MEAL Coordinator

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Action for Humanity

KRI
Full Time
2021-10-17
2021-11-06

[Erbil,Iraq ]

General Description of the Role (Brief):

The primary function of the MEAL Coordinator is to ensure effective implementation of the monitoring plans for all the projects in NES and Iraq. The MEAL Coordinator will supervise officers in MEAL Department across the KRI and NES. The MEAL Coordinator will report to the Head of Programmes and work closely with the other departments.  S/he will design and conduct monitoring and evaluation activities including baseline surveys, ad hoc assessments, and Programme evaluations. The M&E Team Leader will oversee the implementation of program accountability activities in line with adhered framework and standards.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of AFH’s MEAL System

• Ensure the roll-out of the country MEAL strategy integrating cross-cutting issues ( Gender, protection, accountability, Do-No-Harm, community participation, and disability)

• Lead the creation and implementation of assessment teams, assessment framework, and methodologies and support to roll out in the field.

• Work with Programme Teams to assist with the development of tools checklists, monitoring forms, sector-specific log frames, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, plans, and selection of indicators and targets.

• Support the MEAL Officers in NES and KRI in the implementation of program evaluations, planning itineraries, training field staff for data collection, and ensuring learning from findings and recommendation is communicated to the program department

• Provide support to partners to review their MEAL mechanism

• Lead beneficiary accountability across all programs in keeping with the Accountability Framework

• Ensure the quality and relevance of Monitoring and Evaluation activities, recommendations, and analysis produced by the MEAL department (not limited to studies, maps, methodology documents, recommendation tracker, reporting dashboards, etc.)

• Prepare and submit narrative reports based on the findings both in all work areas in NES and Iraq and contribute to donor reporting. The reports should particularly focus on the impact of services provided by AFH in this program and adjustments to the program for more effectiveness.

• Provide methodology support for the learning aspects of the projects at the field level and contribute to institutional knowledge building at the country level

• Provide up-to-date MEAL plan and manage the MEAL budget and resources in coordination with relevant departments (Logs, HR, Programme, IT, etc)

• Enhance a constant collaboration with program teams with the objective of improving the project’s quality

• Conduct field monitoring visits as appropriate

• Train MEAL staff and relevant staff on data collection and beneficiary accountability and other MEAL related topics

• Oversee the design and operation of databases for the entry and analysis of survey data to ensure that data is being managed promptly and effectively and is being communicated across all programming and operational teams.

 

Description

General Description of the Role (Brief):

The primary function of the MEAL Coordinator is to ensure effective implementation of the monitoring plans for all the projects in NES and Iraq. The MEAL Coordinator will supervise officers in MEAL Department across the KRI and NES. The MEAL Coordinator will report to the Head of Programmes and work closely with the other departments.  S/he will design and conduct monitoring and evaluation activities including baseline surveys, ad hoc assessments, and Programme evaluations. The M&E Team Leader will oversee the implementation of program accountability activities in line with adhered framework and standards.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of AFH’s MEAL System

• Ensure the roll-out of the country MEAL strategy integrating cross-cutting issues ( Gender, protection, accountability, Do-No-Harm, community participation, and disability)

• Lead the creation and implementation of assessment teams, assessment framework, and methodologies and support to roll out in the field.

• Work with Programme Teams to assist with the development of tools checklists, monitoring forms, sector-specific log frames, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, plans, and selection of indicators and targets.

• Support the MEAL Officers in NES and KRI in the implementation of program evaluations, planning itineraries, training field staff for data collection, and ensuring learning from findings and recommendation is communicated to the program department

• Provide support to partners to review their MEAL mechanism

• Lead beneficiary accountability across all programs in keeping with the Accountability Framework

• Ensure the quality and relevance of Monitoring and Evaluation activities, recommendations, and analysis produced by the MEAL department (not limited to studies, maps, methodology documents, recommendation tracker, reporting dashboards, etc.)

• Prepare and submit narrative reports based on the findings both in all work areas in NES and Iraq and contribute to donor reporting. The reports should particularly focus on the impact of services provided by AFH in this program and adjustments to the program for more effectiveness.

• Provide methodology support for the learning aspects of the projects at the field level and contribute to institutional knowledge building at the country level

• Provide up-to-date MEAL plan and manage the MEAL budget and resources in coordination with relevant departments (Logs, HR, Programme, IT, etc)

• Enhance a constant collaboration with program teams with the objective of improving the project’s quality

• Conduct field monitoring visits as appropriate

• Train MEAL staff and relevant staff on data collection and beneficiary accountability and other MEAL related topics

• Oversee the design and operation of databases for the entry and analysis of survey data to ensure that data is being managed promptly and effectively and is being communicated across all programming and operational teams.

 

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Required Skills and Abilities:

3-5 years of professional experience in MEAL, data management, and reporting.

IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power BI

Knowledge of using analytical and presentation software is a plus

Good communication skills

Experience working with NGOs and demonstrated knowledge of humanitarian standards and standard of ethics

Very good organizational skills and ability to analyze information.

Good proficiency in English and Arabic in writing and speaking.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

University Degree in BA, IT, or another relevant field

Special training in MEAL

Ability to work under pressure and manage a team.

How To Apply

All applicants must provide a cover letter and an updated CV

Interested candidates can send their updated CVs & cover letters to the following email address [email protected]

NB: Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy can be filled prior to the stated closing date.

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All applicants are subject to a satisfactory screening check and at 3 professional references.

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