DRC International NGO Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer - Jobs in Ethiopia
DRC International NGO Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer - Jobs in Ethiopia
IntroductionThe Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. The organization has offices across the region, and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009.
With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, Gender based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer will provide technical support to all projects and oversee all MEAL activities, including assisting project teams in defining indicators, developing data collection tools and data collection methodologies, and leading data assessments and project audits in the Somali region area office. The Officer will collaborate closely with the Somali region MEAL specialist and country office MEAL team, accountability Specialist and program team to ensure compliance with DRC’s MEAL requirements and best practices.
Responsibilities
Ensure full compliance with DRC’s Minimum Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Standards in all protection projects implemented in Somali region.
Lead the development of MEAL components of protection project proposals, including the development of indicators and project-specific MEAL plans. MEAL plans and DIP will be developed in close collaboration with program teams and will be used to populate DRC’s Performance Monitoring Tracker (PMT), which will be used by the program and MEAL teams to provide monthly updates and analysis of progress against indicators.
In close collaboration with the Somali region MEAL specialist, country office MEAL team and the program team, develop sector-specific data collection tools and ensure their proper use by implementing teams. The position will ensure the timeliness and quality of data collection, and ensure all captured data is managed according to protection information management standards and best practices.
In collaboration with Somali region MEAL specialist and country office MEAL team, lead field-level assessments, including baseline, mid-term, end-line and post-distribution monitoring surveys.
In collaboration with Addis Ababa based MEAL database officer and Somali region-based MEAL Specialist, ensure data for all project is properly reported and verified in MEAL reporting system.
Liaise with Addis Ababa based accountability specialist, Somali region-based protection team and promote AGD mainstreaming in MEAL activities
Monthly reporting on implementation status remains the responsibility of the implementing team (Protection Project Manager/Protection TLs), but MEAL Officer will produce MEAL reports like progress monitoring tools (PMT) and also can support in the analysis and recommendations on the reports, as well as improving the quality of such reports and ensuring supporting documentation is available.
In collaboration with Somali region MEAL specialist and country office MEAL team facilitate field-level learning events to capture, document and disseminate lessons learned for internal and external purposes.
Under the guidance of the Somali region MEAL specialist and country office MEAL team, conduct internal project audits with an eye to ensuring means of verification are documented and reflect data reported by the implementing teams.
Identify and conduct MEAL-related capacity building needs and opportunities for DRC’s protection program staff in the Somali region area office and assume responsibility for facilitating trainings on Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), and beneficiary feedback and response mechanisms.
In collaboration with the country-level Accountability Specialist, assume responsibility for the implementation of and compliance with DRC Ethiopia’s Beneficiary Feedback and Response Mechanism, and all associated tools and SOPs, in the Somali region area office.
Coordinate with regional technical lines bureaus and the Refugees and Returnee Service (RRS) for reporting purposes and during project monitoring exercises
and terminal evaluations.
Provide support in preparing and reviewing reports and verifying consistency between collected data, means of verification, the PMT and donor reports.
Travel frequently in fafan, Liban and sitti zones sites and any other relevant sites assigned to by the line Manager
Experience and Technical Competencies: (include years of experience)
A minimum of 3 years of MEAL experience within the humanitarian or NGO field.
Demonstrated experience translating log frames and results frameworks into monitoring plans, developing data collection tools and protocols, leading data collection and management process, designing and managing databases, and analyzing data.
Proven technical skills in monitoring and evaluation and experience with both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
Excellent analytical, presentation, and report writing skills.
Experience using software applications such as Excel, Access, or statistics software such as SPSS, STATA.
Previous experience with electronic or mobile data collection.
Education (include certificates, licenses etc.):
University degree in statistics, economics, social sciences or related discipline
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
English (fluent)
Somali language skills preferred
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: Acting in line with DRC's vision and values
Gender Equality:
DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
Professionalism, impact & expertise
Humanitarian approach & the work we do
Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
Culture, values & strong leadership
Fair compensation & continuous development
Providing equal opportunities
We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Promoting high standards
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
How to apply
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, and qualifications and a CV.
Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years.
One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager.
Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form.
For more information and job application details, see; DRC International NGO Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
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