MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment and Learning) Officer

MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment and Learning) Officer-Nuzha

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation

DRC is looking for qualified candidates to fill the position of MEAL Officer in East Amman project. The successful candidate will fulfill MEAL responsibilities including, but not limited to: Post-Distribution Monitoring in beneficiary homes, assessment monitoring (Shadow visits), participatory monitoring activities, general satisfaction monitoring (exit interviews), and monitoring (pre/post testing and assessments) in order to ensure high quality of assistance and continual learning.

About the job

The individual will report directly to Base Manager. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Conduct participatory monitoring activities with DRC beneficiaries to get information and feedback on the quality and relevance of assistance, both in Sanad community center and within the wider community in East Amman
• Supprot in the data collection and data cleaning of the projects baseline, mid-line and end-line assessments carried out in East Amman area.
• Support the development of data collection methodology and tools
• Regularly undertake field monitoring visits to conduct household interviews, post-distribution monitoring, pre- and post- assessments, focus group discussions, shadow visits , and any required visits as planned with the MEAL Specialist
• Ensure timely and accurate data collection and entry
• Conduct monthly data analysis of collected data to feed into programme development
• Ensure timely reporting on monitoring activities in line with work plans and project timeline
• Provide regular verbal and written feedback on field observations and monitoring findings to the MEAL Specialist and relevant program staff
• Capture and feed into to institutional learning by contributing best practices and lessons learned from ongoing M&E activities and/or program activities to ensure the good quality of the outcomes.
• Identify and refer/report individuals with special needs, protection concerns, and any problems with DRC services to the MEAL Specialist and relevant program staff, as well as conducting phone call surveys in form of referral scorecards to monitor the quality of referral services provided
• Build and maintain good working relations with staff from East Amman program
• Other tasks as assigned by the MEAL Specialist

About you..

• the candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant work experience – preferably in social work, community development, non-governmental organizations, or civil society.

   

  Required / Desirable

  Essential attributes:

   

• Essential qualifications: Bachelor Degree in industrial engineering, social sciences, information management or other relevant area

   

• Preferred qualifications: Knowledge/experience with M&E specifically, information management or accountability. Skilled in all MS Office applications (particularly Excel). Basic knowledge at least of data analysis practices and data collection tools (particularly KoBo).

   

• Fluency in Arabic and English required

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

We offer

Contract length: Until 31 Dec contract including three months as probation period, renewable based on both funding and performance.

Level: D

Designation of Duty Station: Nuzha

Start date: As Soon As Possible

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 01 Sep 2018

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.