Action Against Hunger
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ExternalReviewofACFUSA’sMEALFunction
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“External Review of ACF USA’s MEAL Function at Action Against Hunger. Skills: MEAL system assessment, Data analysis, Report writing. Conduct independent, organization-wide assessment of MEAL systems. Benchmark MEAL system against best practice”
What You'll Achieve.
Validate and triangulate existing findings; Assess effectiveness of MEAL systems and infrastructure; Identify blind spots and systemic risks; Benchmark ACF USA’s MEAL system against international best practice; Provide prioritized, actionable, and costed recommendations; Assess existing ACF US compendia indicators; Assess data quality assurance protocols; Improve MEAL function fundamentals
Industry & Context.
Identify systemic risks; Identify blind spots
Field visits to sampled bases and country offices, Virtual engagement with country offices, Adhere to ethical standards, Confidentiality, Informed consent, Data protection, Conflict of interest
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Advanced degree in international development, social sciences, planning & statistics, 15 years leading organizational or system-level MEAL function assessment and improvement, Knowledge of humanitarian MEAL standards, CHS, and responsible data, Proven experience with data systems, data protection, and DQA in complex environments, Ability to deliver practical, implementable recommendations, Independence from prior ACF USA MEAL self-assessments
Nice to Have
Recognised Certification in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), Recognised Certification in research, evaluation methodologies
What You'll Do.
organization-wide assessment of MEAL systems
Benchmark MEAL system against best practice
Determine gaps in MEAL systems
Provide recommendations to address gaps
and functionality of MEAL system
Evaluate MEAL system fitness for purpose
Validate and integrate findings from previous assessments
and skill gaps of MEAL staff
Assess effectiveness of MEAL systems
Evaluate quality and use of MEAL data
Assess quality of MEAL integration into program design
Review ACF USA engagement with ACF Network MEAL architecture
Explore and assess opportunities for responsible use of AI
sequenced recommendations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with ACF leadership, technical advisors, IT/data staff; Engage with country office management and MEAL & Program staff; Engage with Evaluation, Learning and Accountability (ELA) team; Engage with ACF network members
Communication Scope
Present findings to leadership; Facilitate management response workshop
Process & Methodology
Develop workplan, Manage project timeline, Mitigate project risks
Full Job Description
**External Review of ACF USA’s MEAL Function** **REF; RLC/CON/MEAL/05/00** **Background** Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a non-profit that works across 55 countries, our 8,990 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good. Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in programs, and approximately 1,800 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington D.C, Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated. **Rationale** Action Against Hunger USA (ACF USA) continues to invest in strengthening its Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems at both headquarters/HEARO and country office levels to support evidence-informed decision-making, accountability to affected populations, adaptive project/program management, donor compliance, and organizational learning. As part of these efforts, ACF USA has conducted two internal/self-led MEAL system reviews in recent years: * A **Country Offices MEAL Capacity Self-Assessment (2024)** , covering eight country offices across 13 MEAL thematic areas, which highlighted uneven maturity, with persistent weaknesses in data systems, data safety and security, budgeting, and system-wide standardization. * An **ACF USA MEAL System Diagnostic (2025)** , which provided a comparative synthesis of self-assessment findings, identified systemic risks (notably around data protection, staffing, and individual-level da
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