MEAL Consultant

Technical Requirements – Terms of Reference – Short-term MEAL Consultant

Project: DAP II Program

Entity: ActionAid Arab Region

Position: Short-term MEAL Consultant

Location: Sfax – Tunisia

Duration: 2 months

Start Date (Expected): 1st November 2025

Deadline for Submission: 15 October 2025

1. Introduction

ActionAid Arab Region, in partnership with WeYouth Organization, are implementing the Ready for Tomorrow project in Tunisia. Currently in its third year of implementation, the project aims at capacitating youth with proper life skills and tailored technical skills to enhance their job market readiness and create more job opportunities for them. The project also works on networking youth with different stakeholders in order for them to attain more training, internship, and job opportunities.

1. Background Information on consultancy

The MEAL Consultant will support AAAR’s partner We Youth in Tunisia in the Ready for Tomorrow project by contributing to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities. The role will focus on monitoring progress, evaluating project effectiveness, supporting data collection and analysis, and supporting accountability and learning. The consultant will also contribute to learning processes by gathering feedback and documenting lessons learned.

1. Timeline and Payment terms:

The total estimated cost for the requested tasks is 2,000 JOD, inclusive of all applicable taxes and fees. Payment will be disbursed upon the successful completion and approval of the deliverables, according to the following schedule:

Timeline

Payment

Phase :

1. Inception & Setup

Deliverables :

• Kick-off meeting with WeYouth & ActionAid team
• Review existing MEAL tools & data (including KoBo)
• Develop workplan & reporting templates

Timeline :

• By 15 November 2025

Payment :

• 50% payment upon submission and approval of the inception report and workplan, including templates.

2. Data Quality & Analysis :

Phase :

• Supervise enumerators & data entry team

Deliverables :

• Validate existing data and resolve KoBo issues (with Maymouna)
• Organize & support focus group discussions

Timeline :

• By 31st December 2025

Payment :

• (Progress monitored; no payment milestone)

2. Reporting & Learning

Phase:

• Prepare clear narrative & visual reports (dashboards/infographics)
• Compile feedback from enumerators & stakeholders
• Document lessons learned and provide recommendations

Timeline :

• By 31st December 2025

Payment :

• **(**Integrated with final milestone)

3. Consolidated MEAL Report

Phase :

• Submit final comprehensive MEAL report (narrative + visuals)

Timeline :

• By 31st December 2025

Payment :

• 50% payment upon submission and approval of the final MEAL report and all deliverables.

1. Qualifications:

• Completed a degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with data collection tools such as KoBo-Tool box is a strong asset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to ensuring high-quality data and reporting.
• At least 1-2 years of Previous experience in MEAL, research, or youth program

1. Application Requirements:

• Curriculum vitae-(CV) outlining relevant experience and qualifications.
• Cover letter highlighting relevant experience.

The deadline for submission of the consultant: 15 October 2025

The consultant should be submitted in English by email to: ari.jobs@actionaid.org. indicating the reference "” in the Email Subject.

How to apply

Application Requirements:

• Curriculum vitae-(CV) outlining relevant experience and qualifications.
• Cover letter highlighting relevant experience.

The deadline for submission of the consultant: 15 October 2025

The consultant should be submitted in English by email to: ari.jobs@actionaid.org. indicating the reference or Name of the position in the Email Subject.