Purpose of position

The Global MEAL Manager leads the development, harmonization, and implementation of MEAL frameworks, tools, and standards across the organisation. The role contribute to program design and delivery are informed by evidence and learning, while meeting donor expectations for monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning. Moreover, the role ensures that evidence and learning are generated collaboratively with country teams and partners.

About Läkarmissionen/LM International

LM International (Läkarmissionen) is a Swedish global foundation that is dedicated to save lives and to empower people. The foundation has been in existence since 1958. Grounded on Christian values and with the strong vision “Dignified life – sustainable world” we conduct international development cooperation and humanitarian aid in approximately 20 countries, primarily in Africa and Latin America, but also in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. With around 400 employees, our operations span our Global office in Stockholm, Mobilisation offices in Stockholm, New York and Oslo, regional hubs in Panama City, Dubai, and Nairobi, and ten country offices in sub-Saharan Africa and Ukraine.

Main areas of responsibility

Strategic MEAL Coordination

• Integrate MEAL Across Programs: Embed MEAL in all stages of the program cycle, ensuring alignment with global standards and LM International priorities.
• Promote Accountability & Ethics: Safeguard participants through ethical data practices and strengthen feedback mechanisms for affected populations.
• Drive Evidence & Innovation: Use data for learning and advocacy while leveraging digital tools, remote monitoring, and AI for adaptive management.

Technical Oversight & System Development

• Develop & Align Systems: Oversee data management systems, ensuring quality, security, and accessibility, and align Lime with MEAL practices for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Standardize & Assure Quality: Provide technical review for MEAL components in proposals and reports, and standardize tools, methodologies, and reporting formats across programs.

Global Coordination and cross-departmental processes

• Coordinate & Align Globally: Collaborate across departments to integrate MEAL into organizational goals and reporting, and keep global offices, regions, and partners informed.
• Engage Externally: Liaise with donors for compliance and represent LM International in networks to advocate on MEAL-related issues.
  

Capacity Building

• Build MEAL Capacity: Train, mentor, and provide technical support to country teams; develop guidance, toolkits, and resources for MEAL implementation.
• Promote Learning & Accountability: Conduct training on accountability and participatory approaches, facilitate learning reviews, and share lessons learned for adaptive management.
• Strengthen Collaboration & Quality: Work with program and finance teams, and conduct assessments with offices and partners to ensure quality, learning, and continuous improvement.
  

Qualification and Requirement

• Degree or equivalent work experience in International Development, Statistics, Data Analytics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in MEAL roles, including at least 2 years in a global or multi-country context.
• Experience in proposal design and donor reporting (e.g., SIDA, DANIDA, NORAD, EU, and UN agencies).
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis tools.
• Excellent facilitation, training, and capacity-building skills.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• High proficiency in English
• Knowledge in French is an advantage

About the Position:

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-time, with a 6-month probation period

Why Join LM International?

• Be part of a global non-profit faith-based foundation committed to sustainable development, humanitarian aid and global impact in the most fragile environments.
• Work in a collaborative and dynamic international environment with passionate professionals.
• Work in a meaningful and impactful role with the opportunity to shape and lead a key function within LM’s global operations.

Please note:

We review applications on an ongoing basis and may fill the position before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

As part of our recruitment process, we use Predictive Index to ensure the best match between candidates and the role.

All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and relevant background checks. LM international also takes part in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which allows us to request information from previous employers regarding any findings or ongoing investigations related to sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures.

Last day to submit your application: 3/10 - 2025

For any questions about the position that are not already addressed in this description, please email hr@lminternational.org and make sure to use the subject line: “Question about the Global Meal Manager position”.

We warmly welcome your application!