MEAL Officer

Contract

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MEAL Officer

Anbar

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

About the job

The MEAL Officer will support the DRC area office in collection, analysis and use of monitoring and evaluation data for program improvement, learning and demonstrating impact. The post holder will lead the implementation of standard monitoring and evaluation activities for projects at the field office.

Geographic scope: South Area office – Based in Anbar

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project-based M&E in defined areas, ensuring that indicators are understood and required data is collected in a timely manner.
• Support, supervise and guide MEAL Assistants and short-term enumerators/ data clerks involved in planned data collection processes to ensure accurate data is collected and compiled.
• Ensuring data quality is of the highest standard, through checking understanding and collected data during pilots and practice. Training data collection staff and leading the efforts of field-based data collection. Lead collection, analysis, and reporting of qualitative data through Focus Group Discussions, exit interviews & case studies.
• Develop ME plan for kick off meetings in cooperation with the implementing teams and MEAL manager.
• Inform MEAL manager or MEAL specialist of his/her work plan, which is made in accordance with the general MEAL plan produced at an area level.
• Update weekly the MEAL Activity Tracker, with the planned and conducted MEAL activities.
• Maintain an overview on all indicators and collection of data as per the agreed M&E plan. This requires a full understanding the tools available to assess all indicator present on the Master MEAL indicator list.
• Following instructions for qualitative and quantitative data collection, ensure that quality analysis and reports are shared internally. Support with donor reports when necessary.
• Support the manager or MEAL Specialist to ensure that all Program activities have adequate data collection tools at all times as per Master MEAL indicator list.
• Participate in baseline and endline survey exercices.
• Build capacity of DRC staff in the use of the M&E tools.
• Be fully aware of and raise awareness on the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and supporting in conducting trainings when needed.
• Promote learning in the project, particularly on issues of program quality. Regularly analyze data and produce reports on best practices and case studies.
• Ensure that necessary reporting components are lined up in advance of report deadlines.
• Support in project based external reporting, such as Activity Info.
• Ensure that data for all projects is collected in a timely manner, and disseminated as required, via internal or external summaries, or reports.
• Act as area focal point when the manager is not available.
• Support teams with information management efforts, liaising with database and project staff to obtain required data and lists for MEAL follow up and analysis.
• Coordinate and Support the Accountability assistant with any required accountability tasks, as directed.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have the following:

1. Essential

• Minimum of 2 years programming experience in humanitarian and development context with a specific focus on M&E.
• Education: Relevant university degree or similar education. Advanced degree will be an asset.
• Competence using information technology including experience with word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software.
• Highly developed analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to write reports and communication pieces in English.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to detail a must.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound judgment, planning and team building and facilitating skills. Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player.
• Willingness and capacity to work in the field and travel frequently to project sites when needed.

1. Desirable

• Experience of working with UN or Non-Governmental Organizations.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing M&E systems and tools for an INGOs.
• Experience in training and capacity-building of staff.
• Experience with behavioral surveys, research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis and sampling techniques.
• Understanding of gender, protection, and human rights.
• Knowledge of the Syrian refugee and Iraq IDP crisis.
• Languages: (indicate fluency level)

English (fluent), Arabic (fluent)

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five 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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 9 months

Band: H

Start date: 1/Feb/2022

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the *apply button*****. All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. A****pplications sent by email will not be considered.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Closing date for applications: 9th January 2022

Please note: that given the urgency of vacancy the position may be filled before the due date.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.