Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer
Manage and evaluate MEAL programs effectively
Overview
Manage and evaluate MEAL programs effectively
You have:
- University degree or its equivalent in Monitoring & Evaluation, Project Management, Statistics, or related fields with at least 2 years of experience.
- Proficient in development of data entry programme, management, analysis and in using statistical analysis software (SPSS, STATA, Advanced Excel, etc.).
- Knowledge of MEAL and application of its tools and systems.
- Experience with Kobo/ODK.
- Familiarity with Power BI.
- Good command of Microsoft Access and CommCare.
- Experience in database development and system maintenance.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Good time management, communication, interpersonal, training, and leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and diplomatically manage collegial relationships.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions mainly for MEAL management and reporting.
Job Description
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Qualifications
Education:
- University degree or its equivalent (from a recognized institution) in Monitoring & Evaluation, Project management, , Statistics, Data Science, Development, or other related Social Sciences fields with at least 2 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation related assignments.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of MEAL and application of its tools, and systems - Proficient in the development of data entry programme, management, analysis and in using statistical analysis software (SPSS, STATA, Advanced Excel etc.) - Development of data collection tools - Experience with Kobo/ODK - Familiarity with Power BI. - Good command of Microsoft Access - Good command of CommCare. - Experience in database development and system maintenance - Good time management, communication, interpersonal, training and leadership skills. - Experience from working within technical expertise area in a humanitarian context. - Microsoft Office application - Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and diplomatically manage collegial relationships. - Respond to program’s data needs as quickly as possible to support evidence-based decision making. - Work productively in a team environment and the ability to meet unexpected demands - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision - Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions thereof – mainly for MEAL management and reporting. - Observing deadlines and achieving results - Giving, receiving, and documenting clients’ feedbacks. - Pay attention to details and set priorities
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to analyze complex data to support decision-making? | This question assesses your analytical skills and ability to apply data in real scenarios. | Provide a specific example where your data analysis influenced a positive outcome. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when dealing with multiple deadlines? | Interviewers want to understand your time management strategies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to communicate data findings to a non-technical audience. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain your experience with MEAL tools and how you applied them in past projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage feedback from clients or stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |