Implementation of Project MEAL systems for all programmers in respective area

• Assist sectorial MEAL specialists in developing MEAL tools, contextualization and translation.
• Measure and report on indicators in compliance with DRC grant agreements and based on Project MEAL plans.
• Implement and update the MEAL plan monthly, including the collection, entry and basic analysis of program data.
• Review the Means of Verification for each project activity, providing regular reports to the MEAL Manager and guidance to program staff.
• Assist in drafting project-based MEAL Plans.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports to the MEAL manager on the implementation of MEAL plans and exercises.
• Train enumerators in data collection and supervise the enumerators during monitoring and evaluation exercises.
• Work closely with program teams, following their work plans and updating the MEAL plan accordingly.
• Support annual updates and rapid needs assessments in coordination with the MEAL Officer.
• Work with the MEAL Officer to conduct assessments, research, and other M&E activities.
• Conduct FGDs for gathering feedback on the assessment of current MEAL practices.

Data collection tools development and use

• Assist country office MEAL Team in the development of relevant and quality data collection tools for quantitative and qualitative research, e.g. baseline /end-line surveys, needs assessment questionnaires, PDM tools, FGD and KII guides etc.
• Lead on translation of necessary documents such as data collection tools and databases
• Lead field testing of questionnaires and coordinate it with the relevant specialists.
• Conduct all field data collection, monitoring exercises and evaluation plans through mobile data collection and paper forms
• Data management, analysis, and use
• Assist MEAL teams in area offices and in country office in basic quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Closely coordinate with relevant programme staff to ensure project-relevant information is shared and used to properly track progress of projects in the appropriate tracker at area- and project-level
• Collaborate with Programme teams at area-level to ensure actions are taken based on MEAL findings and recommendations, and document such actions in a Process Monitoring Tracker
• Enter questionnaire in Kobo
• Create short memos on quantitative datasets and qualitative transcripts
• Writing of field visit monitoring report after each field visit

Accountability

• Document all feedback received from beneficiaries and local communities and ensure that the feedback is addressed in a timely manner.
• Closely coordinate with the area MEAL team to ensure relevant programme teams properly implement accountability measures as per DRC standards and in line with the Core Humanitarian Standards
• Ensure all beneficiaries are treated with respect, confidentiality and are provided with informed consent with the support of CRM specialist.
• Support accountability specialist for Staff capacity building in term of providing training on existence feedback mechanism to the new employee and focal points.
• Assist CRM specialist in drafting the quarterly accountability report.
• Coordinate with MEAL TLs to share the monthly update of the CRM database
• Consolidate the CRM database of the area/field offices and make sure all data updated correctly
• Follow-up the pending cases with the area MEAL team and program team
• Receive and register feedback correctly through DRC hotline numbers
• Monitor CRM awareness in the distribution point.

Learning

• Co-facilitate the learning sessions.
• Report learning received from certain activities and data.

Other

• Assist in other tasks as required by the MEAL Manager/CRM specialist Team, including extensive support to all programmes/sectors and other areas whenever deemed necessary

Requirements: 

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• Two years of work experience in MEAL (working in accountability is an asset).
• Data collection tools development and use
• Experience in mobile data collection tools and using Kobo.
• Capacity to think critically and analyse quantitative and qualitative data.
• Capacity to produce good quality reports.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work with people from various groups and provinces.
• Understanding the sensitivity and needs of different groups of people.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Create short memos on quantitative datasets and qualitative transcripts
• Writing of field visit monitoring report after each field visit
• Ability to respond to urgent needs for reporting.

Education/qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in social sciences, Agriculture, humanitarian and/or development studies, or relevant field
• Maters, Diplomas or Certification in M&E, IMS, Statistics or related fields an added value

Languages:

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in both Dari and/or Pashto