MEAL Assistant

[Ramadi,Iraq ]

MEAL Assistant  

 

Reporting to: Project Manager and matrix management from Country MEAL Officer          

Job Grade:      E1                   

Contract type: Fixed Term                            

Location: Ramadi, Anbar, Iraq – with frequent travel to field locations in Baquba.

Staff reporting to this post: None

 

Team Purpose

To support conflict-affected populations access appropriate and equitable assistance that meets humanitarian needs and reduces underlying drivers of conflict at all levels.

Job Purpose

To support and strengthen the delivery of a quality programme and accountability mechanisms both at partners and Oxfam levels.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

MEAL System development and implementation:

• Supports the development and updating of relevant MEAL frameworks, working closely with project teams, the MEAL Coordinator, MEAL officer and Technical Coordinators (EFSVL, WASH and protection).
• Working closely with the Project Manager and Country MEAL Officer, review/update MEAL plans on regular basis, in close coordination with project teams and Oxfam’s partners.
• With support from Country MEAL Officer and Project Manager, ensure implementation of MEAL frameworks and adherence to Oxfam quality standards. Programme monitoring, Information management and Reporting:
• Field data collection and data management:

– Overseeing recruitment and training of data collectors

–  Carrying out and supervising data collection (Focus group discussions, post-distribution   monitoring, surveys, observations etc.) and data entry.

• Making initial data processing and coordinate with Project Team and partners in finalising quantitative and qualitative data analyses and drafting of reports.
• Reports to / alerts the project team on regular basis on any anticipated project issues, risks and any emerging opportunities and threats to the project implementation, related to this role.
• Supports in the establishment and management of a beneficiary database system
• Supports the Project Management in producing clear and quality reports that demonstrate accountability and learning.
• Ensures all MEAL-related data and files are properly organized and stored

Accountability:

• strengthens and manages complaint and feedback mechanism in area of operation
• Shares feedback and complaints with field teams and track follow-up.

Evaluation, Review, and Learning:

• Support the management of evaluations, including: the coordination of field-based data collection activities, review of evaluations reports, sharing of evaluation findings and recommendations with intended audiences.
• Monitor the implementation of evaluation recommendations at field level
• Assist the project team and partners in documenting lessons learnt, collecting best practices, case studies which demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes over the period.
• Organize/support field-based reviews and learning events

Coordination and Networking:

• Attend relevant field level sectoral coordination meetings to identify opportunities for integration of data collection activities, harmonization, secondary information sources etc.
• Delivering any other responsibility related to MEAL assigned by the line manager.

MEAL Assistant  

 

Reporting to: Project Manager and matrix management from Country MEAL Officer          

Job Grade:      E1                   

Contract type: Fixed Term                            

Location: Ramadi, Anbar, Iraq – with frequent travel to field locations in Baquba.

Staff reporting to this post: None

 

Team Purpose

To support conflict-affected populations access appropriate and equitable assistance that meets humanitarian needs and reduces underlying drivers of conflict at all levels.

Job Purpose

To support and strengthen the delivery of a quality programme and accountability mechanisms both at partners and Oxfam levels.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

MEAL System development and implementation:

• Supports the development and updating of relevant MEAL frameworks, working closely with project teams, the MEAL Coordinator, MEAL officer and Technical Coordinators (EFSVL, WASH and protection).
• Working closely with the Project Manager and Country MEAL Officer, review/update MEAL plans on regular basis, in close coordination with project teams and Oxfam’s partners.
• With support from Country MEAL Officer and Project Manager, ensure implementation of MEAL frameworks and adherence to Oxfam quality standards. Programme monitoring, Information management and Reporting:
• Field data collection and data management:

– Overseeing recruitment and training of data collectors

–  Carrying out and supervising data collection (Focus group discussions, post-distribution   monitoring, surveys, observations etc.) and data entry.

• Making initial data processing and coordinate with Project Team and partners in finalising quantitative and qualitative data analyses and drafting of reports.
• Reports to / alerts the project team on regular basis on any anticipated project issues, risks and any emerging opportunities and threats to the project implementation, related to this role.
• Supports in the establishment and management of a beneficiary database system
• Supports the Project Management in producing clear and quality reports that demonstrate accountability and learning.
• Ensures all MEAL-related data and files are properly organized and stored

Accountability:

• strengthens and manages complaint and feedback mechanism in area of operation
• Shares feedback and complaints with field teams and track follow-up.

Evaluation, Review, and Learning:

• Support the management of evaluations, including: the coordination of field-based data collection activities, review of evaluations reports, sharing of evaluation findings and recommendations with intended audiences.
• Monitor the implementation of evaluation recommendations at field level
• Assist the project team and partners in documenting lessons learnt, collecting best practices, case studies which demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes over the period.
• Organize/support field-based reviews and learning events

Coordination and Networking:

• Attend relevant field level sectoral coordination meetings to identify opportunities for integration of data collection activities, harmonization, secondary information sources etc.
• Delivering any other responsibility related to MEAL assigned by the line manager.

Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• At least 2 years working experience
• Experience of gathering, analysing and presenting quantitative and qualitative data
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Proven ability to work effectively with others – including in multicultural team – and strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision
• Proven knowledge of computerised systems; high degree of computer literacy and word processing and spreadsheet/Excel skills.

OXFAM is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

 

TO APPLY:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

For more details about this Vacancy, please visit the job advert using the below link:

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/15541/description

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.