External Expert (Consultant) - MEAL Interim Technical Support

Core responsibilities:

• Provide targeted, on-demand technical advice on MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) questions requiring advanced methodological expertise
• Deliver MEAL training in accordance with DCAF MEAL architecture and the One-DCAF Results Framework
• Provide technical support to DCAF teams in gathering data on the One-DCAF Results Framework indicators and methodologies
• Offer technical quality assurance through desk-based review of selected MEAL documents, tools, or approaches

This role supports DCAF's enhanced MEAL architecture during a critical transition period, ensuring continued technical excellence in monitoring and evaluation that strengthens security sector governance programs in fragile contexts.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Advanced university degree (Master's or PhD) in evaluation, social sciences, development studies, or related field
• At least 10 years of professional experience in MEAL, evaluation, or applied research in complex or fragile contexts
• Demonstrated expertise in results frameworks, outcome-level measurement, impact measurement, qualitative and mixed-methods evaluation, and sampling/data collection design
• Prior experience working with international organizations; experience in security sector governance, peace and security, peacebuilding or protection is an asset

Compensation and terms:

• Budget range of CHF 15,000 to CHF 20,000 for the 5-month contract
• Payment based on actual days worked, processed monthly in line with DCAF consultancy rates
• Travel costs covered by DCAF for required trips to Geneva and MENA region
• Up to 30 working days total over the contract period with flexible level of effort

DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is an international foundation working to improve security sector governance through capacity building, policy research, and advisory services in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.