Program Manager I – MEAL for CIHS Project

About the role

The Program Manager I serves as a technical advisor and process lead for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) on the Continuity of Integrated Health Services (CIHS) project, a multi‑country initiative supporting Guinea, Liberia, Mali, and Togo. The role coordinates MEAL activities, manages tools and methods, and ensures high‑quality, evidence‑based programming.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage the project’s MEAL system across start‑up, implementation and close‑out phases.
• Provide technical support for MEAL design, tools and methods appropriate to the CIHS context.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, ensure data quality and integrate findings to improve programming.
• Ensure donor and agency compliance with MEAL standards and reporting requirements.
• Maintain relationships with partners, community members and stakeholders, and share learning in regional forums.
• Identify capacity needs, train partners on the MEAL system and support donor reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, International Relations, Sociology, Statistics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of field‑based experience coordinating or managing projects, preferably with an international NGO.
• Experience communicating with communities and implementing accountability mechanisms.
• Master’s degree in a related field or leadership experience in MEAL is preferred.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French is a plus.

Required skills

• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Database management.
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Statistical software such as SPSS, Stata or R.
• Web‑conferencing applications and information management systems.

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package for U.S. staff including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement savings.
• Benefits for staff outside the U.S. are aligned with local country packages.
• A collaborative, mission‑driven culture focused on improving the lives of the poor.