MEAL Specialist

Salary: USD 1,044

Job Summary 

The purpose of the MEAL Specialist position is to support the MEAL system for all humanitarian unit projects. maintain the M&E systems for the humanitarian unit.  Under the technical support of the LDM Manager s/he is responsible for organizing and coordinating the collection, compilation, consolidation and analysis of data. She/he also establishes and ensures better data management system and generation of data for reporting and informed decision making. S/he will lead the design of M&E systems for individual projects within the humanitarian portfolio in line with the organization and donors’ specific requirements. S/he provides technical backstopping, training in the areas of MEAL and knowledge management and coaches and mentors project base and field-based MEAL officers. The position holder will work closely with the humanitarian program managers (HPMs) and FO staff to support monitoring and evaluation, the production and submission of timely quality reports and documentation and dissemination of learning. The post holder will also ensure periodic grant trackers and feedback and complaint mechanism.

Responsibilities 

Job Responsibility #1: Planning/ Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (35%)

• Lead project baseline studies, annual reviews, midterm assessments and post distribution assessments.

• Participate in project design processes and develop corresponding result frameworks and M&E plans

• Support the subsequent development of M&E tools and systems for all projects in the unit

• Ensure that detailed M&E plans are prepared for each project 

• Review project evaluation reports, compile and share lessons for future project and program design

• Support the incorporation of learning into new project proposals 

• Support sector managers and field staff in monitoring of project progress

• Design data collection tools and provide technical support for grassroot level staff who responsible for regular data collection.

• Support out sourced evaluations/assessments

Job Responsibility #2: Strengthen Accountability to Affected people (15%)

• Develop and Implement CARE Ethiopia accountability to affected people system (like information sharing, community participation, feedback and complaints response mechanisms etc)

• Implement and monitor CARE humanitarian accountability framework (HAF) 

• Receive, compile, analyze, share and file feedback and complaints

• Communicate and disseminate CARE’s feedback and complaints policies and procedures for staff and concerned stakeholders and partners.

• Conduct induction/orientation, training and capacity building of staff involved in accountability and protection 

• Works with the Human Resources Department and others as appropriate to develop an effective training on organizational code of conduct, policies and procedures and cfeedback and complaint handling for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.

• Produce regular internal (and external) reports on information sharing, feedback and complaint trends, response procedures, and relevant issues.

• Represent CARE Ethiopia in Inter Agency Accountability Working Group (IAAWG) and other networks

Job Responsibility #3:  Information Management (20%)

• Develop and maintain M&E information management system for the humanitarian unit

• Ensure the timely collection, analysis and utilization of project related information, including early warning information working closely with the liaison, reporting and information officer

• Oversee the regular maintenance of project MEAL information using appropriate database management system and makes accessible to staff and other stakeholders at CO level

• Work with senior planning and technical manager and the humanitarian program coordinator to promote learning within the portfolio of projects of the humanitarian unit

• Work with the program coordinator in preparing Humanitarian Situation Reports

• Ensure timely data provision of data related to Global Program Indicators for PIIRS

Job Responsibility #4: Program and Data Quality assurance (10 %)

• Develop strategies to improve project data quality and ensure implementation of strategies to improve the data quality 

• Ensure MEAL activities are in line with CARE MEAL principles, protocols and standards 

Job Responsibility #5:  Learning, sharing/networking (15%)

• Support and develop reflective practice forums for the portfolio of projects within the humanitarian unit 

• Initiate research/studies, particularly in relation to the project/program learning agendas and share results for wider audiences in and outside CARE to enhance program quality

• Represent and Link the country office with partners on issues related to Humanitarian unit MEAL

• Network with others to gain experience and share CARE’s humanitarian experience 

Job Responsibility #6: Other (5%) 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

Required:

• B.A. Degree in Social Sciences, Management Information Systems, Statistics or equivalent combination of education and work experience

• 5 years of work experience in MEAL, MIS, needs assessment, baseline surveys, regular progress monitoring, project evaluation

• Computer skills (Word processing, database management); data analysis

• Digital data collection platforms like CommCare, ODK,KOBO

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English Language

• NGO experiences in MEAL

• Knowledge of statistical software like SPSS and experiences in database development applying common software like MS Access

• Knowledge of local language

Desired:

• M.A. Degree in Social Sciences, Management Information Systems, Development Studies, or related.

How To Apply

If you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision, please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) through Ethiojobs.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Make sure you indicate the position title and location on your application letter.

Passionate and dedicated candidates who meet the requirement are strongly encouraged to apply, especially women!

CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

CARE Ethiopia is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework. CARE Ethiopia has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners.

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