Protection and Rule of Law MEAL Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW: The PRoL MEAL Assistant carries out well-defined tasks contributing to the development, performance, integrity, and security of PRoL program databases. This role involves performing various database-related tasks, including data entry, data cleanup, database management, and statistical reporting, all under the supervision of the PRoL MEAL Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Data Entry and Management:
o Enter client, activity, and program-related data promptly and accurately into approved databases. 
o Assist in developing and managing a filing system for PRoL reports and records.
o Ensure the immediate input of data into IRC databases.
• Data Cleanup and Quality Assurance:
o Perform regular data cleanup to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
o Report any logical errors or missing data to relevant staff.
o Test databases, correct errors, clean up data, and make necessary modifications as directed.
• Reporting:
o Generate statistical and graphical reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis using non-identifiable information.
o Assist in producing reports using Commcare and other tools as needed.
• Confidentiality and Compliance:
o Ensure forms, databases, and record-keeping comply with international and IRC standards, maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality.
o Adhere to IRC IT security procedures and measures to safeguard information against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification, or disclosure.
• Support and Coordination:
o Liaise with the M&E unit as required.
o When required, conduct field visits to evaluate the outcomes of IRC program activities and activities of the partners.
o Attend PRoL and IRC meetings and trainings as needed and as requested by the supervisor. 
o Assist with staff training on the use of MEAL tools as needed
• Documentation and Record-Keeping:
o Maintain entered data to ensure it can be tracked and reconciled easily in accordance with IRC policies and protocols.
o Assist in summarizing the entered data in statistical reports as appropriate.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Position reports to: PRoL MEAL Officer
Position directly supervises: None
Other Internal and/or external contacts: 
Internal: Sn Integrated Protection Coordinator, PRoL Managers, PRoL Senior Officers, 
External: IRC current and potential clients, PRoL Partners

REQUIREMENTS
Apply knowledge of procedures and systems to perform the requirements of the job; skills and knowledge typically acquired through a combination of job-related training, some on-the-job experience and some formal education including:
• Proficiency in data entry and database management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of data confidentiality and security practices.
• Ability to generate statistical and graphical reports.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and liaise with different departments.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word;
• Willingness to travel to various regional and field-level offices 
• Language Ukrainian, Russian – fluent; English – working knowledge.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
• Travel to other locations is needed up to 30% of time
• Work in the matrix organization
• Fast pace of working, multitasking and adaptivity
IRC employees are eligible to the following benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Purposeful job and development opportunities
• English classes and unlimited online training courses
• Life Insurance
• Medical insurance for staff and family members
• Free psychological support to employees and their family members
• 30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements
• Up to 10 days of paid medical leave

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
IRC builds diverse and inclusive teams of professionals who promote team engagement, inclusion and cohesion,
critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
The International Rescue Committee is determined to protect the people it serves, its staff and any person
associated from all kinds of harm, abuse, and violence, including sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. It is
committed to taking all necessary preventive measures and creating an environment where people feel safe and can report misconduct. IRC workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. The IRC also operates and enforces a set of complementary institutional policies to protect clients and staff from harm and abuse through the Adult and Child Safeguarding policies, the Respect at Work and Harassment-free Workplace policies, the Anti-retaliation and Reporter Protection policy, which are complemented by the IRC Global Reporting guidelines. These commitments are accessible in English and in Ukrainian language via this link: https://rescue.box.com/v/irc-safeguarding-policies.

Where misconduct is alleged, IRC follows a Zero-tolerance approach and takes all necessary actions and corrective measures. The IRC investigation unit comprises of experts and trained investigators that ensures professional survivor-centered investigations are conducted if allegations of safeguarding violations are reported through the safe and accessible reporting channels that IRC makes available to its staff, partners, and clients. IRC is also an active member of the Inter-Agency Working Group on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) set-up in Ukraine.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive,
respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC
expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people who are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that
provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-
sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.