• Assist the MEAL Officer in baseline data collection and target-setting according to project objectives. 

• Contribute to the design and refinement of project-related MEAL tools and methodologies. Conduct regular field visits, assessments, and monitoring activities, including surveys, focus group discussions, and individual interviews in targeted communities. 

• Prepare narrative and monitoring reports in collaboration with the MEAL Officer and support in drafting case studies for learning and donor communication. 

• Contribute to building the relevant of staff by supporting training in monitoring and assessment methodologies. Maintain accurate and efficient data collection systems in collaboration with field and partner staff Support the design, daily functioning, and promotion of the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM), ensuring accessibility for beneficiaries.

• Record and track complaints and feedback from beneficiaries and implementing partners in the accountability database. 

• Ensure visibility and awareness on accountability mechanisms through posters, leaflets, feedback boxes, and other materials.

• Other duties as assigned.

Design

• Support the development, maintenance, and update of project MEAL systems, results frameworks, log frames, and MEAL plans in collaboration with program staff.

• Contribute to the design and refinement of project-related MEAL tools and methodologies.

• Assist in baseline data collection and target-setting according to project objectives.

Monitoring

• Conduct regular field visits, assessments, and monitoring activities, including surveys, focus group discussions, and individual interviews in targeted communities.

• Support the development, field testing, and adaptation of MEAL tools, ensuring alignment with project indicators.

• Maintain accurate and efficient data collection systems in collaboration with field and partner staff.

• Enter, manage, and analyze monitoring data, supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and donor reports.

• Monitor program compliance with policies and procedures and provide feedback to project teams.

• Prepare narrative and monitoring reports in collaboration with the MEAL Officer and support in drafting case studies for learning and donor communication.

Evaluation and Assessments

• Assist in the design and implementation of internal assessments, surveys, and evaluations.

• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and learning products based on evaluation findings and lessons learned.

• Contribute to the documentation and cataloguing of achievements, lessons learned, gaps, and best practices for program improvement and donor reporting.

Accountability

• Support the design, daily functioning, and promotion of the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM), ensuring accessibility for beneficiaries.

• Record and track complaints and feedback from beneficiaries and implementing partners in the accountability database.

• Ensure visibility and awareness on accountability mechanisms through posters, leaflets, feedback boxes, and other materials.

• Collaborate with the Accountability Officer and/or MEAL Officer to incorporate accountability elements into assessments, monitoring, and evaluations.

Learning

• Assist in organizing reflection sessions and learning reviews with program teams to share findings, trends, and recommendations.

• Support in integrating lessons learned into current programming and the design of future projects.

• Contribute to building the MEAL capacity of staff by supporting training in monitoring and assessment methodologies.

General

• Support the flow and accuracy of MEAL information and ensure deadlines are met.

Carry out other relevant MEAL tasks as assigned by the MEAL Officer and/or Senior MEAL Officer