Assistant MEAL Officer
Job Description
Title: Assistant MEAL Officer
Company Name: Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED)
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Graduation in Statistics, Computer Science / Information Management or relevant subject
∎ Professional certification on MEAL/MIS or relevant topic.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED) a National NGO working in Cox`s Bazar district is inviting applications from suitable candidates for its Programme title `Integrated Nutrition Interventions for Malnutrition Treatment and Prevention in FDMN`S Camps & Host communities in Cox`s Bazar`. The Programme is jointly funded by UNICEF & WFP. SHED is looking for qualified candidates for the post of:
∎ Assistant MEAL Officer
∎ Department- Health and Nutrition
∎ No of Position(s): 01 (One)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ This position will be responsible to lead Integrated Nutrition Facility in Rohingya camp in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar that includes Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP), Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme (TSFP) Blanket Supplementary Feeding Programme (BSFP), IYCF, ECCD and CMAMI and other nutrition-sensitive activities as and when needed and deputize Nutrition Supervisor. Besides s/he will lead community-based nutrition activities including screening and referral of wasting cases, follow-up home visits, community-based awareness raising sessions, coordination and liaison at camp level, supportive supervision and reporting and conflict management at camp level.
∎ Supervised by: MEAL Officer
∎ Functional Supervision: Program Manager (Nutritionist)
∎ Job purpose: The Assistant MEAL Officer will be responsible to ensure the smooth and proper running of the program through providing systematic and regular MEAL related activities, monitoring and follow up of all activities at the field level through center beneficiary and field staff. The Assistant MEAL Officer will work closely with the MEAL Officer & other staff at camp levels.
∎ 1. Role Profile:
∎ Reporting to the MEAL Officer - Nutrition, the overall purpose of the position is to coordinate the collection, compilation, consolidation, and analysis of data to track programs/ projects activities, monitor progress and support impact measurement. S/he will also assist to serve to the MEAL Officer for all assessments, engage in reflective practice, and generate lessons from projects/program and prepare MEAL plans for nutrition program. S/he is responsible for establishing and ensuring better field level data management systems for the program s/he assigned to and coordinates the proper and timely evaluation of project objectives/impact. S/he will also assist to serve CFM focal for the existing Client Feedback Response Mechanisms. S/he will lead a team of CFRM in case absent of CFRM focal and ensure program staff participation in MEAL activities. The position holder will closely work with MEAL Officer, Nutrition Supervisors, Community nutrition supervisors, CFM Assistant and front-line staff, and community/facility volunteers. Overall, an Assistant MEAL Officer plays a key role in supporting the design, implementation, and management of M&E activities, with the ultimate goal of improving program quality and impact.
∎ Job Location:At anywhere in Ukhiya Upazila.
∎ Under the direct supervision of MEAL Officer - Nutrition, this position will undertake the following tasks.
∎ Support MEAL Officer in Program / Project Design and Learning:
∎ Assist MEAL Officer in context analysis, need analysis and situation analysis and keep updated regularly to meet the program requirement at any period of time.
∎ Assist MEAL Officer in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans, data collection tools, and reporting templates.
∎ Support development and make sure all the nutrition projects have tested monitoring tools that capture both program activity and indicators progress.
∎ Take part in assessments, evaluations, and surveys as assigned.
∎ Work with the program team to generate evidences regularly and share with program team.
∎ Coordinate synergy and cross-learning among different projects.
∎ Produce and compile summary monitoring reports regularly and share with MEAL Officer as required.
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation:
∎ Assist in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans for projects and programs.
∎ Conduct regular field visits to collect data and provide technical support to project staff in the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
∎ Responsible for tracking nutrition progress against monitoring work plans.
∎ Develop monitoring tools, checklist, and questionnaire in collaboration with MEAL Officer.
∎ Support MEAL Officer to ensure the on-time execution of nutrition projects major monitoring and data quality audit and field supervision, document findings and store in project file.
∎ Provide technical support to nutrition staff on information management system, proper data collection and record keeping.
∎ Support MEAL Officer in updating nutrition MEAL plan timely.
∎ Conduct regular data verification exercises to ensure reporting and collection of quality data.
∎ Maintain high-quality database for the projects in line with existing standards and protocols.
∎ Information Management and Reporting:
∎ Data compiling, cleaning & cross checking of raw data and maintain centralized Nutrition Information Management System of nutrition projects with different applications/digital tools i.e. Tableau, Power Bi.
∎ Actively work in the area of monthly reports generation i.e., WFP statistics, Food distribution, UNICEF-ONA, OTP, IYCF, CMAMI, GMP, Mobilization Report, School Health and Nutrition report, lead Mother Report and submit to MEAL officer.
∎ Assist to prepare for data collection & as well as Food requisition plan for the INF, compile and report monthly nutrition sector report such as 4W and submit to MEAL Officer.
∎ Assist in preparing different type of internal external project report and narrative report (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually) and submit to MEAL Officer.
∎ Conduct regular field visits to collect data and provide technical support to project staff in the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
∎ Assist in the design and implementation of baseline studies and end-line evaluations.
