HelpAge International Roving MEAL Officer- Humanitarian Projects Jobs in Ethiopia
HelpAge International Roving MEAL Officer- Humanitarian Projects Jobs in Ethiopia
Overall Purpose of the JobThe Roving MEAL officer will be responsible for the development and follow up of performance against set indicators, including strengthening community complaint and feedback mechanisms.
He/She will be responsible to guide the field team in continuous improvement in quality delivery of humanitarian interventions, plan, conduct and report on assessments, evaluations, and learnings.
Job Responsibilities and Tasks
Monitoring and Reporting
Ensure all grants have updated workplan and performance management/ M and E/ plan in tandem with approved proposals, regularly review and update as needed
Work closely with the program team to develop quality monitoring systems and tools which addresses indicators set out in project proposals
Control the quality of quarterly and annual M&E reports based on agreed indicators to guide decision making
Provide alert to the respective programme officers/managers and head office on corrective actions required to avoid delays in implementation, including flagging operational issues and risks requiring timely actions
Ensure programmes are delivered in a professional and ethical manner
Review monthly progress reports and provide feedback to the respective staff
Oversee adherence to grant contracts and government regulations, including donor reporting
Ensure that cross cutting issues such as participation, gender, age and disability are effectively addressed/mainstreamed in all project implementations as part of ensuring accountability
Advise and make appropriate recommendations to management on identified project implementation strategies and project targets and operational problems through reports, review meetings and site visits.
Assessments, Surveys and Evaluation
Monitor and evaluate the impact of programme responses on target beneficiaries
Lead and/or coordinate all assessments including assessments required for proposal development and evidence gathering (eg. PDM), evaluations and performance evaluation tasks including planning and reporting on the same
Assist in preparation of TOR for external survey consultants
Timely plan and initiate all pre and post intervention assessments, KAP surveys
In conjunction with technical managers and other program team, develop evaluation design, including specification of the necessary staff and resources to conduct the evaluation
Review all evaluation reports prepared to ensure data relevance and consistency
Provide input into monitoring and evaluation needs during project design phase to ensure sufficient resources allocated
Tools Development and Data Management
Develop and implement systems that will ensure tracking of all project inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact results for all emergency projects
Roll out the database of PSNs in Gambella and ensure the proper operation of the management information system through data updates, regularly check on data integrity and working in collaboration with the data collectors
Review existing data management systems for each sector and identify additional needs
Timely update and share data on the 4W matrix to the cluster management system
Learning, Accountability and Capacity Building
Consult beneficiaries on a regular basis and provide support to programme officers on processes of programme implementation and establishing a responsive complaint
handling system
Along with respective programme staff, document learning from projects
Ensure that learning from projects is systematically captured and shared to colleagues with constructive comments to ensure programme quality
Ensure cross-learning among projects, creating systems for accountability to beneficiaries, donors, and other stakeholders
Guide and participate in project learning and reflection events at field level.
Work to ensure that lessons learned, and best practices are incorporated into new program design.
Ensure Sex, Age, Disability Disaggregated Data (SADD), Accountability and Gender standards are consistently adhered in programme delivery
Build capacity of staff through training to ensure adoption of new data monitoring tools and quality of data collected
Keep abreast of new approaches and tools on M&E, and provide training to HelpAge staff
Safeguarding Responsibilities
Preventing harm and abuse from our people, operations and programmes, to anyone that encounters our work
Reporting all safeguarding incidents, you see, hear, hear about or suspect, using our internal reporting mechanism.
Complying with all safeguarding framework policies and practices
Completing mandatory training courses relating to our safeguarding policy framework and comply with HR vetting procedures.
Job Requirements
Person Specifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Statistics, Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Demography, Population Studies, or any other related subjects
5 years’ experience of which at least 3 years direct experience in a position of monitoring and evaluation of large-scale projects preferably in INGOs.
Good knowledge of Accountability Standards and Humanitarian principles including the Code of Conduct, Protection of beneficiaries, Age and Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian activities.
Demonstrated experience in data processing and management of large-scale surveys.
Demonstrated experience on application of Computer statistical packages and/ or data analysis software (e.g. SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, SMART, STAT 01) and advanced computer skills (word-processing, spread sheets, and databases) are a must.
Good oral and written communication skills.
High level of self-initiative and use critical thinking skills to identify and fill gaps in MEAL
Result oriented and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to adapt and work well in team environment.
Good analytical skills.
Technical knowledge and experience in implementation of gender
How to Apply
First Download the summary format and fill out the required information carefully.
summary format Helpage.xlsx
Indicate the vacancy reference No. and the post you are applying in subject line.
Then attach the following
Summary format
Current CV (not more than 4 pages) including three (3) professional referees
One page - cover letter highlighting job knowledge, qualification and experience.
Female meeting the minimum qualification and experience are encouraged to apply.
NB
Non-compliance to the above procedures will lead to instant rejection.
We are interested in how your skills, knowledge and experience indicate your ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Closing date: November 18,2020
Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements are required to submit their non-returnable application together with the summary format by email address: hr.eth@helpage.org
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