DMEAL Specialist
Terms of Reference | Job Description
Job Title: DMEAL Specialist
Department: Programs Unit
Reports To (Function): Country Director (primary), Head of Programmes and H&D DMEAL Director (dotted line)
Work Location: 123 Marina Street, Nooitgedacht, Krugersdorp, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Availability : The candidate is expected to start in the position by 1 October 2026, and must have legal permission to work in South Africa.
Context
ForAfrika is an African-founded and African-led humanitarian and development organisation founded in 1984. For more than 40 years, we have partnered with communities across the continent to address poverty, respond to humanitarian crises and create opportunities for people to thrive. Guided by our vision of "An Africa That Thrives," we work in Angola, the Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan and Uganda, reaching more than 6.3 million people each year through African-led solutions that create lasting impact.
ForAfrika began its work in South Africa in 2003 and has since established a national footprint across all nine provinces. Through our six integrated programme pillars—Education; Health and Nutrition; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH); Food Security and Livelihoods; Economic Empowerment; and Emergency Response—we have reached more than 250,000 people across South Africa. Working alongside communities, government, the private sector and development partners, we deliver practical, sustainable solutions that help people build resilient and self-reliant futures.
At ForAfrika South Africa, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where talented professionals can grow, collaborate and make a meaningful contribution. Joining our team means becoming part of an organisation that is working every day towards An Africa That Thrives.
Purpose of the position The DMEAL specialist plays a crucial role in providing leadership and managing the monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning of the organization's core programs, including WASH, Food Security & Livelihoods, Education, Health & Nutrition, Economic Empowerment, and Emergency Response, in the Mozambique Country Office. As a key member within the Programme Management Unit, the DMEAL Specialist will ensure alignment with sector best practices and drive continuous innovation in evidence generation and utilization. The DMEAL specialist reports directly to the South Afrika Country Director with a dotted line to the Country Programme Manager and to the Global DMEAL Director.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following by clicking on this link
• Detailed cover letter addressing key qualifications an motivation for the role
• Comprehensive CV highlighting relevant experience
• Salary expectations and availability date
• Closing date for applications is 24 July 2026.