∎ Prepare ad-hoc reports as requested and timely submit to MEAL Officer.
∎ Assist MEAL Officer in analyzing data regularly to be shared with the internal or external stakeholder.
∎ Assist CFRM focal to ensure the projects have downward/ forward client feedback response mechanism and works with nutrition staff to make sure its implementation.
∎ Ensure high quality data are available on a regular and timely basis for reporting and programmatic decision making.
∎ Strengthen capacity and cross cutting.
∎ Responsible for the orientation of nutrition front line staff, and volunteers on the monitoring tools, Exit interview tools and train them how to use data for decision making.
∎ Assist MEAL Officer to orient program staff on the basic principles, practices and tools of client feedback responsiveness in accordance with standard SoP.
∎ Ensure CNWs data recording is correctly done at the facility level.
∎ Provide effective coaching and supportive guidance to the community workers and volunteers so that they can run and ensure data quality.
∎ Ensure organizational policies and donor compliances are in place.
∎ Be aware of, understand and comply with all of SHED's policies and procedures (P4, finance, logistics, HR, security management, PSEA etc.)
∎ Ensure that assigned volunteers understand and comply with all of SHED's policies and procedures (P4, finance, logistics, HR, security management, PSEA etc.)
∎ Work in a manner that always protects confidentiality.
∎ Besides the above-mentioned job activities, you have to do any other job assign by your supervisor & the organization as and when required.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 35 years
∎ Minimum 2 to 3 Years working Experience in Similar Position in NGOs/INGOs.
∎ Technical knowledge on Community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) programming
∎ Have good knowledge on Rohingya refugee programs.
∎ Demonstrated ability to think and manage strategically, plan and meet deadlines.
∎ Demonstrated leadership and supervisory role to lead a large field team.
∎ Fluency in English, both written and verbal as well as Bangla.
∎ Proficient knowledge of standard computer software is desirable.
∎ Pro- active with an ability to think analytically & results oriented.
∎ Excellent planning and organizational skills
∎ Ability to problem solving and good decision-making skills.
∎ Strong team player & ability to work in challenging environments.
∎ Experience in closely working with camp level is advantageous.
∎ Previous experience working in CMAM is an asset.
∎ Knowledge of local dialects (Cox's Bazar region/ Rohingya dialect is an asset.
∎ For extra ordinary/promising candidates, experience can be flexible.
∎ AGE Maximum 35 Years (on 20/04/2023)
Salary:
∎ Tk.40,000 (Forty Thousand Taka only)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Duration: Till 31st December-2023 with a high possibility of extension.
∎ Other Benefits: As per Organization/project provision
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 20 Apr 2023
Company Information:
∎ 15 Apr 2023
∎ Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED)
∎ Address : PC-180, Kayuk Khali Para, Fishery Road, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ Web : www.shedbd.org
∎ Business : SHED - the Society for Health Extension and Development is a renown organization of Bangladesh especially in Cox`s Bazar District was established as the successor to the ICDDR,B Teknaf Station following the closer of the former in September, 1989. The organization has flourished and stepped into one of the reputed Non-Government National Organizations in Bangladesh and engaged in transforming the lives of the community people towards positive changes in selected areas of the country. Currently SHED has been implementing fifteen more projects with Department of Women Affairs DWA of GoB, UN-WFP, UNICEF, HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL, Action Against Hunger, Solidarites International, CARE Bangladesh, USAID, Aroynak Foundation, GIZ in different upazilas of Chittagong and Cox`s Bazar District.
Category: NGO/Development
: * Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.* Candidates of Cox’s Bazar district are highly encouraged to apply.* Candidates from other agencies must submit their experience/clearance certificate/Job ID card/Offer letter/appointment letter (photocopy).* Mention the name of the position on top of the envelope & must be mentioned camp experience in CV.* Candidates are encouraged to apply quickly as this position will be onboard immediately.* Running Bachelor’s Student aren’t accepted.Attachments: Interested candidates must send their application with:* Cover letter with a date.* Update CV with two references including personal details.* Two copies of recent passport size color photograph.* Photocopy of all educational certificates including registration cards* Photocopy of national ID card, Experience & Clearance Certificate (S).* TIN CertificateSoftcopy must be submitted to:* PDF copy of application, CV with 01 copy recent PP size photo, educational certificates, NID card, TIN certificate and other relevant documents to be sent (To) via email: [email protected] by 3 PM 20th April-2023.Position’s name Application for the post of “Assistant MEAL Officer” must be mentioned in subject body email.* No hard copy will be received.* Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.* No TA/DA/DSA will be paid for the interview.* No application/soft copy will be accepted after the deadline.* Any personal communication regarding the issue be treated as the candidate’s disqualification.* Candidates from Cox’s Bazar district will be given preferences as local candidates.* This position will be on board within a short time, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.* Published: 15th April-2023* Deadline: 20th April-2023 by 3.00 PM.Females are highly encouraged to apply.Attention:If you think you, are a suitable candidate; Please go through the total circular very carefully again before submitting your application.
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 20th Apr 2023
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