MEAL officer

Main Tasks:

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Support all M&E initiatives for assigned grant(s)/project(s) including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of activities.
• Draft tools and their revisions as well as data collection procedures.
• Contribute to the revision of monitoring and evaluation tools and train Program Teams on design and proper use of it.
• Assist Program Teams in clarifying project information needs.
• Support Project/Program Teams on ways to properly document, organize and capture program progress.

• Suggest ways to facilitate data collection and the flow of data within Program field Teams.
• Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by Program Teams and to verify the accuracy of reported data.

• Support and participate in program and project evaluations when needed.
• Participate into data analysis and writing of monitoring and evaluation reports. Respect schedules and deadlines agreed upon with his/her Manager.

Data Management:

• Support Program Teams regarding the preparation of database frames based on questionnaires and other data collection tools.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management systems and propose solutions.
• Provide methodological support to the Program Teams to ensure timely and high-quality data entry and processing.

Reporting / Communication / Representation:

• Draw up and submit a weekly task report to his/her line Manager.
• Support in editing reports sent by the partners before sending it to the donor.
• Review and analyze weekly reports to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and to enhance quality of reporting.
• Establish and maintain good relations with local participants, communities (populations) and local partners in the operational fields.
• Represent Dorcas/Tabitha when asked to do so.

• Ensure that tools and files are properly archived and secured.
• Participate into learning workshops.