Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Assistant

Introduction

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 fulfillment 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 8,000 employees and also 8,000 volunteers, while managing a turnover of over 400 million Euro. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, nongovernmental and non-denominational relief organization. The Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest humanitarian NGO and has been ranked the 3rd best NGO in the world in 2018 (for the six consecutive years, the organization is among the top five of the NGO Advisor Annual List).

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency 

Background

DRC has been operating in Greece since November 2015, providing support to the Greek Ministry of Migration Policy in ensuring dignified reception conditions for refugees and migrants arriving on Lesvos island. In March 2016, DRC expanded its operations in Athens, in response to the changing context and the build-up of refugee population on mainland Greece.

Purpose

DRC Greece is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible and enthusiastic professional to work for its office in Larissa (Central Greece) as a MEL Assistant. Under the supervision of the Area Manager, the MEL Assistant is responsible for the implementation of pre- and post-intervention data collection, both quantitative and qualitative and directly liaising with the DRC programme’s beneficiaries. She/he will also work together with the MEL Coordinator on data consolidation, analysis and reporting and actively participate in the dissemination of the findings as planned.

Duties and Responsibilities

The MEL Assistant responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

• Support the development of data collection tools, such as questionnaires, checklists etc.
• Administer surveys, conduct interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs) and any other data-collection techniques necessary
• Give feedback and make recommendations for the constant improvement of the data collection tools and methods
• Ensure the safe storage and archiving of the databases under her/his responsibility
• Support the Area Manager in data analysis and report-writing as required
• Participate in the findings’ dissemination sessions to program teams, as well as to various stakeholders
• Accompany the program teams during key moments of our interventions offering technical support in putting in place previous recommendations

Required Qualifications

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques, including surveys, interviews, FGD, observations etc.
• Ability to present and meaningfully disseminate findings addressing to a variety of audiences
• Excellent Arabic, Kurdish (Kurmanji and/or Sorani) or Farsi/Dari language skills
• Excellent English language skills is a must
• MS Office computer skills, especially Excel

   Other Additional Qualifications

• University degree in international development, behavioral /social sciences a strong advantage
• Familiarity with gender and protection mainstreaming in humanitarian programs an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Capacity to build rapport with people from various cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of SPSS, ODK, NVivo, KoboToolbox or similar software highly desirable

Required Skills & Qualities

• Core Competencies of DRC:
  • Striving for excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Taking the lead
  • Communication
  • Demonstrating Integrity
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
• Proactivity, with a sound commitment to teamwork and with a spirit of genuine collaboration
• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to humanitarian principle and high sense of ethics
• Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are needed
• Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required
• Multi-tasking and organizational skills are must, and a good sense of humor

Terms and Conditions

• The contract will be under the Greek Labor Law (this is a national position)
• All allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus)
• DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development.
• The position will be based in Larisa (Central Greece) and national terms and conditions apply

Application Process

Are you interested? Then apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process. However, applicants must be aware that DRC cannot systemically sponsor non-EU citizen or non-Greek resident for all the steps of legal process to get a work permit and/or a residency permit in Greece.

Applications close on the 19^th of July. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Due to the urgency of the position DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.