The Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability Learning Assistant (MEAL) will be responsible for field level monitoring of the implementation of projects and supporting evaluation and learning processes. In addition, the position holder will ensure the effectiveness and functionality of Accountability Mechanisms. He/she will monitor projects’ MEAL activities and update the beneficiary database and data collection. He/she will lead other monitoring activities such as random checks of distributions or project locations, home visits to beneficiaries, and post-distribution monitoring (PDM) surveys and reports.
The MEAL Assistant will work closely with the MEAL officer to implement best-practice monitoring and evaluation tools and assessments. These include training of casual workers on best practice approaches to data collection, including ensuring the respect for confidentiality and rights of beneficiaries. The MEAL Assistant will support the
analysis of results and help develop products to disseminate the findings of surveys and assessments, including drafting assessment reports.
1. Monitoring and Evaluation:
Regularly visit the field and submit informative field monitoring reports that capture project outputs and provide regular summaries of key issues raised during field visits and make relevant recommendations
Carry out random spot-check field monitoring visits to partner sites and produce monitoring and verification reports
Conduct follow up monitoring visits for beneficiaries (via home visits, phone calls, etc.) for beneficiary satisfaction, to understand and respond to evolving vulnerabilities and needs within households and camps.
Carry out regular compliance monitoring (including verification of
contractor’s work, trainings, distribution, beneficiaries’ selection, and data) according to agreed systems, procedures and standards.
Monitor project implementation and progress of programmes by use of qualitative, quantitative and participatory approaches in data collection from stakeholders
Conduct qualitative data collection
Enter data from FGDs, shop monitoring, observations and KIIs, participate in data analysis and draft reports
Compile data from surveys using relevant and appropriate computer packages.
Conduct data quality checks in the field and ensure accuracy and completeness of survey questionnaires
Support the MEAL officer with drafting the Accountability action plans and ensure its implementation on time.
Participate in data collection and process monitoring processes such as PDMs, FGDs, exit interviews etc.
Provide supervision of enumerators during data collection
Conduct data quality checks in the field and ensure accuracy and completeness of survey questionnaires
Ensure the WV and IPs databases are updated on time.
2. Accountability to Beneficiaries
Collect feedback and complaints of beneficiaries by answering the dedicated hotline
Collect feedback and complaints during distribution and any other activities using the dedicated forms
Reply to feedbacks and complaints in a timely manner respecting WV Internal Standard Operating Procedure
Monitor all feedback and complaints received, ensure action is taken and documentation is maintained
Communicate effectively with projects CRM focal points to follow up on the different feedbacks and complains per to the protocols
Coordinate with the accountability team field staff to make sure of all feedback and complains are address and recorded in the proper way
Ensure that beneficiaries are kept fully informed of progress as per as WV Internal Standard Operating Procedure
Share the updated information provision materials on regular basis through the preferred methodologies to the targeted beneficiaries taking into consideration that key information reaches beneficiaries and marginalized groups through a number of methods.
Ensure to be informed and aware of the projects activities to make sure to provide accurate information (in case information is missing ask the Program Manager)
Conduct and consultation activities as required
Coordinate with the MEAL officer and Senior MEAL officer to ensure that CRM mechanisms are in place.
Plan and conduct the Accountability activities for the implemented projects in the area with the MEAL officer
3. Research and Learning
Support the MEAL officer, Accountability officer and the Senior MEAL Officer with the implementation of Accountability activities.
4. Miscellaneous
Plan with MEAL Officer, Accountability officer and Senior MEAL Officer for data collection needs and activities
Participate and attend local and international capacity building events as required
Ensure that hard copies of data collected is kept at project sites
Conduct data quality checks in the field and ensure accuracy and completeness of survey questionnaires
Assist MEAL Officer and Senior MEAL Officer in MEAL documentation of information
Ensure quality control of data collected from the field based on completeness, reliability, validity, timeliness and integrity
Prepare informative field reports, identify shortcomings and make relevant recommendations regularly.
1. Required Professional Experience
Minimum one to two years of experience in working in a relief or development NGO with a focus on MEAL processes
2. Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
BS Degree in international development, international relations, public health, nutrition, statistics, community development, or other relevant discipline is required
3. Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in; development work, statistics, social sciences, monitoring and evaluation, information technology or related field.
• Additional experience with refugees, emergency response and NGO experience preferred.
• Computer skills, in particular email, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Working knowledge of SPSS an added advantage.
• Fluency in Arabic required, and ability to write and speak English.
• Good report writing skills.
• Detailed oriented and able to verify data quality.
• Strong communication skills (Strong interpersonal skills.).
• Good contextual knowledge of the local community and social/cultural constraints, realities and organizational relationships.
• Inspires trust within/outside of the organization.
• Develops high levels of credibility and accountability.
• Stays open to internal and external feedback.
• Agrees with the mission, vision and core values of World Vision.
• Finds fulfilment in work through creativity, risk-taking, initiative, and innovation, and encourages the same in colleagues.
4. Travel and/or Work Environment
The position requires 90% of the time to be field-based and 10% at office level
Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.
The position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally.
5. Language Requirement
• Excellent written English, with fluency in speaking Arabic and English.
• Ability to write very good quality reports in English is required.
If you meet our requirements and interested to apply, please submit your resume via the link below, only applications submitted via our link are accepted ." https://sy-koboviews.lmms.org/x/ihsHf0XO
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Qualified females and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
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We believe in equal opportunities for all applicants. We look at every candidate's merit, qualifications, and professional skills. We don't care about gender, ethnicity, race, color, or anything else. We want to create a diverse environment where everyone feels respected and confident.
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