Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Team Leader

Contract

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Who are we?

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 fulfillment 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.

DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

DRC Yemen’s response

Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of 450 staff, DRC upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community level.

Overall purpose of the role

This managerial position is under the overall guidance of the Country MEAL Manager. S/he will contribute to the development and implementation of DRC Yemen MEAL framework, with particular focus on designing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning plans for all projects within the specified locations as well as other geographic locations whenever requested. S/he will have responsibility for designing and implementing MEAL activities under the direct supervision of MEAL Manager. S/he will also be required to analyze the data gathered and advise the project managers and senior management on issues relating to programme quality. In addition, s/he will be responsible for ensuring that DRC Yemen’s activities in the locations meet the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) obligations at project and programme level, including developing and overseeing the establishment of beneficiary feedback mechanisms.

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate MEAL activities (monitoring visits, baseline assessments, end line assessments, PDMs, Market Assessments, or any other assessments thematic assessments) in consultation with MEAL Manager and Area Manager.
• Provide regular updates on program progress against indicators for programmatic components, and ensure all delegated IPTTs are updated and shared with MEAL Manager and Area Manager on a timely basis.
• Provide regular updates on program progress, challenges, feedback, learning, and other issues with MEAL Manager and Area Manager.
• Coordinate MEAL reports (baseline, midterm, end line, PDM, ODM, field visit, verification and other MEAL reports).
• In coordination with MEAL Specialist – IM, support in the rollout of the information management system to ensure timely and accurate data is sent to the data focal point.
• In consultation of MEAL Manager, lead the recruitment process of MEAL staff and casual labors as well as build the capacity building of them.
• Act as the focal point for the Beneficiary Feedback Mechanism in coordination with MEAL Manager.
• Document lessons learnt and share with the MEAL Manager and Area Manager.
• Implement the annual MEAL Assessment set out by MEAL Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by MEAL Manager.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the design and implementation of M&E in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN.
• Ability to work in structured manner and independently with limited oversight.
• Knowledge and experience regarding CHS.
• Ability to remotely manage individuals.
• Excellent data analysis and report-writing skills.
• Demonstrable experience of developing monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Experience providing training and support to project staff.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, including a supportive working style.
• Understanding of various donor requirements such BHA- USAID, WFP, ECHO, YHF, e.t.c.

Competencies:

• Adheres to the DRC’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the DRC Yemen Program;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Willingness to travel very frequently to field sites and percent of the time.
• Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships;
• Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and partners to facilitate the provision of support;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral): sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in social science, IT, computer science, statistics, economics, M&E science or related field.

Languages:

• Advanced English proficiency
• Fluency in Arabic

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant one year contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work As soon as possible, and be willing and able to work in Sana’a.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. This position will be placed at Band (G Manager).

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or the link below. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

Applications close Ocotber 15th, 2023. The written test /interviews are expected to take place**, maxmum two weaks after the colsing date.**

Need further information?

For more details on this position, please contact [email protected] .

Please note that applications sent directly to the email will not be considered****.

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