MEAL OFFICER – GOAL 380 views

Overview of the role

Reporting directly to the Project Manager(s) and technically reporting to the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator, MEAL Officer is responsible for promoting evidence-based programming and strategy through developing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research activities within GOAL’s programmes. Build M&E capacity of GOAL project staff and support the implementation of an M&E framework.
Main responsibilities
Responsibility 1- Key Duties:
Generic
• In collaboration with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator the MEAL Officer will be responsible for the implementation of programme monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Develop appropriate monitoring and evaluation plans and tools for data collection (including tools for mobile data collection).
• Ensure ongoing monitoring and evaluation of all project activities to determine the extent to which they are meeting objectives/outputs and to undertake modification /action needed to improve achievements.
• Develop and manage databases for programme participants.
• Lead and plan all assessments and surveys related to the programme through the development of Terms of Reference (TORS) for the assessments.
• Conduct training of project staff, enumerators and stakeholders on data collection methodology and M&E systems
• Attend end of cycle review meetings and contribute to organizational learning activities and documentation.
• Conduct periodic field visits to give support to field teams in the technical areas of monitoring and evaluation.
• Compile weekly, monthly, project and activity indicator progress tracking and assessment reports.
• In collaboration with Project technical teams, produce concise weekly activity reports.
• Produce internal situation reports on Project progress, and reports to donors.
• Disseminate monitoring and evaluation findings internally and externally through meetings and workshops.
• Contribute to the GOAL M & E component in proposal writing through the development of the logical frameworks and indicators.
• Mainstream cross cutting issues of gender, HIV/AIDS, Safeguarding, Child Protection and Environment in monitoring and evaluation.
• Establish appropriate community-based monitoring and evaluation systems including complaints/feedback handling mechanisms.
• Compile monthly and quarterly Complaint Response Mechanism (CRM) Reports
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Responsibility 2- Proposal writing
• Assist Programme staff to write project proposals especially the logframe and indicators

Responsibility 3- Budgets
• Monitor budget expenditure on M & E monthly.
• Compile, update float trackers, training budgets and budgets for any other relevant M & E activities monthly.
• Submit cash requests on time

Responsibility 4- Logistics and Operations
• Comply with the procedures and policies

Responsibility 5- Finance and Compliance
• Comply with the procedures and policies

Responsibility 6- Human Resources
• Participate, plan for performance management and ensure that set objectives are achieved according to the performance plan
• Ensure time sheets are completed and submitted to HR monthly.
• Participate in Recruitment, Selection and Talent management as assigned
• Ensure compliance with the HR manual and any related policies Comply with the procedures and policies
Requirements (Person Specification)
A Minimum of a Degree in Social sciences Environmental/Health Sciences, Development Studies or any other relevant discipline; A post graduate qualification is added advantage.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Nutrition programming from an NGO will be added advantage.
• At least 3+ years of implementing surveys and other research activities within an NGO environment.
• Demonstrated experience in applying quantitative and qualitative /participatory research methods.
• Outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to rural locations and live in sometimes basic conditions.
• Understanding of mainstreaming principles ie Gender, HIV/AIDS & Child Protection and experience of working on mainstreaming activities.
• Confident presentation and facilitation skills, proven record in provision and facilitation of trainings.
• Knowledge of Sphere and commitment to humanitarian principles
Proficiency in using standard computer software, especially MS office as well as data entry/statistical packages, such as MS Access, SPSS, Minitab, Epi Info.