CCCM Information Management Officer

Provide MEAL support across programme sectors in field location

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Overview

Provide MEAL support across programme sectors in field location

You have:

  • A minimum of 2 years of direct, 'hands-on' working experience in conducting surveys, assessments, research, statistical data analysis, monitoring and evaluation of emergency or resilience programmes in conflict or post conflict setting.
  • Experience in data collection tool through ODK – KoBo toolbox system to design and convert the data collection tools in to ODK is desirable.
  • Experience in data management using Office, Excel, EPI-Info, ENA, SPSS and/or STATA including hands-on experience in data capturing and coding, analysis and reporting of indicator data as well as supervising data collection.
  • University degree in statistics, Information and Technology, Monitoring and Evaluation or related studies.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written communications skills as well as strong team working skills.

Contract

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Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, we are excited to invite you to join our team as a MEAL Officer****. If you are a skilled and motivated professional ready to make a difference, we want you on board! Together, we’ll work to deliver impactful humanitarian solutions in challenging environments.

Overall purpose of the role:

To Provide MEAL support across the programme sectors in the field location for the implementation of routine data collection, analysis & reporting, accountability, periodic evaluations, Surveys & Assessment in DRC-programmes in the field in collaboration with the MEAL Coordinator in line with the Country Office MEAL strategy.

Detailed Responsibilities:

  • Work with the program Managers (PMs) to develop a monthly data collection and verification Plan, ensuring that beneficiary groups are visited, and reports collected and sent to Juba by 5th of every month.
  • Develop MEAL plans within a month for each grant in the field location
  • Review monthly field reports and provide feedback on data quality, completeness and trends performance analysis before it is sent from the field to Juba.
  • Work with the relevant field programme managers for data collection, QA/QC and ensure reports are consolidated and sent timely
  • Support PMs on regular updating of the MEAL Database and ensure project managers update the MEAL Database
  • Carry out data quality checks on the MEAL Database and carry our programme quality and compliance checks in the field
  • Conduct regular supervision visits to each beneficiary groups and programme sites.
  • Provide training on MEAL for relevant field staff and ensure standardized M&E tools are used in the field.
  • Carry out spot checks on programme related trainings conducted using training reports and attendance sheets.
  • Target setting– Share the relevant indicators with the field team and work with the PMs to set and measure targets and monitor progress on the targets for each donor and in line with the indicators and population figures.

Support the implementation of Accountability, Evaluations, Surveys and Assessment:

  • Support the over-all process of Surveys and Assessment and research studies including data collection across all programme sectors, advising, supporting and helping practically as and where necessary including support to planning, logistics, participant selection, designing questions and selection and training of enumerators, data collection and documentation.
  • Plan and carry out Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM), Market Assessments, Rapid Assessments, beneficiary Satisfaction surveys and other pre and post implementation assessment where and when required.
  • Collation and reporting of lessons learnt and learning workshops in the field.
  • Carry out quarterly feedback meetings with community members and community leaders
  • Ensure good coordination with logistics and finance teams in the field on surveys, assessment and evaluation in the field.
  • Default field focal person for supporting FCRM activities (in conjunction with CCCM staff).
  • Support the Accountability focal person in conducting of Core humanitarian standards (CHS) trainings in the field
  • Working closely with Accountability focal person in the conduct Accountability Assessments in the field
  • Carry out regular analysis of Feedback and complaints and line manage the CRM desk.

Experience and technical competencies:

  • A minimum of 2 years of direct, “hands-on” working experience in conducting surveys, assessments, research, statistical data analysis, monitoring and evaluation of emergency or resilience programmes in conflict or post conflict setting.
  • Experience in data collection tool through ODK –KoBo toolbox system to design and convert the data collection tools in to ODK is desirable.
  • Experience in data management using Office, Excel, EPI-Info, ENA , SPSS and/or STATA. This will include hands-on experience in data capturing and coding, analysis and reporting of indicator data as well as supervising data collection.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written communications skills as well as strong team working skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in an effective, pro-active and timely manner.

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

  • University degree in statistics, Information and Technology, Monitoring and Evaluation or related studies

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)

  • MEAL Coordinator
  • Deputy Country Director Program
  • Technical coordinators
  • Area Managers
  • Field program managers

All DRC staff should master the 5 core competencies:

  • Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process
  • Collaborating: you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
  • Taking the lead: you take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
  • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
  • Demonstrating integrity: you act in line with our vision and values

We offer

Contract length: 12 Months

Band: H

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a challenging project you worked on and how you managed to deliver impactful results? The interviewer wants to assess your problem-solving skills and effectiveness under pressure. Describe specific challenges faced, the proactive steps taken, and the outcomes achieved.
How do you ensure the quality and accuracy of the data you collect? This question evaluates your attention to detail and methods for ensuring data integrity. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to train others on a new system or process. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects simultaneously? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you incorporated community feedback into a project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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