Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer Afghanistan Kunduz

Strengthen MEL systems in NRC Afghanistan for improved management and decision making.

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Overview

Strengthen MEL systems in NRC Afghanistan for improved management and decision making.

You have:

  • At least 4 years’ experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting.
  • At least 2 years of experience in implementation of MEL systems for an international NGO.
  • Bachelor degree in social science, business administration, economy, computer science or other related field.
  • High level English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing).
  • Thorough experience with and knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs.
  • Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).
  • Experience using SPSS, STATA, Epi Info.

Contract

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Job Overview:

NRC Afghanistan country mission seeks to establish and implement MEL systems that will enable improvement of internal management, programme/project performance and evidence-based decision making. Within this context, the roving MEL Officer, is expected to strengthen Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems in NRC north area office; and contribute to the overall management of quality MEL data in NRC Afghanistan.

Caution: This role is national, only internal candidates from Afghanistan can be considered.

For more details about the Job Description and NRC's Grade Structure please click on: Job Description and NRC Grade Structure.

Generic Responsibilities

  • Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.
  • Support and contribute to the development and implementation of MEL systems, including MEL SOPs, guidance, and tools.
  • Participate in programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design, and budgeting for MEL.
  • Support programme staff in planning for and executing MEL, including, data collection methodology and tools and data management, analysis and use.
  • Capacity building and training of programme and MEL support staff on MEL technical and conceptual areas.
  • Contribute to organizational learning through area specific data analysis, and generation of lessons learnt and other relevant reports.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Develop MEL tools for gathering information/data from the field and keep up to-date data required for timely and quality reporting;
  • Compile and update CO level monthly output tracking sheet (MEL matrices), online GORS reporting, monthly MEL reports, Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) database,
  • Support need assessments, baseline and end line surveys, and programme evaluations particularly field data collation using mobile data collection methods training and supervising enumerators, data entry and analysis;
  • Support the project teams to improve quality of monitoring, evaluation, accurate reporting and learning, including training on MEL tools;
  • Support field Programme staff to implement project level assessments, including PDMs, baseline survey using mobile data collection methods, outcome measurement, training and supervising of enumerators, data entry and analysis;
  • Support the use of digital-based data collection using mobile phones/tablets; conducting regular monitoring visits from projects’ activities and reporting monitoring findings with relevant staffs.
  • Regularly monitor project activity and report the success, shortcomes and challenges to MEL coordinator.

Generic professional competencies for this position:

  • At least 4 years’ experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting, of which at least 2 years should be with experience in implementation of MEL systems for an international NGO;
  • Bachelor degree in social science, business administration, economy, computer science or other related field.
  • Thorough experience with and knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs, using both quantitative and qualitative methods;
  • Experience of working with multi sectors would be an asset.
  • Must be prepared to travel to the field offices of north provinces.
  • Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods;
  • High level English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing);
  • Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access);
  • Experience using SPSS, STATA, Epi Info.

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational and team working skills
  • Good cultural awareness and sensitivity

Behavioural competencies:

  • Planning and delivering results
  • Working with people
  • Communicating with impact and respect
  • Analysing
  • Handling insecure environments

We Offer:

  • Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
  • NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents.
  • Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law.
  • Top up Credit card on monthly basis.

Potential interview questions

Describe a situation where you implemented a new MEL system. What steps did you take? The interviewer wants to assess your hands-on experience with MEL systems implementation. Discuss the specific steps you took, challenges faced, and how you overcame them.
How do you ensure that data collected is both accurate and timely? This question aims to gauge your data management practices and attention to detail. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an instance where your MEL analysis influenced decision-making? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach training team members in MEL concepts and tools? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced while conducting field evaluations and how did you overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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