Advisors in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) to Plan International Sweden
Kontaktperson
Malin Hansson
Arbetsuppgifter
Plan International is a development and humanitarian organisation working with children, young people, supporters and partners to build a just and equal world. We address the root causes of the challenges and inequalities children and youth face. We support children from birth to adulthood and help them prepare for and respond to crises. We work in cities, villages, refugee camps, and global decision-making spaces to create long-term change for individuals and communities. For more than 80 years, we have built strong partnerships for children and youth—especially girls and young women—and today we operate in more than 80 countries.
We are now looking for two Advisors in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL):
- One permanent position as a MEAL Advisor based at Plan International Sweden in Stockholm; and
- One temporary position as a MEAL Advisor for a multi-year programme funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), to be based in one of Plan International’s Country Offices implementing the programme.
About the Roles
The main responsibility of the permanent MEAL Advisor position is to ensure alignment with global standards and to provide technical guidance on MEAL methodologies. You will help strengthen internal capacity and support the organisation in demonstrating evidence and impact. You will also provide strategic MEAL input in proposal development and support processes for project monitoring, donor reporting and learning.
The role focuses on designing programmes that deliver strong results for children and youth, while also capturing, assessing, and communicating progress and challenges. The key responsibilities of this role are to:
- Develop and implement MEAL strategies and frameworks for Plan International Sweden’s programme portfolio, aligned with global MEAL standards, and to lead efforts to integrate projects into the global MEAL framework.
- Oversee all MEAL-related work at Plan International Sweden, including technical design support, baseline preparation, target-setting, and establishing routines for reporting, learning and evaluations.
- Contribute to proposal development by integrating strong MEAL frameworks, including MEAL plans, indicators, budgeting, and donor compliance.
- Provide technical guidance on MEAL methodologies and tools across thematic areas and programme interventions.
- Offer coaching and capacity-building for staff at Plan International Sweden, Country Offices, and partners, connecting them with global MEAL support when relevant.
The focus of the temporary MEAL Advisor position will be on delivering and capturing strong results from a multi-year civil society strengthening programme. This programme is implemented in seven countries and has the overall aim of contributing to a vibrant and pluralistic civil society where children and youth, particularly girls and young women aged 10-24, are empowered, exercise their rights and enjoy gender equality.
Both positions will work closely with Thematic Advisors, Programme Specialist and colleagues in Plan International Country Offices and the Global Hub.
Kvalifikationer
Required Qualifications
To succeed in these roles, you will need to have the following qualifications:
- Advanced degree in political science, international relations, law, social sciences, gender studies, humanities, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of MEAL and programming experience within the international aid sector.
- Experience designing and implementing results-based management and monitoring systems, including baselines, evaluations, and data analysis in areas such as child rights, gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and civil society strengthening.
- Expertise in methodologies including Logical Framework Approach (LFA), Theory of Change (ToC), Results-Based Management (RBM), Outcome Mapping and Outcome Harvesting and Impact Evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience in international development cooperation, humanitarian action, rights-based work, and gender equality, including work in diverse cultural contexts.
- Proven experience in proposal development for donors such as Sida, EU, UN, and private foundations.
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools including use of software such as KoboToolbox, PowerBI and/or Salesforces for visualization of results and monitoring.
- Strong results orientation, problem-solving skills, and proactive communication.
- Excellent written and spoken English. French, Swedish, or Spanish are assets.
In addition, the temporary MEAL Advisor position requires:
- Experience in supporting local civil society organizations in data management and MEAL systems through capacity building.
- Experience in MEAL management in multi-country programmes.
- French and English professional working level knowledge.
- Experience working in two or more of the following countries is seen as an asset: Bangladesh, Benin, Moldova, Timor-Leste, Togo, Ukraine, and Zambia.
Personal Qualities
You are structured, analytical, and motivated by curiosity and learning. You have strong results-orientated and problem-solving abilities when approaching tasks and initiatives. You enjoy sharing your knowledge and using MEAL to help Plan International better demonstrate results and impact. You are comfortable working with complex topics and translating them into clear, actionable messages. You communicate effectively with different audiences and enjoy collaborating closely with colleagues and partners.
About the Positions
The permanent position as MEAL Advisor is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), starting as soon as possible and to be based at Plan International Sweden in Stockholm. This position will report to the Head of Policy and Thematic Unit. A valid work permit is required to work in Sweden.
The temporary position as MEAL Advisor, is a fixed-term position for a Sida funded programme ending in December 2028. Specific terms and length of contract will be dependent on local labor laws in the country of contracting. This position will be based in Zambia, Togo, Benin, Timor-Leste, Moldova or Bangladesh. Remote work from Plan International’s Regional Offices in Senegal or Thailand may be considered. This position will report to the Global Programme Lead for the Sida funded programme.
Application and Contact
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as selection and interviews are ongoing. The application deadline is 19 April 2026. We use a competency-based interview process that supports inclusion, openness, and diversity.
For more information about the positions, contact:
Malin Hansson, Head of Policy and Thematic Unit – malin.hansson@plansverige.org
Anna Crumley Effinger, Global Programme Lead - anna.crumley-effinger@plansverige.org
For questions about the recruitment process, contact:
Johanna Jennel, HR Partner – johanna.jennel@plansverige.org
Union representatives (Unionen and Akademikerförbundet) can be reached at 08-587 755 00.
Om företaget
Plan International Sverige startades 1997 och har idag runt 100 medarbetare. Vi är en självständig del av den globala barnrättsorganisationen Plan International med verksamhet i 75 länder. Plan International är politiskt och religiöst oberoende och allt vårt arbete utgår från FN:s barnkonvention. Vi arbetar för att alla barn ska ha rätt att gå i skolan, få tillgång till hälsovård, bli skyddade mot våld, övergrepp och försummelse samt att få möjlighet att delta i samhället och utveckla sin potential.
Hos oss är långsiktighet och handlingskraft viktigt, genom vårt driv och engagemang ger vi förutsättningar för barn och unga att kunna påverka sin framtid. Vi respekterar alla människor, värdesätter mångfald och utmanar ojämlikhet. Vi kämpar för en rättvis värld som stärker barns rättigheter och flickors lika villkor – vill du hjälpa till?
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