MEAL Associate

Job Summary

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Support Unit Coordinator and the direct supervision of M&E officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and coordinating the implementation monitoring and evaluation activities across different program.

Job Requirements

Core Functions / Responsibilities: 

·    Provide overall monitoring and evaluation support in the day-to-day management and implementation of the project activities, including the implementation and administration of a database system to gather and process information on

·    Assist project focal points in the Migration Management unit in monitoring and evaluation related efforts, including verifying data entry is timeously done, accurate, and reliable, whilst respecting OUR CLIENT’s data protection principles and suggesting innovative solutions to meet challenges faced in data collection.

·     Assist the project team in regularly updating and improving the M&E tools by gathering quantitative and qualitative data/information on project activities.  Development of M&E plans and indicators to track project progress.

·     In coordination with the supervisor, carry out field and monitoring visits to the beneficiaries’ business sites including communities where community development initiatives are taking place and gather data on the support provided.

·  Collect, analyze, visualize, and present data through ad-hoc and periodic M&E reports, considering gender and protection disaggregated data

·   In coordination with the supervisor, conduct financial monitoring for specific projects, including updating project planners and highlighting areas of concern to project managers.

·  Support the Monitoring and Evaluation Expert Team (MET) to carryout joint monitoring, including regular quantitative and qualitative data collection approaches.

·    Assist in the further development and incorporation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to strengthen the project implementation and data management.

·    Ensure the appropriate documentation and filing of all beneficiaries in a database, including regular update of beneficiaries and project stakeholder information in various databases. 

Required Qualifications and Experience 

Education:

·       University Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration and Humanitarian      Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with Three (3) of relevant professional experience.

         Or 

·       High School diploma with Five (5) years of relevant professional experience

Experience:

·   Experience in monitoring and evaluation of Programmes related to migration management, particularly counter human trafficking, return and reintegration, direct assistance to vulnerable migrants including victims of trafficking.

Skills:

·   Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation – with specific experience in project development, data analysis, knowledge management, monitoring, and evaluation in the non-profit sector;

·       Demonstrated proficiency with MS office and advanced data science and/or statistical skills including knowledge of database management, statistical and project management software and data visualization skills is a strong advantage;

·       Excellent data visualization, analysis and writing skills

·  Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations, and private sector entities.

Languages

·       Fluency in English is required (oral and written).

·       Fluency in Pashto and Dari is required (oral and written).

 Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

 Required Competencies: 

VALUES - All OUR CLIENT staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

·       Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

·      Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

·     Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

·       Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

·       Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES - behavioral indicators – Choose a level.

·   Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

·       Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

·       Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

·    Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

·      Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES - Behavioral indicators – Choose a level.

·   Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.

·  Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

·       Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.

·    Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

·       Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.