MEAL Assistant (Afghan Male Only)
Orient and train data collectors, ensure proper data management
Overview
Orient and train data collectors, ensure proper data management
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Economic or relevant
- 1 to 2 years or more experience in the field of MEAL with national and international organizations
- Ability to prepare tabular and graphic presentations
- Data collection experience with Kobo, CammCare through tablets/smart phone
- Ability to frequently travel to the districts’ community where IRC has intervention
- Good written and communication skills in English, excellent Pashto and Dari language skills
- Proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint computer applications
Job Description
- Orient and train data collectors on their responsibilities for the complete, accurate, and timely collection and reporting of data and information. - Collect and enter the reported data, assuring their completeness and accuracy. - Maintain updated databases and assist in preparing reports. - Perform regular monitoring visits to Nangarhar and Laghman to each of the program sites and produce field visit reports based on each visit. - Visit the project activities and see that the work is going as planned and according to the quality and design of the project. - Conduct focus group discussions in the communities, as instructed, to obtain qualitative information for the project activities – particularly among women. - Provide feedback and information from the weekly and monthly reports to project stakeholders to improve the quality of programming; advise the Kabul main office of strengths and weaknesses, issues and concerns and successes reported or discovered. - Track progress towards achieving project objectives over time (weekly/monthly) and assist in preparing graphic presentations. These progress analyses will be prepared for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual project reports. - Perform other duties in case of requirement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Economic or relevant - 1 to 2 years or more experience in the field of MEAL with national and international organizations. - Ability to prepare tabular and graphic presentations. - Data collection experience with Kobo, CammCare through tablets/smart phone. - Ability to frequently travel to the districts’ community where IRC has intervention. - Good written and communications skills in English, excellent Pashto and Dari language skills - Proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint computer applications.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with data collection tools? | This question assesses your familiarity with specific data collection methodologies and tools relevant to the role. | Discuss specific tools you've used, how you utilize them in your work, and any challenges you've faced. |
| How do you ensure data accuracy during field visits? | The interviewer seeks to understand your approach to maintaining data integrity in your reporting processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for engaging community members in focus group discussions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |