Job ID
22216
Job Title
MEAL officer
To work for
Finn Church Aid (FCA)
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Quality Control
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
MEAL Program Management:
Develop and manage a comprehensive MEAL strategy, including the development and implementation of MEAL frameworks and SOPs of mission programs.
Develop and design M&E frameworks for each project, with technical inputs by the project manager, ensuring the effective use of M&E tools and practices for successful implementation of a project performance monitoring plan.
Maintain oversight for the technical quality of the MEAL function, working closely with programs staff.
Closely monitor implementation of MEAL activities to ensure timely and effective delivery of outputs.
Plan, manage and participate in regular monitoring visits to the field with the support of the program teams.
Program quality
Design and manage systems to capture learning on a regular basis and to communicate lessons, both internally and externally.
Design and lead initiatives to improve MEAL performance and capacity in all programs and projects
Oversee the collection of and reporting on impact, outcome indicators required by FCA and donors, in collaboration with project staff.
Ensure that programs have appropriate and effective M&E systems that meet Sphere, and other relevant standards as well as FCA policies.
Ensure that accountability to beneficiaries and their involvement at every stage of the project cycle is the critical lens though which an M&E framework is designed.
Support the project teams on regular monitoring of the M&E framework for each project and alert Sectors program Coordinators and Head of Programs to any shortcomings or concerns via a monthly M&E report.
Ensure that FCA staff understand FCA and donor grant MEAL reporting requirements and have the capacity to meet these standards
Management Information System Support
Ensure the timely collection, compilation and recording in the MIS database and transmission of data to Sectors Program Coordinator and other relevant stakeholders for analysis and action.
Actively follow-up with FCA MEAL activities to ensure that data is received on time, having been verified by the relevant coordinators for accuracy and quality and will raise queries with regard to any obvious gaps or anomalies.
Ensure the design of statistical reports, maps and graphic presentations of information for internal and external use in a timely manner
Provide data information for regular donors' reports
Develop and manage a comprehensive MEAL strategy, including the development and implementation of MEAL frameworks and SOPs of mission programs.
Develop and design M&E frameworks for each project, with technical inputs by the project manager, ensuring the effective use of M&E tools and practices for successful implementation of a project performance monitoring plan.
Maintain oversight for the technical quality of the MEAL function, working closely with programs staff.
Closely monitor implementation of MEAL activities to ensure timely and effective delivery of outputs.
Plan, manage and participate in regular monitoring visits to the field with the support of the program teams.
Program quality
Design and manage systems to capture learning on a regular basis and to communicate lessons, both internally and externally.
Design and lead initiatives to improve MEAL performance and capacity in all programs and projects
Oversee the collection of and reporting on impact, outcome indicators required by FCA and donors, in collaboration with project staff.
Ensure that programs have appropriate and effective M&E systems that meet Sphere, and other relevant standards as well as FCA policies.
Ensure that accountability to beneficiaries and their involvement at every stage of the project cycle is the critical lens though which an M&E framework is designed.
Support the project teams on regular monitoring of the M&E framework for each project and alert Sectors program Coordinators and Head of Programs to any shortcomings or concerns via a monthly M&E report.
Ensure that FCA staff understand FCA and donor grant MEAL reporting requirements and have the capacity to meet these standards
Management Information System Support
Ensure the timely collection, compilation and recording in the MIS database and transmission of data to Sectors Program Coordinator and other relevant stakeholders for analysis and action.
Actively follow-up with FCA MEAL activities to ensure that data is received on time, having been verified by the relevant coordinators for accuracy and quality and will raise queries with regard to any obvious gaps or anomalies.
Ensure the design of statistical reports, maps and graphic presentations of information for internal and external use in a timely manner
Provide data information for regular donors' reports
Qualifications
Master's degree or minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian studies; Anthropology; Statistics, Management; Development Studies; Social Sciences or M&E.
At least 3 years of experience in the monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian and development projects
Project cycle management using results frameworks and/ or logical.
Strong understanding of technical standards and institutional donor rules and regulations in Quality and M&E.
Knowledge of remote management of M&E design and quantitative and qualitative evaluation
At least 3 years of experience in the monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian and development projects
Project cycle management using results frameworks and/ or logical.
Strong understanding of technical standards and institutional donor rules and regulations in Quality and M&E.
Knowledge of remote management of M&E design and quantitative and qualitative evaluation
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Proven strategic thinking and planning skills including ability to think creatively, analyze and be innovative, set priorities, manage work plans and evaluate progress.
Proven technical skills in data management, M&E and assessments with experience related to monitoring and evaluation of projects
Demonstrated ability to lead & work in a team.
Excellent and proven organizational skills.
Highly developed relationship, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written, oral and presentational communications skills
Proven technical skills in data management, M&E and assessments with experience related to monitoring and evaluation of projects
Demonstrated ability to lead & work in a team.
Excellent and proven organizational skills.
Highly developed relationship, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written, oral and presentational communications skills
Salary and Benefits
NA
About us
Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest organization for development. We seek positive change
by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts.
FCA is establishing its presence in Syria in partnership with SARC, mainly focusing on education
and livelihoods sectors with the objective to strengthen related basic services.
by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts.
FCA is establishing its presence in Syria in partnership with SARC, mainly focusing on education
and livelihoods sectors with the objective to strengthen related basic services.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Feb 19, 2020
Expiry Date
Mar 19, 2020