MEAL Assistant – Data Collection and Monitoring

About the role

The MEAL Assistant supports RefuSHE in gathering accurate, timely data on programmes for refugee girls and young women. Working under the MEAL Coordinator, the role ensures data quality for reporting, learning and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Collect programme data (registration, attendance, participation) using paper forms and mobile tools such as KoboToolbox or ODK.
• Enter, clean and update data in the database, checking for errors, duplicates and missing information.
• Disaggregate data by gender, age, nationality, disability and location.
• Assist in preparing and testing data collection tools and train staff/volunteers on their use.
• Support baseline, midline and endline surveys, focus groups and interviews, including note‑taking and translation.
• Log feedback and complaints, forward them to the appropriate staff and track responses.

Required profile

• A diploma or degree in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences or Development.
• At least 1 year of experience in data collection, data entry or M&E, preferably in an NGO setting.
• Fluent spoken and written English and Kiswahili, with willingness to travel to field sites.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data cleaning and basic charting.
• Experience with mobile data collection tools such as KoboToolbox or ODK.
• Understanding of survey, interview and focus‑group methodologies.
• Knowledge of data protection principles and the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.