The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer will support the effective monitoring, accountability and evaluation of DRC Syria’s programme, as per MEAL strategy, ensuring achievement of MEAL standards and program quality. To conclude, the MEAL Officer will be responsible for conducting monitoring visits, supporting program teams in data collection and analysis, tool design, and collecting M&E information from field sites and activities for effective information management, accountability, and reporting in Aleppo, Idleb, Hama, and Homs.
Monitoring
• Participate in the development of M&E tools and guidelines for data collection, collation, and reporting (ensuring these are gender sensitive) and that they are translated correctly
• Support the relevant programme team to carry out data collection following the M&E plan, including the use of various monitoring and assessment tools, such as surveys, focus group discussions, interviews, and pre- and post-training questionnaires
• Support the programme team and PDQ Manager on all field data collection exercises and data management,involving:
• Recruitment and training of data collectors
• Carry out and supervise field data collection and data entry
• Gather feedback from beneficiaries and community stakeholders on activity implementation, outcome, and impact
• Undertake periodic monitoring visits to project sites to assess progress against agreed MEAL system and indicators, and monitor implementation quality and progress
• Update programme indicator performance tracker basis every month
• Ensure monitoring schedule, data collection targets, and reporting deadlines are adhered to
• Draft and share with the PDQ Manager the daily/weekly/monthly work plan
• Systematically check data for quality, accuracy, and consistency, and provide feedback as necessary
• Report/alert the project team on a regular basis on any anticipated project issues, risks, and any emerging opportunities and threats to the project implementation, related to this role.
Accountability:
• Support in the roll out of CHS accountability findings/recommendations and share regularly in an appropriate format
• Support collection of beneficiary data through DRC FCRM mechanism, and ensure that feedback is channeled to programme teams and that follow-up to beneficiaries is tracked, ensuring adherence to agreed standards
• Uphold the professional standards related to the provision of humanitarian assistance, as well as DRC's Code of Conduct, and ensure their compliance within project activities
• Support the PDQ Manager in developing materials for accountability, Code of Conduct, etc.
Evaluation, Review, and Learning:
• Share relevant MEAL findings with the programme team in an appropriate format and follow up on their implementation.
• Assist the programme team in documenting lessons learnt and provide support with internal/external reviews, evaluations, and lessons learned exercises that have tobe conducted.
• Collect the best practices and case studies that demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes over the period.
• Support monitoring reviews and learning events
Reporting:
• Draft monitoring reports recording results of monitoring activities (progress and quality)
• Participate in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
• Support the PDQ Manager in presenting the results of the analysis and share the findings in an appropriate format
• As necessary, contribute requested inputs towards monthly or quarterly donor reports
• Work closely with the grants and information management team to ensure that data collected can be verified, analysed, and reported accurately and on time
Operations:
• Complete all necessary operations support tasks (relating to role), including related to administration, finances and logistics, in compliance with internal directive and policies as communicated by the PDQ Manager and/or the relevant DRC support departments
• Work closely with enumerators on service contract and provide support as appropriate
• Proactively participate in programme coordination meetings
• Work closely with the programme teams to implement MEAL and reporting; facilitating peer-to-peer learning
• Ensure all MEAL-related data and files are properly organized and stored in the available archival system
• Assist with other duties as required by the PDQ Manager
Essential Experience:
• At least 2-3 years of experience related to humanitarian assistance, international development, M&E, or social science research
• Demonstrable experience in project/program planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrable experience in producing analytical information products from primary and secondary data sources
• Sufficient knowledge and understanding with humanitarian principles, especially Core Humanitarian Standards and Do No Harm Framework
• Demonstrable experience in training and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical skills, especially in Microsoft Office Suite (good Word and Excel skills essential)
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
• Self-motivated and organized with a demonstrated capacity to manage time and personal work plan
• Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and confidentiality along with attention to detail
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic
• Willingness to travel and visit field locations
• Potential and flexibility of attitude to learn
Desirable
• Experience using survey and/or database software and tools - statistical package such as SPSS, Stata, or PSPP preferred
• Experience or knowledge of major institutional donor(ECHO, OCHA, FCDO etc.) MEAL requirements.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field of social science, such as anthropology, humanitarian, or development studies. Statistical or computer certificates
• Languages: Arabic (fluent)
English (fluent)
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
نصيحة لحمايتك
ننصح بقراءة طريقة التقديم بعناية و التقيد بتعليمات التقدم للوظائف و المناقصات.