MEAL OFFICER - AFAR, SEMERA

JOB SUMMARY The purpose of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer position is to ensure the MEAL system for JEOP project in Afar Region. He/She will be responsible for regular data collection, compilation and documentation of implementation progress, lessons and project level data. The MEAL Officer monitors data and information quality of Field level data. This position reports to the Humanitarian response manager. This position is responsible for activity and output level data. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS Job Responsibility #1: Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (30% of time Assists field staff particularly front line staff in developing regular data collection format, in field supervision, and data base maintaining, analyzing and interpreting data and ensuring forward accountability to the community and learning; Organizing field monitoring and evaluation to program sites; Assists the project staff in understanding activity/output project level data; Organizes participatory monitoring events along with the facilitators and team leaders, partners and communities; Compiles regular field monitoring report including lessons and provide feedback for the program and his/her supervisor; Participates on project performance review meeting at Woreda level as required and evaluation exercises; Collects and provides information and technical support in the preparation of quarterly or biannual reports and participate in panel monitoring; Ensure the implementation of project MEALplans/framework. Ensures consistency of information in different reports Participates in the formulation and revision of different reports and plans Responsibility #2: Program Progress Tracking (20% of time) Supports the production of monthly progress update of the project. Analyze plan versus achievements of the project and identify justifications for under achievements or over achievements. Analyze achievement against budget and advise project staff on cost effectiveness. Job responsibility #3: Strengthen Accountability to Affected people (20%) Strengthen and Implement CARE Ethiopia Accountability to Affected People(AAP) system (like information sharing, community participation, feedback and complaints response mechanisms etc) Implement and monitor CARE humanitarian accountability framework (HAF) Receive, compile, analyze, share and file feedback and complaints Communicate and disseminate CARE’s feedback and complaints policies and procedures to staff and concerned stakeholders and partners. Conduct induction/orientation, training and capacity building of staff involved in accountability and protection. Conduct FAM contextual assessment to determine suitable accountability mechanisms for the context. Conduct FAM functionality assessment to the already exiting accountability mechanisms. Job responsibility #4: Data/Information Management (20% of time) Ensures effectiveness and adequacy of systems to track flow of information on inputs utilization and project participation, including the process of beneficiary selection and project prioritization; Provides information management support to action research initiatives being conducted in the project location Submits updated data set to the required parties at all levels on project database on quarterly basis; Assists project staff in reviewing and revising project MEALplan and indicators as required; Maintains minimum set of MEAL reference materials at project level in the field office; Updates the program information system on regular basis. Conduct regular data quality assurance(DQA). Job Responsibility #5: Capacity Building (10% of time) Assists the field program staff in organizing MEAL related capacity building workshops/trainings to staff and Woreda /implementing partners ; Compile and share project related data among field office staff; Coach and mentor the front line staff on how to handle project database; Job Responsibility #6: Performs other duties as assigned (% of time 5%) PROBLEM SOLVING (Thinking Environment) Levels one and two of problem solving apply to the incumbent. The incumbent involves with daily routine activities, she/he also uses interpolative skills to pick and choose the right solution to address given problems. QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW HOW) EDUCATION/TRAINING Required: Bachelor degree in Social Science, Statistics or other related fields. Knowledge of statistical software. Desired: Job related experience and maintaining program data base, generation of data and qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills. EXPERIENCE: Required: 3 years of relevant experience with the first degree and 2 years of relevant experience plus post graduate degree. Desired: NGO experience. TECHNICAL SKILLS Required: Well organized, which gives attention to details and have some analytical skill; Computer skill particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point; Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skill; Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, participatory approach and sustainability; Proficiency in English and local language, both verbal and written. Desired: Utilizing programming and statistical software (such as SPSS) to compile data and information for various systems, and knowledge of basic monitoring and evaluation and research tools; COMPETENCIES Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, analytical ability, initiating action, interpersonal skills, developing teams, decision making, information monitoring, facilitating change, proactive problem solving, planning and organizing. CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS The job holder is expected to collaborate with the local community, government counterparts and other partners, with the program office’s supervisors, project/program managers, and other CARE Staff. WORKING CONDITIONS AND LEVEL OF TRAVEL REQUIRED The post is located at Semera with 70% field travel to program sites (different zones and woredas where CARE operating.