Work Remotely with IRC as Global MEAL Lead – Up to $11.6K Monthly 💼

Are you a leader in monitoring, evaluation, and learning? Passionate about humanitarian impact and ready to shape how data drives global decisions? The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Global MEAL Practice Lead — a pivotal role for those eager to influence strategy and data culture across over 40 countries.

🌍 Remote Role (U.S. or U.K.-based)
💰 $117,000–$140,000 USD annually | Up to $11,600/month
📅 Apply ASAP – Open until filled

📌 Job Overview

As part of IRC’s Crisis Response, Recovery, and Development (CRRD) division, the MEAL Global Practice Lead will guide the organization’s approach to data, learning, and program accountability across all technical sectors — from health to economic wellbeing.

This is a rare opportunity to lead global transformation from anywhere, ensuring evidence-based programming and client-centered strategies are embedded into humanitarian responses worldwide.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

🧭 Strategic Leadership

• Lead the MEAL Technical Working Group across sectors

• Define global MEAL standards and core indicators

• Ensure consistent programmatic performance tracking and feedback use

🧠 Technical Oversight

• Develop and refine data systems, methodologies, and toolkits

• Align MEAL strategies with the Program Indicator Dashboard (PID) and digital platforms

• Embed MEAL into program design and evaluation cycles

Work Remotely with IRC as Global MEAL Lead – Up to $11.6K Monthly

📚 Capacity Building

• Train and mentor MEAL staff globally

• Host cross-sector learning and communities of practice

• Strengthen regional and country-level MEAL integration

🌍 External Engagement

• Represent IRC in global MEAL and donor forums

• Build partnerships with UN agencies, academia, NGOs, and private sector actors

• Support MEAL alignment with major grant proposals

🎓 Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s in Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy, Development, or similar

• OR equivalent extensive MEAL experience in humanitarian settings

Experience:

• Proven success leading multi-country MEAL strategies

• Deep skills in qualitative & quantitative evaluation

• Advanced use of analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, dashboards)

• Excellent mentoring, training, and stakeholder communication skills

• English fluency; French, Spanish, or Arabic preferred

• Willingness to travel up to 25% globally

🤝 Key Relationships

• Reports to: Senior Director, MEAL – CRRD

• Direct Reports: Global MEAL Practice Advisor

• Collaborates with: Regional MEAL teams, advocacy leads, tech & data teams, partners

🌟 U.S.-Based Benefits

• 🏖️ 20–25 PTO days, 10 holidays, 10 sick days

• 🏥 Health, dental & vision (low premiums)

• 💼 Employer-contributed 403(b) retirement

• 👶 Paid parental leave

• 🧘‍♂️ Flexible hours & wellness programs

U.K.-based applicants receive comparable benefits.

🧑‍💻 How to Apply

📄 Submit your CV and a strategic MEAL-focused cover letter
🗂️ Optionally include dashboards or learning reports
🔗 Apply via: IRC Careers Portal

🗓️ Deadline: Open until filled – early application recommended

🙌 Why Join IRC?

From refugee camps to urban settlements, IRC is saving lives and rebuilding futures. As Global MEAL Lead, you’ll play a transformative role in ensuring that what we do works — and works better every time.