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LM International is looking for a passionate individual for our Country Program in Sudan who has the competencies and energy to work as a MEAL Specialist!

Job Purpose:
The MEAL Specialist will lead and provide strategic direction, leadership and oversight to the Senior Management Team enabling the execution of the organisation’s mission and vision. The MEAL Specialist will be responsible for enhancing quality implementation and programme development to achieve breakthrough solutions within Integrated Water Resource Management, FSL, Education, resilience, climate change and triple nexus bringing immediate and lasting change in the lives of the women, men, and children we serve. The MEAL Specialist needs to share LM International’s Code of Conduct.

About Läkarmissionen/LM International:
LM International (Läkarmissionen) is a Swedish global foundation dedicated to saving lives and empowering people. Established in 1958, LM International is grounded in Christian values and guided by the vision: “Dignified Life – Sustainable World.” We conduct international development cooperation and humanitarian aid in around 20 countries, primarily in Africa and Latin America, as well as Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Our operations include a Global Office in Stockholm, mobilisation offices in Stockholm, New York, and Oslo, regional hubs in Panama City, Dubai, and Nairobi, and multiple country offices across sub-Saharan Africa and Ukraine.

Main responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Lead the process of conducting assessments to inform the design of the country strategic plan. Participate in formulating the strategic plan for activities and ensure that there is a mechanism to track its implementation.
• Reporting: Generate information on project/program performance that forms a clear basis for decision-making and project/program management. Ensure greater accountability to all stakeholders regarding the use of resources entrusted to the organization. Participate in writing project progress reports. Document lessons learned and ensure their dissemination to various stakeholders.
• Project development and proposal writing: Participate in the development of project proposals and ensure that project objectives and indicators are clear, coherent, and measurable.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning: Lead the establishment of an effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning system. Promote institutional learning and knowledge sharing to enhance continuous program quality improvement and development. Conduct quarterly project M&E visits to all field offices and submit monitoring reports clearly showing project progress. Review Terms of Reference (ToRs) for project evaluations and participate in reviewing consultant submissions. Review and approve project evaluation reports.
• Capacity Building of local partners: Strengthen the MEAL capacity of LM’s national and International staff. Provide capacity-building support to LM’s partner organizations in MEAL.
• Networking: At the request of the Program Manager, attend collaboration and sector coordination meetings. Identify and recommend networks, consortia, or organizations for potential collaborations. Upon request from the Country Director or Program Manager, represent LM in formal and contractual matters with government departments and services.
• Identification of Local Partner: At the request of the Program Manager, conduct assessments of existing and potential local partner organizations.
• Lead the CHS accreditation review process: Following on with LM’s CHS accreditation there is a need for further reviews and steps to fulfilling our commitments to the CHS framework.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a minimum of 5 years of experience working with INGOs, including strategic planning, program and proposal development.
• Has experience working with donors such as Sida, DANIDA, EU, ECHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, IOM, ECW, FCDO, BMZ, pooled funding, and USAID.
• Has previous experience living and working in conflict-affected, transitional, or humanitarian crisis environments, preferably in an African country.
• Has proven experience in managing complex, high-paced, and challenging MEAL programs in developing countries.
• Possesses strong skills in working within diverse teams, including supervising and training national personnel.
• Has experience with humanitarian principles, standards, program development, implementation, and comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL).
• Has financial management experience, including budgeting and reporting.
• Is fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Has experience in writing and reviewing grant proposals and reports.
• Has high proficiency in computer programs such as Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and mobile applications.
• LM International values diversity in all its forms and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of gender, background, or identity.

Extra qualifications that are a plus:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in development studies, international relations, public administration, or a technical field relevant to our thematic priorities.
• Experience in the water, FSL, and education sectors is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Arabic.

Terms of Employment:

• Start Date: As soon as possible.
• Location: Based in Port Sudan, with travel to all accessible parts of Sudan and internationally.
• Duration of Commitment: 2 years fixed-term with a 3-month probation period and the possibility of extension.

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.

This position is contingent on LM’s ability to secure the candidates work permit to work in Sudan.

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: 19th April 2026

We warmly welcome your application!