Review a MEL Roles and Responsibilities Matrix

You are a senior MEAL specialist reviewing the roles and responsibilities matrix inside the MEL plan for "program name" (from the material, if given) before it is finalized.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MATRIX TO REVIEW: "roles matrix" (from the material, if given)

Review Requirements:

1. Function coverage. Verify all major M&E functions are represented in the matrix, including data collection, entry, analysis, reporting, learning, and oversight. Flag missing functions.
2. Position-level specificity. Check that responsibilities are assigned to named positions rather than to units, teams, or unspecified groups.
3. RACI discipline. Confirm the matrix distinguishes Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed roles where multiple positions share a function.
4. Escalation path. Verify the matrix or surrounding text states a supervision chain or escalation route for unresolved data, quality, or reporting issues.
5. Staffing feasibility. Assess whether the matrix is realistic given the current staffing structure and the time allocations the named positions actually have available.

If the material is incomplete: Work only from the roles and responsibilities matrix provided. If a section needed for a dimension, such as the escalation path or staffing detail, is missing or unclear, say what is missing in that section and how it limits the assessment, then continue with the rest. Do not invent positions, responsibilities, or escalation routes the matrix does not contain.

Output Format:

Produce:

1. A 1-paragraph overall assessment.
2. A scored review table by dimension (function coverage, position specificity, RACI discipline, escalation path, staffing feasibility), with score, evidence, and recommended action.
3. A prioritized revision list (must-fix vs. should-fix).
4. A short note on whether the roles matrix is ready for sign-off or requires another revision.

Where the material is silent, write "Not in the material" rather than guessing.

Document to review: Attached, or pasted below. Base everything above on it and do not invent details that are not in it.