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Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Somalia

  • Organization: Trócaire
  • Location: Somalia
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Education, Learning and Training
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Closing Date: Closed

Trócaire works in partnership with national and local organisations, supporting communities in over 20 developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to bring about lasting change. Trócaire envisages a just and peaceful world where people’s dignity is ensured and rights are respected, basic needs are met and resources are shared equitably, people have control over their own lives and those in power act for the common good.

Trócaire seeks to recruit a dedicated Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer to support the organization’s MEAL and research functions and other duties as assigned. The MEAL Officer will be responsible for supporting baseline surveys, formative and operational researches, community feedback and accountability mechanisms and development of programme reports. S/he will ensure that these tasks are functional and well grounded, strengthening coordination and collaboration with all programme team and partner staff, while ensuring that MEAL is visible within projects.

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.

Reporting to MEAL Coordinator this is a fixed term contract for one year and is based in Gedo, Somalia.

Trócaire is committed to Safeguarding people within our programmes from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

· Under the direction of the MEAL Coordinator, ensure that the projects have solid MEAL plans, Indicator Performance Tracking Tables, and log frames

• Support project leads (Programme Coordinators) in updating the indicator tracking tables and provide necessary MEAL guidance regarding project performance.

• Support online reporting of the health programme on DHIS2 (MoH report) and Reporting Hub (cluster report)

· Responsible for building the capacity of program staff on MEAL.

• Operationalise MEAL community accountability mechanisms and forums where community are holding Trocaire to account on programme implementation as guided by the MEAL Coordinator

• Support the development of tools and guidelines for data collection, collation and reporting to facilitate timely and accurate collection of indicator data and tracking of beneficiary reach.

• Support program staff on project related M&E templates/forms for data collection; Output trackers (OT) and Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT) etc.

• Conduct field visits to monitor program activities / interventions against Quality Benchmarks/ Quality Checklists through qualitative and quantitative methods, and thereafter produce and share reports with MEAL Coordinator and the program team

Qualification

· Reputable University degree or higher qualification in Social Sciences

Experience

· At least 2 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of development

· Additional skills/experience in one or more of the following technical areas: health services delivery; health systems strengthening; child health/ nutrition; education, WASH, livelihoods and humanitarian projects

· Experience in conducting rigorous data quality assessments, research pieces and report writing

· Experience in supporting research assistants and consultants for quality data collection

· Demonstrated experience of developing communication materials

· Experience in data collection, analysis and reporting

· Experience with community engagement on MEAL activities

· Demonstrable experience in training others

Skills

• Proven technical skills in data management and assessments

· Significant knowledge of M&E design and quantitative and qualitative evaluation techniques

· Ability to present concise reports, reflecting the problems and possible solutions

· Excellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English and fluency in Somali language.

• Strong computer skills and a working knowledge of statistical software

• Technical knowledge of digital data solutions such as ODK, Kobo etc.

• Capacity building skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills

Qualities

· Shows drive, initiative, and commitment to accountability.

· Possesses an unwavering sense of integrity.

· Committed to continuing personal and professional development and to supporting the professional development of colleagues.

· Builds strong relationships and works effectively on a team, cross-organisationally and with external stakeholders.

· Shows flexibility, adapts easily to change.

· Empathy with and understanding of the work of Trócaire.

• Support program staff to strengthen joint planning and monitoring with partners

• Work with the MEAL Coordinator in conducting data quality assessments to ensure that collected data is validated, is accurate and consistent while providing feedback as necessary to program teams

· With support from the MEAL coordinator establish, implement and monitor Trocaire Complaints and Response Mechanism in all sectors and components of the operations in the programme locations.

· Maintain a complaints database and manage the complaints feedback and referral system in close collaboration with the Focal Person(s)/sector heads and management.

· Periodically assess capacity gaps in implementing effective accountability and CRM systems, and to design and facilitate appropriate training and capacity development sessions for staff.

· Assess beneficiary accountability mechanisms in place and lead strengthening of such mechanisms including through appropriately structured dissemination of M&E findings in the field.

• Provide support for all needs assessments, operational research, and evaluations.

• With direction from the MEAL Coordinator supervise external consultants while they are in the field for data collection

• Assist MEAL Coordinator/ Program Coordinator in preparing and conducting evaluations, project reviews and routine assessments such as Baseline Studies, Post Distribution Monitoring, Client Satisfaction Surveys and Community Based Nutrition Surveillance (CBNS)

• With support from programs teams and the MEAL Coordinator, develop quality case studies that will enhance reporting the external stakeholders.

• Work with MEAL Coordinator to produce MEAL monthly and annual reports

• Support the updating of data on Salesforce

Other Duties

· Any other reasonable and relevant area of work that, in the opinion of management, is consistent with the role of MEAL Officer.

Behavioural Competencies in Line with Trócaire’s Competency Framework

Leading: Reflecting our values of Participation & Accountability, acts to inspire and lead others to achieve their potential, demonstrating Trócaire’s values with integrity in order to achieve our organisation’s objectives.**

Communicating: Reflecting our value of Participation, being one organisation, communicating clearly and transparently across, teams, units, divisions, locations and other external organisations. Getting our message across with impact.

Collaborating: Reflecting our values of Participation & Solidarity, partnering effectively as One Trócaire organisation and, in solidarity, maintains positive relationships built on trust and respect.

Stewardship of Resources: Reflecting our value of Accountability and decision-making around the best use of resources. Using our resources transparently, sustainably, ethically, fairly & with integrity; acknowledging Trócaire’s reputation in the use of resources.

Delivering Results: Reflecting our values of Accountability & Perseverance, getting a quality job done through effective performance, planning and decision making.

Continual Improvement & Learning: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, constantly looking to learn and develop self, employees, and partners to better fulfil Trócaire’s’ mission.

Flexibility & Change: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, adapts positively to change and to different ways of doing things; manages or takes part in change processes in a way that is appropriate to role in the organisation.

For the Candidate wit**h the required experience and passion for the role, Trocaire Offers a competitive package of salary and benefits**

The closing date for receipt of applications is3rd February 2022.

For full details of
this position, please see job description attached.
To apply,
please send a copy of your CV and covering letter (quoting the job title
above) to: **https://trocaire.workable.com/

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