Consortium Coordination Unit MEAL Coordinator

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Coordinator for the Consortium Coordination Unit based in Tunis, Tunisia. This is an exciting opportunity to not only apply technical knowledge across multiple countries and contexts, but also to work with a multitude of stakeholders while guiding them through the complexities of MEAL activities in the Mixed Migration context. You will be part of a dynamic team based in Tunis and work with a large range of stakeholders across West and North Africa.

About the job

The CCU is currently implementing Mixed Migration programmes through two consortia and funding streams:  a Libya focused programme funded by EUTF and implemented by DRC, Cesvi, IMC and IRC; and a West and North Africa (Central Mediterranean Route) focused programme funded under the DFID SSS Phase II and implemented by DRC, IRC and the Start Network. The unit is currently overseeing activities in Libya, Niger and Mali with some regional components and a strong research and evidence component through the Mixed Migration Centre (MMC). The programme seeks to enhance access to basic services and develop the capacity of local authorities to manage displacement and migration flows in a protection sensitive manner.

The CCU MEAL Coordinator will provide leadership and technical expertise to ensure quality and consistency in the development and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning approaches within the Consortium framework (across program and members).  Specifically, will be responsible of the coordination and supervision of the monitoring and evaluation of the program progress and effectiveness respectively, in addition to collaborate with participatory program reviews as to facilitate learning within the Consortium framework. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Leading on and coordinating all MEAL aspects for both Consortia and other programmes that might come along;
• Being responsible for quality data collection and reporting, including management of logframes, ToCs, indicator tracking, external evaluations, etc.
• Providing technical guidance and support to all Consortium partners and their MEAL focal points;
• Developing tools and solutions for aggregation of data and outputs at Consortium level;
• Developing learning between countries and partners and making sure the learning is integrated in programming;
• Leading on producing accountability tools and thinking innovatively about how to improve accountability across the board.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to use your technical skills to support all Consortium members in building strong MEAL activities. We expect you to use your communication and leadership skills to build trust with your stakeholders and strive for excellence through high quality results, while being able to think outside of the box and propose innovative solutions. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• A post-graduate degree in humanitarian and/or development studies, social policy or a related subject;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the development and implementation of MEAL systems for humanitarian and/or development programmes (with key focus on protection, resilience and heath being an advantage);
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in Africa responding to humanitarian crises;
• Demonstrated understanding of M&E principles and processes, evaluation and research methodologies;
• Strong facilitation and training skills with diverse audiences;
• Proven experience in the use of common project design tools, including logical framework approach and theories of change;
• Fluent written and spoken English.

   

Desirable

• Technical training on MEAL theory and tools;
• Previous working experience in North and or West Africa;
• Remote and matrix management experience;
• Good knowledge of French and/or Arabic

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: 1 year

Level: F

Designation of Duty Station: Unaccompanied Family Duty Station

Start date: May 20th 2019

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Hara Caracostas hop.consortium@drc-tunisia.org.

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: April 7th 2019

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