The purpose of this position is to provide essential support to regional programs through setting up quality assurance system. build capacity project staff to deliver as per the agreed targets and quality as accountable to beneficiaries and donors. He/ She will lead the ensure strong monitoring and evaluation systems and ensure that the NECR program quality, effectiveness and appropriateness to the need and situational context. This includes, establishing evidence-based knowledge to inform the program direction and effective monitoring system across all sectors of the development and humanitarian program, to ensure the quality of intervention. The MEAL Manager will also lead on building the capacity of the grant and AP MEAL staff.
Quality Program Support and MEAL Systems Management
Documenting Learning
- Lead the documentation of learning for NECR program and share with the program and technical team for considering in the new designs and adjustment of ongoing implementation. Promote learning in the project, particularly on issues of program quality and contribute to quality assurance of projects.
- Regularly produced and report on best practices and case studies; ensure new analysis and information is available.
- Provides technical support in evaluations and other research activities, including engaging in ToR preparation, selection of consultants, review of evaluation design and data collection methodology, data quality assurance, data analysis, involvement of stakeholders and dissemination plan.
- Ensure there is a system to document lessons learned and best practices, advise on and shape current implementation andinform future design.
- Provide MEAL technical support to the PMs and the Information System Manager (ISM) in developing effective and standardized IM systems.
equired Education,
Masters or bachelor Degree in a relevant subject in statistics, mentioning & data management, economic development. or a related field
-Master's Degree in the aforementioned fields is Desirable
Hostile Environmental Awareness Training or other recognized personal security course. (Preferred)
Further complementary professional qualifications in MEAL. IM, etc is an asset.
Required Professional Experience
- At least 5 years demonstrated field-based experience with grant acquisition and management including experience working with USG, UN agencies and EU proposal funding process.
- Experience in project concept proposal writing to a high standard.
- experience with mobile data correction such as Koba. CommCare, OOK Collect are crucial as well as proficiency with Microsoft Excel. SPSS. SATA or other similar software.
Very high attention to detail, with experience refining and editing professional-level content. Advanced writing skills in English.
Experience in large scale humanitarian emergencies.
- Effective in written and verbal communication in English
Good understanding of working with under the donor regulations of USAIO/BHA, EU. UNOCHA. etc
Good understanding of World Vision and Sphere relief standards, as well as the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct. Strong capacity building and facilitation skills
Experience of working in humanitarian and development programs Experience developing project proposals and log frames
- Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
- Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills. including planning/participating in evaluations.
- Experience of training and capacity building; strong presentation skills
- Experience developing and improving monitoring and data collection systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including negotiation and coaching.
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
- Experience of representation and ability to represent effectively in external forums.
- Ability to write clear and well arranged project reports.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
- Minimum four (2) years of MEAL experience within the development I humanitarian sector, including experience working with BHA, ECHO. USG. UN agencies and EU proposal funding process.
- Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non formal methods together with strong presentation and reporting skills.
- Proven knowledge and experience of designing and delivering automated MEAL dataflows using CommCare and Power Bi, or similar software, and experience of GIS mapping is preferred.
- Self-motivated with excellent organization. planning, and analytical skills - able to work without close supervision. including prioritizing work and multi-tasking.
- Very high attention to detail, with experience refining and editing professional-level content.
- Advanced writing skills in English.
- Experience in large scale humanitarian emergencies.
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