MEAL Assistant, MEAL Enumerator

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

The main aim of the FAO Country Offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources sustainably.

Reporting Lines

The MEAL Assistant, MEAL Enumerator will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) in Sudan, and the direct supervision of the International M&E Specialist.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will support FAO Sudan by providing expertise in data collection for emergency and program components. Key responsibilities include gathering data on activities, compiling MEAL-related data (beneficiary verification, post-distribution monitoring, post-harvest assessments), and conducting phone surveys during key activities. They will enter data onto FAO databases using tools like Kobo Toolbox, ensuring accuracy and compliance with FAO’s Data Protection Policy. This role requires attention to detail, familiarity with digital data tools, and a commitment to ethical data handling practices.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Collecting data and information on the activities of each component of the FAO emergency and programme components.

• Assist in compiling MEAL data for various activities, including beneficiary verification, post-distribution monitoring (PDM), post-harvest assessments and baseline/endline studies of FAO projects under the emergency and programmes components.

• Organizes and conducts phone-based surveys during the peak of the Call Centre (CC) and field data collection activities.

• Follow FAO Sudan survey methodologies and existing formats for data and metadata storage (databases, tools, protocols).

• Enter data received from interviewees and key informants into FAO Sudan databases using Kobo Toolbox and other computer software.

• Maintain a schedule of surveys and interviews efficiently towards their completion.

• Ensure compliance with FAO Data Protection Policy during data collection and management.

• Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Economics, Rural Development, Project Management or a similar field.

• At least one year of experience in conducting a similar assignment will be required

• Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Arabic.

• National of Sudan.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Building Effective Relationships

• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Transparency and Confidentiality.

• Communication Skills.

• Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Accountability.

• Working experience with UN agencies, international organizations, or NGOs in a similar capacity.

• Qualified female applicants and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply..