M&E/MEAL Officer

JOB Vacancy Announcement #: 7538

Job Title: M&E/MEAL Officer

Application deadline: 11.10.2022

Duty Station: Arraqa

Job Requirements:

University education in relevant areas such as computer science, social sciences, engineering or statistics
A minimum of 2 years of working experience in a related field.
Possess basic technical knowledge of M&E approaches and techniques in some or all the following areas: Outputs, Outcome monitoring; Theories of Change, Logical frameworks, Data collection, Basic data analysis, Accountability, Client feedback mechanisms.
Experience in conducting primary quantitative data collection and data entry.
Basic proficiency and experience with mobile data collection such as Kobo, Cone Care, ODK Collect is required.
Good computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel; and Word – with experience in writing reports.
Self-motivated and pro-active attitude with good organization, planning, and analytic skills, including prioritizing work, multi-tasking, and attention to detail.
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and in constantly evolving work environments.
Demonstrated analytical, systematic-thinking, and problem-solving skills are definite assets.
Proficiency in Arabic both written and spoken is required. A good command of English is required.

At IRC – we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment.

We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other human demographic.

Professional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Client Responsiveness: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.

Diversity and Inclusion: at IRC, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, nationality, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. More importantly, creating a safe workspace environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work.

IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting. All IRC staff, wherever they are located, are accountable for creating an environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.

Job Description:

Technical Quality and Sustaining MEAL Systems (50%)

Collaborate with MEAL/TPM and program staff to ensure that data is collected, compiled, checked for its quality and completeness in compliance with IRC and donors’ standards for data quality.
Oversee daily movement planning to ensure alignment with weekly plans and coverage of needed activities based on programming.
Contribute to the monthly planning of MEAL activities that is led by the M&E manager and use this plan as a basis for planning weekly and daily monitoring activities for activities implemented directly and through partners, s/he will also keep adjusting the shared activity plan to adapt to the continuous changes in context and priorities.
As instructed by the M&E Manager, coordinate with programs focal points, partnership unit and other stakeholders to obtain needed information, lists, dates, etc. that are important to ensure smooth implementation of monitoring activities and/or adjusting MEAL activity plan
Ensure that all monitoring is done according to the monitoring plans and indicator definitions using the appropriate tools and methods provided by the technical coordinators/advisors and as approved by the M&E Manager
Ensure that M&E planning/trackers are always up to date.
Coordinate and conduct monitoring activities according to the M&E matrixes/plans as approved by the M&E Manager.
Ensure that Client Responsiveness (CR) Materials are distributed during monitoring missions conducted by the IRC and TPM team.
Support in spreading awareness about the IRC’s CR mechanisms as instructed by the M&E Manager

Data collection, Validation and Quality Check (50%)

On-demand data collection, as well as data quality evaluations, reviews, analyses, and validations
Support coordination between the various parties to facilitate regular data collection which may be carried out by third parties and the programs.
Keep track of all fieldwork preparations, such as piloting data collection instruments, training and development, and pre-sharing of plans with relevant parties.
Active involvement in the development of new data gathering tools, the review of existing data collection methods, and the creation of data collection plans.
Ensure that the best data gathering techniques are followed in compliance with IRC guidelines.

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: M&E Manager

Position directly Supervises: M&E assistants and Incentive Workers

Key External Contacts: Partner organizations, other humanitarian actors, Third-Party Monitors

Job Overview/Summary

Reporting to and technically supported by the M&E Manager, the M&E/MEAL Officer works in close collaboration with program teams to optimize monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning capacities and opportunities of the IRC mission in NES to ensure high-quality programming for the clients we serve and support the global ambitions of IRC Strategy 100, and the Country Strategic Action Plan. The M&E/MEAL Officer oversees, leads and implements MEAL activities of a specific project or area within the Ar Raqqa team

Salary Grade: 8B

Department: MEAL Unit – Syria Country Program

Advertiser: IRC

Other Information’s:

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How to Apply:
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