in humanitarian, fragile or conflict-affected contexts, including remote, partner-led or access-constrained programming.
* Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods, results-based management, theories of change, logframes, AAP/CHS and adaptive management.
* Experience with digital MEAL and data visualization tools such as CommCare, Kobo Toolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO or Power BI.
* Strong leadership, capacity strengthening, communication, facilitation and cross-functional collaboration skills.
* Willingness to travel to WHH operational locations in Sudan, subject to access and security requirements.
* Full professional proficiency in English; working proficiency in Arabic desirable.
What is offered: fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale, commitment to well-being with a focus on safety, security and health, a modern and agile work environment, personal and professional growth opportunities, and a dedicated, diverse team.
Closing date: 2026-09-07
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your application by 07 September 2026 via Welthungerhilfe's online recruiting system. The contact person is Gertrude Munduru. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities; accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.
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