MEAL Trainee

DRC Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Trainee.

The overall purpose of the role:

The MEAL Trainee will support the MEAL Officer in implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities at field level. He/she will gain practical experience in data collection, data quality assurance, reporting, accountability mechanisms, and basic data analysis while supporting project teams to track progress and improve program quality.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Support routine field data collection activities using digital tools such as Kobo Collect.
• Assist in conducting assessments, surveys, and Post Distribution Monitoring.
• Participate in spot checks and routine data quality checks in the field.
• Assist in data entry, cleaning, compilation, and basic analysis using Excel or other data tools.
• Support preparation of weekly, monthly, and activity reports.
• Maintain organized filing systems for MEAL tools, reports, attendance sheets, and monitoring documents.
• Support collection and documentation of beneficiary feedback and complaints through established accountability channels.
• Collect and manage clients’ feedback and ensure that it generates evidence that informs the project.
• Participate in field monitoring visits and learning activities.
• Support documentation of success stories, lessons learned, and good practices
• Support dissemination of monitoring findings and lessons to the program team.
• Perform any other MEAL-related duties assigned by the supervisor.

About you

To be successful in this role, you must have at least one year of relevant experience supporting the MEAL function Moreover, we also expect the following.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Information Management, Data Science, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related field.
• Basic understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong willingness to learn and work in a multi-cultural field work environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: sensitivity and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.
• Able to adhere to the vision, mission, strategic goals,values and ethical standards of the DRC Uganda Program.
• Attention to detail, teamwork and collaboration, Integrity and professionalism, willingness to learn, time management and basic analytical skills

Desirable

• Experience in mobile data collection using Kobo Collect.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: 3 months
• Designation of Duty Station: Imvepi
• Start date: October 2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 14th October 2026

DRC does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process. All recruitment is merit-based and follows HR best practices that are globally acceptable. Henceforth, should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.