Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Technical Assistant Ukraine Dnipro
Support NRC Ukraine MEL unit in implementing MEL Plans including data collection and analysis.
Overview
Support NRC Ukraine MEL unit in implementing MEL Plans including data collection and analysis.
You have:
- A bachelor’s degree is required.
- 6 months to 1-year relevant experience required.
- Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context.
- Knowledge of different data collection methodologies.
- Proficient knowledge of Ukrainian and Russian languages.
- Good written and spoken English is required.
- Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection, data analysis, and validation.
- Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point is required.
- Knowledge of data analysis and visualization solutions such as Power BI is an advantage.
This position supports the NRC Ukraine Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) unit in implementing MEL Plans that includes data collection, data management, data validation exercises and data analysis. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 6 months to 1-year relevant experience.
Qualifications
Generic professional competencies:
- Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts desirable
- Proficient knowledge of Ukrainian and Russian languages
- Good organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good written and spoken English
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Minimum of 6 months experience in data collection and/or data analysis, or administrative assistance
- Knowledge of different data collection methodologies
- Knowledge of mobile data collection tools is an advantage
- Good knowledge of the software programs (MS Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection, data analysis and validation
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Knowledge of data analysis and visualization solutions such as Power BI is an advantage
- Knowledge of GIS software (e.g. EGIS) is an advantage
- Experience with handling insecure environment
What do We Offer
This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.
We are also looking for people who share our values:
- To be dedicated in what we do;
- To be innovative with our solutions;
- To act as one unified and inclusive team;
- To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible;
We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be screened on a rolling basis and interviews will be assigned instantly until a suitable candidate is selected.
Responsibilities
Generic responsibilities:
- Adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
- Support in standardizing MEL across projects
- Support in data management and development of clear information flow between program and MEL staff, and stakeholders
- Liaise with peer organizations and other stakeholders, and MEL staff in partner agencies to facilitate lessons learned and coordination
- Support the MEL unit in new initiatives, should these arise during the employment period
- Contribute to identification and designing of protection response to identified risks and needs in the context of the program implementation
Specific responsibilities:
- Support and contribute to the development and maintenance of data management system through documentation and implementation of standardizes information flow of MEL activities and reporting
- Support in developing data collection methodology and tools, and in actual data collection
- Assist program staff and MEL unit with data collection, data validation, data analysis and interpretation
- Conduct field trips to collect data, monitor and evaluate activities
- Ensure that monitoring data are reported in a timely manner to relevant program and managerial staf
- Reply to general information requests with accurate information
- Support and contribute to the development and maintenance of accountability system, including complaints and feedback mechanism, as needed
- Conduct technical training sessions for relevant NRC program staff in relation to MEL activities and tools, as needed
- Support and conduct learning sessions with relevant NRC program staff in relation to MEL findings
- Assist with the implementation of other MEL activities
- Ensure proper filing of documents
- Organize and schedule meetings and appointments, maintain contact lists
- Perform any other tasks as requested by MEL Coordinator
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in data collection methodologies used in past projects? | This assesses your practical knowledge and application of data collection methods. | Discuss specific methodologies you've employed and their effectiveness in your projects. |
| How do you ensure accuracy and reliability in the data you collect? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to data integrity. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to manage data in a challenging environment. How did you adapt? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What specific software tools have you used for data analysis and reporting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you communicated complex data findings to stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple data collection initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take to standardize MEL processes across multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share your experience in providing training or support to team members regarding MEL tools. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |