MEAL Officer

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

A. Program/project design and learning

• With the support of the Senior MEAL officer, design, develop and continuously update project MEAL tools.
• Take part in diagnostic studies, evaluations, and surveys.
• Implementation of reflective practice forums at field office/ project level and compile lessons from project implementation processes.

B. Monitoring and evaluation

• Coordinate field level community participatory monitoring and evaluation, reflective practice, and impact measurement.
• With the support of the Senior MEAL officer, ensues the on-time execution of projects major monitoring and evaluation events including but not limited to baseline survey, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, data quality audit and field supervision.
• In collaboration with the Senior MEAL Officer, provide technical assistance to staff on information management system, proper data collection and record keeping.
• Conduct regular data verification exercises to ensure reporting and collection of quality data.
• Verify entered data for completeness, correctness, and consistency and follow up on any data quality issues.
• Document findings from data quality audits and store in project files to ensure collective and sustainable access.
• Actively participate in and contribute to MEAL team activities, system assessments, development, and implementation of new systems and/or tools aimed at strengthening overall MEAL practices at IRC Afghanistan.

C. Information management and reporting

• Extract and analyse project data from the server.
• Regularly check data quality submitted by the field team.
• Train field staff on data management and data quality assurance.
• Regularly follow up with programs on trackers update.

D. Accountability and Learning

• Lead and coordinate processes to collect, review and respond to client feedback at the provincial level.
• Set up feedback mechanisms to collect and respond to client feedback – both proactive and reactive (technological improvements to existing mechanisms).
• Conduct regular FGDs and meetings with different stakeholders to solicit feedback on IRC’s work.
• Provide awareness sessions to clients and make sure all clients have IEC materials.
• Capture, record and share learnings including the best practices, success stories and lessons learned on a timely manner.

E. Capacity building and supervision

• Organize orientation for field programme staff and volunteers on the monitoring tools and train them how to use data for decision making.

F. Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

• Perform other task related assignment proposed by his/her supervisor

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in BBA, statistics, computer science/IT/or any sector or sub-sector related field.
• At least 2–3-year experience of working in MEAL section with NGOs.
• Excellent computer skills are required (Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word), (particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and KOBO/Commcare).
• Strong data collection, analysis, and report writing skills required.
• Ability to work independently, think analytically and take initiative in solving problems.
• Ability to communicate technical issues effectively.
• Familiarity with log frame analysis and MEAL plan.
• Experience in conducting assessments.
• Desirable-Working with highly vulnerable and displaced people would be added advantage.
• Good verbal communication skills in the local language and working knowledge of English.
• Most importantly, commitment to IRC values and principles.
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with groups of diverse backgrounds.

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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