This position is open on a rolling basis and will be filled upon the availability of a suitable candidate

1. Job Profile

Under the guidance and direct supervision of MEAL officer and in consultation with Project Coordinator, the MEAL Associate will be responsible for the monitoring of project activities ensuring high quality and timely inputs. The MEAL Associate will ensure accountability and transparency, assisting the MEAL Officer and Project Coordinator in preparing Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress. H/She will monitor the project activities on a regular basis, developing and maintaining the MIS of the Project and will be responsible for the collection & analysis of different data in relation to the project activities. 

2. Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing and strengthening monitoring and evaluation   procedures including process monitoring, results monitoring, compliance verification, output and outcome monitoring of the project.
• Assist MEAL Officer in development of MEAL plan, IPTT, work plan for the project key interventions.
• Assist MEAL Officer in developing/adjusting the existing database for the project, SOPs for data collection, submission, cleaning, entry and reporting of data for each activity and indicator of the projects.
• Conduct FGDs, meetings with beneficiaries for feedback regularly and quarterly basis.
• Monitor all project activities and progress towards achieving the project output/outcome;
• Assist line manager in the baselines, Post Distribution Management (PDM) surveys, Beneficiaries’ satisfaction surveys, midlines, End lines /evaluation and case studies as per project documents and requirements.
• Share lessons learned from the field with MEAL and program team for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and help improved efficiency.
• Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the line manager;
• Participate in quarterly/annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the line manager in preparing relevant reports;
• Assist the project personnel with MEAL tools and in supporting them in their use.
• Ensure that project output, outcome and impact indicators are properly measured and reported.
• Collect data (with all required disaggregates) from the field and present it in an organized manner for decision making
• Accountability and transparency towards project beneficiaries and stakeholder    
• Ensure transparency in beneficiaries selection, community participation and engagement
• Implement SOPs for CFRM.
• Implement Accountability matrices for CHS 5 & 6, may be added more in coming months.
• Assist line manager in establishing community feedback and complaints mechanisms and ensure the complaints are addressed properly. 
• Assist in establishing and supporting dedicated helpline to collect feedback, complains and maintain proper log. 
• Initiate actions against serious cases in due course, as per SOPs and Organizational policies.
• Generate and analyse monthly CFRM updates and reports.

3. Qualifications & Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences or in a relevant subject.
• At least 3 years’ experience in designing and implementation of M&E tools in the development sector
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication and report writing skills.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Past experience of working with refugees
• Strong organizational skills and resourcefulness
• Willingness and ability to travel

4. Behavior and Conduct

• Will ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in Organization’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies
• Will be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members
• Will ensure own actions and the actions of the teams’ members they manage do not impact the safety of the team and the vulnerable communities we serve
• Will ensure external stakeholders are aware of organization conduct and reporting mechanisms
• Report any concerns