MEAL Assistant (Afghan National Only)

Job Description

1. Orient and train data collectors on their responsibilities for the complete, accurate, and timely collection and reporting of data and information. 2. Collect and enter the reported data, assuring their completeness and accuracy. 3. Maintain updated databases and assist in preparing reports. 4. Perform regular monitoring visits to each of the program sites and produce field visit reports based on each visit. 5. Visit the project activities and see that the work is going as planned and according to the quality and design of the project. 6. Conduct focus group discussions in the communities, as instructed, to obtain qualitative information for the project activities – particularly among women. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. Perform other job relevant duties in case of requirement.

Qualifications

1. 14th Grade Diploma, in statistics, computer science/IT/or any sector or sub-sector related field, bachelor degree in relevant field will be an advantage.

2. 1 to 2 years or more experience in the field of MEAL with national or international organizations.

3. Ability to prepare tabular and graphic presentations. 4. Data collection experience with Kobo, CammCare through tablets/smart phone. 5. Ability to frequently travel to the districts’ community where IRC has intervention. 6. Good written and communications skills in English, excellent Pashto and Dari language skills 7. Proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint computer applications.