MEAL & Project Officer @Unknown

About GNDR

We are the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR), the largest global network of organisations committed to working together to improve the lives of people affected by disasters worldwide. Since being established in 2007, we have grown into a network of over 2,000 member organisations across 130+ countries, representing millions of people on the frontlines of hazards, climate change and mass displacement. Through transformative, evidence-led programming and powerful advocacy, we are driving climate action and disaster resilience alongside our members across the globe.

About the role

GNDR is seeking to appoint a MEAL & Project Officer to support our global MEAL function alongside regional project implementation in Latin America and the Caribbean. This specialist role combines data management with hands-on project delivery.

In this role, you will split your time between two core workstreams:

• 60% of your capacity will be dedicated to our global MEAL framework, which includes providing technical measurement support to our Pacific CIRCLE project funded by the KIWA Initiative. 
• 40% of your time will focus on coordinating day-to-day operations for our Pre-Evacuation Platform project in the Americas and Caribbean region.

The ideal candidate is a bilingual professional (English/Spanish), who is organised, analytical, and adept at multi-tasking, data collection, and stakeholder coordination.

We are looking for someone who possesses strong interpersonal and cross-cultural competence and has a deep commitment to locally led development, alongside inclusive and participatory practices.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Overall scope of the role & job description

As a member of the secretariat team, the MEAL & Project Officer provides essential tracking and operational support across our programmes, and acts as an internal specialist to help teams measure their impact and execute project activities smoothly.

Core responsibilities:

• Support GNDR’s 2026–2030 strategy MEAL framework
• Provide hands-on MEAL technical support to the Secretariat and partners 
• Track KPIs, collaboration metrics, and member impact data 
• Coordinate project activities 
• Facilitate internal learning, document lessons learned, and maintain data libraries
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders and civil society organisations across target regions

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Position in the organisation

• Functional reporting to the Head of FRIMCO and to the Regional Lead for A&C
• Close operational collaboration with the Regional Lead for Asia Pacific and Europe, Head of Programmes and KIWA Project Officer (30% KIWA project) 
• Close collaboration with all Head of Units on global MEAL matters
• Part of the secretariat team and active participant in cross-team working groups

Salary and contract

This role is offered on a full-time, 1-year fixed-term contract basis. 

We offer competitive salaries and benefits across all our locations and salaries are paid in local currency.

Location and eligibility

Remote. Exclusively opened to candidates based in based in Latin America and the Caribbean region.

Occasional regional and international travel may be required.

Start date

The ideal start date for this role is on or before July 2026. However, we recognise the constraints of notice periods and can offer some flexibility for the right candidate.

How to apply

Please submit your CV (max. two A4 sides) and a cover letter (max. two A4 sides) in English outlining skills and experience relevant to the role by email to hr@gndr.org

Please include “Application for MEAL & Project Officer” in your email subject line.

Closing date

11 June 2026 at 12pm (GMT+1).

Interviews

Interviews will be held remotely via Google Meet and expected to take place the week beginning 22 June 2026 (Dates to be confirmed).

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to creating a team that embodies the rich diversity of communities we serve. Our commitment lies in cultivating an inclusive environment, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic circumstances, LGBTQIA+ and disabled people. We celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives that each candidate brings and are dedicated to fair and equitable opportunities for all.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible for individuals of all needs and abilities. If you require any adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please contact us at hr[at]gndr.org.

Find out more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Our benefits and wellbeing

At GNDR, we are committed to cultivating a happy and healthy working environment for all our staff.

To support and encourage a healthy work-life balance for our staff, we are happy to consider flexible working requests as part of our recruitment process and beyond.

Find out more about our approach to wellbeing and our benefits.