MEAL Advisor

PDF maintains a consistent monitoring, evaluation and learning framework which links programme results to strategic priorities and supports accurate measurement of progress.

• Review and update the framework to reflect approved strategic priorities, programme commitments and reporting requirements.
• Define indicators, baselines, targets, data sources and measurement methods.
• Establish clear responsibilities and schedules for data collection, validation and reporting.
• Develop practical tools and guidance for consistent use across programmes.
• Integrate accessible member and participant feedback into monitoring processes.
• Identify measurement gaps and recommend improvements to the reporting manage

PDF produces accurate, complete and timely performance reports supported by verified data and traceable evidence.

• Review submitted data for accuracy, completeness, consistency and supporting documentation.
• Check calculations, indicator results and reported achievements against source records.
• Coordinate corrections with responsible staff and maintain records of resolved discrepancies.
• Review donor reports against agreed indicators, reporting periods and submission requirements.
• Distinguish completed activities from demonstrated outcomes and explain evidence limitations.
• Protect confidential information and escalate unresolved data quality or reporting concerns.

Evaluations and learning reviews provide credible findings and practical recommendations to improve programme delivery and organisational decisions.

• Develop evaluation plans, questions, methods and terms of reference.
• Coordinate evaluation schedules, stakeholder consultations and access to relevant evidence.
• Support accessible participation by persons with disabilities and underrepresented groups.
• Review findings for evidence quality, relevance and consistency with the evaluation scope.
• Facilitate discussions on lessons, implementation challenges and improvement options.
• Record agreed responses, assign follow-up responsibilities and monitor action completion.

Member OPDs apply practical monitoring, evaluation and learning methods to track their work, report results and improve delivery.

• Assess member needs in planning, data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Develop accessible training materials, templates and guidance suited to OPD resources and local contexts.
• Support members in defining indicators, baselines, targets and evidence sources.
• Provide coaching on collecting and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information.
• Guide members on consent, confidentiality and responsible data handling.
• Review application of learning and provide follow-up support where gaps persist.

PDF programme and project designs include clear intended results, realistic measures and workable monitoring arrangements.

• Advise managers on results frameworks and the links between activities, outputs and outcomes.
• Review objectives and indicators for clarity, relevance and measurability.
• Identify assumptions, delivery risks and evidence needed to assess progress.
• Recommend baseline assessments and appropriate data collection methods.
• Support budgets and workplans which provide adequate resources for monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Review proposals for consistency between planned activities, expected results and donor requirements.

PDF maintains verified evidence of outcomes and uses documented learning and participant experiences to improve practice and communicate results.

• Maintain organised records of outcome evidence, evaluation findings and learning actions.
• Gather feedback from members and participants through accessible channels.
• Document changes experienced by persons with disabilities and PDF's contribution to those changes.
• Prepare evidence-based impact stories with informed consent and appropriate privacy safeguards.
• Track agreed learning actions, responsible persons, deadlines and completion evidence.
• Analyse recurring findings and advise managers on adjustments to programmes, planning and advocacy.