Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer

Job title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Reporting to: Base Manager

Technical line manager: MEAL & Grants Coordinator Westnile

Overall purpose of the role:

The main purpose of this position is to conduct/implement comprehensive monitoring, evaluation and learning initiatives of DRC program in Rhino Camp, to ensure that Project activities meet the highest standards possible, and contribute to improving the capacity resilience of persons of concerns in Westnile.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with DRC’s Minimum Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Standards in all projects implemented in Rhino Camp. 
• Lead the development of indicators and project-specific MEAL plans in close collaboration with program teams. The MEAL plan is then used to populate DRC’s Performance Monitoring Tracker (PMT) and provides monthly updates and analysis of progress against indicators.  
• In close collaboration with the MEAL Coordinator and the program team, develop sector-specific data collection tools and ensure their proper use by implementing teams. The position will ensure the timeliness and quality of data collection, and ensure all captured data is managed according to protection information management standards and best practices. 
• In collaboration with the MEAL Coordinator, lead field-level assessments, including baseline, mid-term, end-line and post-distribution monitoring surveys, conduct analysis of collected data and write the assessment reports.
• Produce regular analysis reports with updates on the implementation status of all projects. This will entail flagging areas of concern, developing recommendations for corrective actions to share with the Management, implementing teams and MEAL Coordinator, and documenting lessons learned. 
• In collaboration with the MEAL Coordinator, facilitate field-level learning events to capture, document and disseminate lessons learned for internal and external purposes. 
• Under the guidance of the MEAL Coordinator, conduct internal project audits with an eye to ensuring means of verification are documented and reflect data reported by the implementing teams. 
• In collaboration with the program team, ensure the implementation of responsive Beneficiary Feedback and Response Mechanism, and all associated tools and SOPs.

Experience and technical competencies:

Essential:

• A minimum of 3 years of MEAL experience within the humanitarian or NGO field. 
• Demonstrated experience translating log frames and results frameworks into monitoring plans,  developing data collection tools and protocols, leading data collection and management process,  designing and managing databases, and analyzing data. 
• Proven technical skills in monitoring and evaluation and experience with both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and report writing skills.
• Experience using software applications such as Excel, Access, or statistics software such as SPSS, STATA.
• Previous experience with electronic or mobile data collection
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. 
• Excellent skills in the use of computers (MS Word, Excel, outlook Power Point).

Preferable:

• Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the operation area is an asset.
• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects desired.

Education:

• University degree in statistics, economics, social sciences or related discipline

Languages:

• Excellent oral and writing skills in English.
• Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the operation area is an asset.

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies. Applications close on 28^th March 2019.

Equal Opportunity

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels in light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunity: DRC is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethinic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.