Job Description
Background The Center for Emergency and Development Support (CEDS) is a national NGO registered by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RCC) in South Sudan. Since 2005, with generous contributions from donors and other agencies, we have been partnering with communities and other stakeholders to achieve a poverty-free society that is socially and economically self-reliant and conscious about basic human rights and dignity. CEDS is currently implementing humanitarian projects in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Western Bahr el Ghazal, and Warrap State of South Sudan. We focus on different sectors, including WASH, Health, Gender-Based Violence, and Education, among others. CEDS is looking to recruit an education officer in Wau, Western Bhar el Ghazel State. CEDS’s main donor in Western Bhar el Ghazel State is UNICEF. The education officer will be leading a team of 2 national staff. CEDS is a national organization committed to documenting our accountability to the beneficiary population and the impact of our activities. CEDS adopts a community-based approach, where beneficiaries and local authorities are included in the prioritizing, planning, and implementation of activities as an important measure of rehabilitation and capacity building. Purpose of the Post is to ensure the implementation of a complete and coordinated MEAL of the CEDS response and or / project. The MEAL officer will support the program across three field offices to define and implement a coordinated mechanism, based on the proposed Minimum MEAL standards, in an efficient manner. The incumbent works closely with government counterparts, including the State Ministry of Education, State Ministry of Labor and Technical Vocational Training Centers leadership, and other relevant institutions to ensure timely enrollment of TVET students in the selected TVET Centers and provides regular monitoring and supportive supervision across all trades. JOB TITLE MEAL Officer DUTY STATION Wau STATE Western Bhar el Ghazel State REPORTING TO Program Manager NUMBER OF POSITIONS One (1) APPLICATION OPENING DATE 13th April 2026 CLOSING DATE 24th April 2026 CONTRACT LENGTH 3 Months with possibility of extension Key Responsibilities: • Work with the project team in designing a monitoring and evaluation framework, accountability and learning tools, conducting field MEAL exercise and data management and analysis. • Work with program staffs in designing the tools on MEAL and in implementing the MEAL plan at each field location. • Coordinate all the MEAL activities for the Education and WASH teams in Wau, Aweil & Wunrok field offices. • Participate with the communication team in the dissemination of a communication strategy for public accountability purposes, for ensuring that the MEAL system will produce the basic information required. • Ensure that accountability mechanisms and a complaint system are developed and utilized according to agreed principles • Assist field teams linking their respective monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability activities to a general and common frame. • Ensure the analysis of the information collected, the production of materials as well as the dissemination among stakeholders. • Support specific MEAL initiatives ensuring affiliates participation as well as a good dissemination of the information produced. • Support on CEDS learning events where appropriate and to ensure the learning is disseminated to ensure systematic learning across different programs in the field (gather best practices, advise teams to conduct learning activities etc) • Support PM in Overall reporting of Project progress for ongoing grants, ensuring Targets are met and all means of verifications are duly archived. Qualifications/Selection Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in statistics & demographic studies, data sciences, economic or any other related field. Master’s degree in any of the above fields will be an advantage. Additional training or certification in MEAL, Data management and statistical data analysis software such as STATA and SPSS will be advantage. Experience and technical competencies: At least 5 years relevant experience in MEAL both in emergencies and recovery contexts. Strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate, in English clearly both verbally and in writing and with all levels of staff (communications) Experience of assessing the staff MEAL capacity and plan and deliver training. Systematic and organized in approach, with ability to work on own initiative. Capacity to adapt a MEAL strategy based on the response programme. Gender and cultural sensitivity, commitment and an understanding of the values of CEDS and the principles of equal opportunities. High degree of flexibility to carry out other actions if the need arises. Please note this recruitment is contingent upon the availability of donor funding.” Please refer to https://www.cedss.org/careers under Vacancies. This position is offered at the salary grade of Officer position in our grading system. If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in joining our dynamic team, please send your motivation letter and a résumé of strictly not more than four (4) pages. Submit your application to CEDS Wau, Juba or Aweil Field Offices. If you are unable to reach one of our field offices, you may also submit your application via email to: hr@cedss.org Applications must be submitted in English and clearly marked: “MEAL Officer – Wau – South Sudan” Important Notes: CEDS is committed to diversity and inclusivity within its workforce and strongly encourages qualified female candidates to apply. CEDS does not tolerate any form of canvassing; any attempt will lead to automatic disqualification. Due to the urgency of the position, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the deadline.
Interested candidates should send CV and cover letter to careers@ceds-ss.org with the job title in the subject line.