MEAL Officer

Position: MEAL Officer

Location: Gaziantep , Turkey

Length of Contract: 6 Months

Vacancy: 1

Duties/Responsibilities

· Establish, roll out and manage the MEAL plan framework as per commitments of the Al Ameen programs;

· Track all projects outputs, outcomes, and objectives against targets/indicators;

· Write reports to document MEAL activities;

· Design the MEAL log frame for projects, and follow up with indicators to determine the progress;

· Working with the MEAL team in field locations to brief them on upcoming activities, methodologies, and research tools for MEAL activities;

· Coordinate with other departments especially with the programs team to ensure all potential data collection needs are addressed;

· Analyze weekly/monthly data submissions and/or oversee MEAL Assistant’s work, and monitor trends and highlighting concerns;

· Support planning, coordination, analysis, and preparation of findings for various assessments;

· Coordinate with MEAL Coordinator and MEAL staff following review of weekly/monthly/quarterly data submissions, as well as project achievements against targets;

· collaboration with the MEAL Coordinator and MEAL staff, provide recommendations for the implementing team as part of the Learning Process;

· Establish an internal excel database to support efficient, accurate data management, reporting, and data analysis;

· Ensure consistent use of data collection and reporting tools by key project staff; monitor data quality and follow-up on issues identified;

· assist in reviewing databases and data tracking tools of diverse projects in order to maintain data quality for collating reliable and consistent data;

· help in preparing the satisfaction surveys, assessments, and field monitoring and evaluation exercises and impact assessments when needed;

· Respect and apply all the PSEA principles, and show high commitment to report any SEA action.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:

· Strong analytical skills, including knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methodologies and research design.

· Strong reporting skills.

· Languages: Good in English and Arabic (writing –reading –speaking);

· Computing: Proficient in Power Bi and Microsoft Office including, excel, word, outlook etc.

· Knowledge of some of the following mobile technologies: Kobo, ODK, cloud databases, and familiarity with mobile devices strongly preferred

· Communication skills: strong verbal and written communication skills

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor degree in monitoring and evaluation; social sciences; statistics, and/or other relevant fields with at least Three years of relevant professional work experience respectively.

· ·Demonstrated understanding of direct monitoring and evaluation experience, specifically in the humanitarian and development context.