MEAL Associate

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.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Provideoverallmonitoringandevaluationsupportintheday-to-daymanagementandimplementationofthe projectactivities,including the implementationandadministrationofadatabasesystemtogatherandprocess informationon

• AssistprojectfocalpointsintheMigrationManagementunitinmonitoringandevaluationrelatedefforts, includingverifyingdata entryis timeouslydone,accurate,and reliable,whilstrespectingOUR CLIENT’sdata protectionprinciplesandsuggestinginnovativesolutionstomeetchallengesfacedindatacollection.

• AssisttheprojectteaminregularlyupdatingandimprovingtheM&Etoolsbygathering quantitativeand qualitativedata/informationonprojectactivities.  Development of M&E plans and indicators to track project progress.

• Incoordinationwiththesupervisor,carryoutfieldandmonitoringvisitstothebeneficiaries’businesssites includingcommunities wherecommunitydevelopment initiativesaretakingplaceandgatherdataonthe supportprovided.

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

• 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.

• Assistinthefurtherdevelopmentandincorporationofmonitoring andevaluation frameworksto strengthentheprojectimplementationanddatamanagement.

• Ensurethe appropriate documentationandfilingofallbeneficiariesinadatabase, including regularupdateofbeneficiaries and project stakeholder informationinvarious 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

• 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.

Reporting to the Programme Support Unit Coordinator and the direct supervision of M&E officer

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.

This role has no team management responsibility

• Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.

• Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

• Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.

• Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.
  

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.