Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager

Job Description

Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager

Company Name: HEKS/EPER

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's in social science/statistics with at least 5 years of development and humanitarian response project management experience.

Experience Requirements:
∎ 3 to 7 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Starting date 01 June 2022
∎ Contract duration 6 months
∎ Contract type Full time
∎ Reports to Humanitarian Aid Delegate
∎ Coordinates with Coordinators, Managers, Officers, and Partners.
∎ ROLE PURPOSE:
∎ The MEAL Manager will be expected to lead on MEAL system design and implementation, evaluations, MEAL budgeting, recruitment as well as support proposal writing and logframe development at national level. The post holder will be expected to mentor and/or capacity building existing country programme staff.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Monitoring & Evaluation:
∎ Lead design and planning of needs assessments, in coordination other external sector agencies where necessary, ensuring assessment findings are documented.
∎ Lead design and planning of beneficiary selection criteria in collaboration with technical staff.
∎ Lead development and analysis of HEKS/EPER programme baseline, mid and endline surveys.
∎ Work with PMs in their development of sector log frames, plans, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks and plans. Contribute to development of programme plan/strategy and master budget.
∎ Lead development of Monitoring & Evaluation systems, design annual MEAL Plan and their roll out.
∎ Support managerial staff to carry out monitoring and evaluation of project activities as agreed in Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks and plans and to strengthen.
∎ To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere & CHS standards.
∎ Assist developing MEAL Budget and ensure regular follow-up.
∎ Regularly update standard tools for the collection and monitoring of Information and monitoring methodologies, taking into account the requirements of the donors.
∎ Accountability & Participation:
∎ Design, set up and lead on an accountability system and practices across all HEKS/EPER Bangladesh implementation areas.
∎ Implement accountability mechanisms at field level, such as complaints response mechanisms working on community assessment, design, implementation, review etc.
∎ Create and supervise mechanisms to ensure the accountability system is functioning appropriately.
∎ Learning & Advocacy:
∎ Identify learning and training opportunities for all program staff, develop a national MEAL training plan and work as a mentor and role model for staff. Capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work.
∎ Conduct training and awareness raising activities for operations and programme technical staff at field and country-office level regarding MEAL priorities and quality standards.
∎ Ensure that HEKS/EPER work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and support Interagency Coordination forums. This may involve taking the lead in coordination working groups. Participate in Interagency coordinated joint MEAL activities where necessary.
∎ Proactively identify key data & evidence which could be used to inform advocacy efforts.
∎ Identify key areas of research to enhance the quality and impact of HEKS/EPER programmes. Support program/project managers in integrating research into existing projects. Seek out and engage research funding sources and partnerships.
∎ Capacity Strengthening:
∎ Promote a knowledge-sharing environment that builds knowledge, skills and services for the benefit of the organisation.
∎ Organize and conduct capacity development trainings.
∎ Support project team and partners in extracting lessons learnt and good practices.
∎ Develop learning sharing mechanisms and manage information dissemination in a targeted and timely manner for knowledge development.
∎ Data Management and Reporting:
∎ Establish and maintain google web-based databases for report information.
∎ Perform data quality checks to ensure that field data is reliable and accurate.
∎ Prepare and present summaries and analyses of data and analytical reports.
∎ Use GIS mapping for map production and geographic data management.
∎ Safety and Security:
∎ Share any security information with the HAD.
∎ Provide timely incident report to the HAD as needed.
∎ General:
∎ Deliver high quality results in line with the terms of reference agreed in advance - to do this in a way which maintains the reputation of the Humanitarian Department.
∎ Comply with HEKS/EPER policies and practice with respect to code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
∎ Proactively support HEKS commitments to gender equality, child protection and disability sensitivity: i) Implement all work-related activities with a gender, disability and child protection lens, considering the different needs, concerns and ideas of our staff and beneficiaries ii)Ensure the incorporation of gender equity principles in all policies and activities iii) Encourage the participation of all genders in meeting and on committees iv)Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.
∎ To perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Experience in information management related activities is a must.
∎ Professional requirements:
∎ 3-7 years of experience in undertaking MEAL experience in humanitarian context.
∎ Previous first phase emergency response experience.
∎ Good knowledge in designing assessment and studies in humanitarian contexts.
∎ Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way
∎ forward.
∎ Excellent analytic skills in EXCEL, mapping in QGIS and KOBO experience. Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
∎ Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating and accountability.
∎ Proven capacity to supervise (directly or indirectly), train and coach staff.
∎ Experience of supporting the preparation of successful funding proposals for donors.
∎ Keep strong coordination with other implementing agencies, donors and local governmental authorities at field level.
∎ Language:
∎ Fluent English skills (written and spoken).
∎ Knowledge in Chittagonian language will get preference.
∎ Personal requirements:
∎ Willingness to accept frequent field missions.
∎ Ability to establish collaborative relationships with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
∎ Strong attitude to take initiative, work autonomously and achieve results effectively.
∎ Flexibility and Stress-management.
∎ Respect of HEKS/EPER mission and values.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 12 May 2022

Company Information:
∎ 19 Apr 2022
∎ HEKS/EPER
∎ Business : International NGO

Category: NGO/Development

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