Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Team Leader

 Vacancy Announcement

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) 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. In Myanmar, DRC has been present since 2009.

DRC is currently engaged in responses in Rakhine, Kachin, and Northern Shan states. Our response targets displaced, and displacement affected communities and other vulnerable communities in some of the most deprived areas of Myanmar. Key activities include protection (including Child Protection, GBV and Protection Monitoring), Camp Coordination and Management, WASH, Economic Recovery and Humanitarian Mine Action.

To support and strengthen the DRC programme in Myanmar we are looking for highly motivated and capable candidates to fill the position of

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Team Leader (1 Post)

Duty Station      : Lashio Office, Shan State

Reporting to      : Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Manager

Direct Report    : 2-3 MEAL Officers depending on the project expectation.

Overall purpose of the role:

The growing complexity of the DRC/ operating environment in Myanmar puts programming quality at risk if staff are not appropriately supported and supervised. The MEAL team leader is expected to guide the monitoring and evaluation subordinates including information management officer, monitoring and evaluation officers, accountability officers and project staff to ensure proposed monitoring and evaluation plan is executed with utmost quality oversight.

Main responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate assessments and routine monitoring activities.
• Provide technical support to MEAL Officers and program staffs.
• Analyze data and write reports.
• Coordinate MEAL activities with program teams and partners in NSS

Monitoring and evaluation

• Lead in routine assessments (PDMs, feedback surveys, satisfaction surveys, etc.) from planning to reporting.
• Provide technical support to program and partners including MEAL system designs and capacity building.
• Conduct data quality assurance on all activities, including auditing data quality and making regular field visits.
• Lead in the tracking of achievements and indicators for projects/programs
• Will act as the primary MEAL focal point and liaison for partners.
• Oversee data management activities.
• Support Programme Team, and Partners, in development of criteria, tools and methodologies for assessment and beneficiary selection

Accountability

• In conjunction with the areal MEAL Manager, liaise with MEAL Coordinator on CFM activities (CFM roll-out, accountability system)
• Coordinate with MEAL Officer(s) and program teams to implement CFM activities (roll-out, service mapping, closing cases, etc.)

Learning and project quality

• Assist area MEAL Manager in planning and leading lessons learned workshops (including presenting results of assessments to program managers and program staff)
• Assist area MEAL Manager in planning and leading data review workshops (including presenting data analyses to program managers and other program staff)
• Share results of indicator tracking and other assessment results regularly with program teams

Capacity building

• With the support of the area MEAL Manager, provide technical support to partners, including developing tools, planning surveys, data analysis.
• With the support of area MEAL Manager, provide relevant MEAL trainings to program staffs.
• Provide trainings and regular coaching to MEAL Officers and Assistants as well as to partners.
• Coordinate weekly or regular meetings with MEAL staffs to exchange information and lessons learned.

Management and Coordination

• Supervise MEAL Officers in field offices.
• With support from the area MEAL Manager, coordinate with partners to provide MEAL technical supports.
• Coordinate with program team leaders on all MEAL activities, (assessments, data reviews, workshops, etc.)

As a Manager the post-holder is responsible for the following:

• Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility.
• Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.
• Accountable for people management of direct reports. This includes hiring & firing, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of MEAL staffs, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.
• Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, MOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC.

Experience and technical competencies:

• University degree in relevant field (development or social research preferably with a focus on monitoring and evaluation as well as compliance issues) or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience – preferably in social work, community development, non-governmental organizations, or civil society.
• Experience working with NGOs and/or the humanitarian sector, and use of data collection tools
• Knowledge/experience with Monitoring & Evaluation specifically, information management or accountability
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, KOBO, and other Software
• Knowledge of data analysis practices and tools
• Demonstrated leadership skills (either with field-based staffs, enumerators, or others)
• English proficiency (writing and speaking) including good analytical and report writing skills
• Fluency in English and local language.

Competency profile

• Ability to work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly intense and fluid work environment.
• Capacity to spark innovative approaches to MEAL and to inspire groups to collaborate closely.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, frustration and stress in self and others.
• Desire and ability to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members is required.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:     

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.     
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.    
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.     
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.    
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. "

We Offer:

• Starting date of employment: July 2023.
• Contract length: Until 31 Dec 2023 includes a probationary period of 3 months. Renewables depend on both funding and performance.
• Salary: Competitive salary according to DRC Myanmar salary scale.

This position is open for Myanmar National only. DRC strongly advocates for equal opportunity and promotes a diversified and inspiring working environment. Therefore, qualified candidates of ethnic minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application process:  

Applicants who meet the above-mentioned requirements should apply by submitting their applications in English (consisting of Cover Letter and CV of no more than 4 pages, including contact details of 3 professional references) and CV only applications will not be considered. Apply button.

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a written test in English and an interview.
• After the closing date, applications are not to be considered. Please note that due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and DRC reserves the right to initiate the recruitment process before the deadline for applications.   

Deadline for submission of applications: 05-June-2023 (COB)