Purpose of the Job

NRC Afghanistan country mission seeks to establish and implement MEL systems that will enable improvement of internal management, programme/project performance and evidence-based decision making. Within this context, the roving MEL Officer, is expected to strengthen Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems in NRC South area office; and contribute to the overall management of quality MEL data in NRC Afghanistan.

You can read more about this position at Job Description & NRC Grade Structure

Generic responsibilities

• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.
• Support and contribute to the development and implementation of MEL systems, including MEL SOPs, guidance, and tools.
• Participate in programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design, and budgeting for MEL.
• Support programme staff in planning for and executing MEL, including, data collection methodology and tools and data management, analysis, and use.
• Capacity building and training of programme and MEL support staff on MEL technical and conceptual areas.
• Contribute to organizational learning through area specific data analysis, and generation of lessons learnt and other relevant reports.

Specific responsibilities

• Coordinate process of M&E systems for the South Area
• Lead the accountability and MEL processes of the Area office including the Spot checks, Exit interview, and any other control measures.
• Support and contribute to the development of a data management system through documentation, implementation, and coordination of standardized information flow of M&E activities and reporting.
• Support with needs assessments, monitoring activities and reporting – as required.
• Support in standardizing M&E across projects
• Support in developing data collection methodology and tools, and in actual data collection, as needed.
• Support in data management and development of clear information flow between program and M&E staff, as needed.
• Ensure that monitoring data is reported in a timely manner to relevant program and managerial staff.
• Prepare monitoring reports in a timely manner and disseminate them to the relative stakeholders.
• Capacity building and training of program staff on M&E technical and conceptual areas, as needed.
• Ensure the inclusion of cash-based interventions and marked based programs in country and area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRC’s core competencies.
• Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses.
• Support the Programme Department in new initiatives, should these arise during the employment period.
• Other activities agreed and discussed.

Generic professional competencies: 

• At least 4 years’ experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting, of which at least 2 years should be with experience in implementation of MEL systems for an international NGO.
• Bachelor’s degree in social science, business administration, economy, computer science or another related field.
• Thorough experience with and knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Experience of working with multi sectors would be an asset.
• Must be prepared to travel to the field offices of South provinces.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods.
• High level English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing).
• Fluency on local languages Pashto and Dari.
• Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).
• Experience using SPSS, STATA, Epi Info.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and team working skills.
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity

Behavioral competencies

• Planning and delivering results.
• Working with people
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Analyzing
• Handling insecure environments

We Offer

• Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
• Mobile Phone with Top up Credit card.
• NRC will cover staff plus four (4) depended for medical insurance.
• Pension Allowances on monthly basis.
• Leave and Holidays according to Afghanistan Labor Law.

At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements