International Medical Corps Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
International Medical Corps Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Job Purpose The role of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator is to support better performance and greater accountability by implementing evidence-based program / project management at the field level, in order to guide and improve performance. The MEAL Coordinator will provide the technical support to the design of methodologies and tools to ensure the availability of clear and accurate information at the program/project level.
[Main Tasks and Responsibilities[
IMC’s policies, guidelines, and procedures
Mainstream IMC Global MEAL Guidelines across all related MEAL activities at the field level and ensure the guidance notes for monitoring, evaluation, and accountability are functional at the field level.
Map and detail the navigation, selection, application, and adaption of existing guidelines, tools, and templates at the relevant stages of the project cycle.
Develop guidance and standards methodologies for the collection and analysis of data to allow for comparison and aggregation across time and the different projects.
Actively promote Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Safeguarding standards within IMC, its partners and amongst its beneficiaries.
Project design and planning
Design and coordinate needs assessment and situation analysis through various approaches (e.g. direct data collection, secondary sources, problem tree analysis, SWOT analysis) and ensure that needs assessment and project design are linked.
Ensure development of MEAL requirements of the donors during proposal development, such as mandatory donors indicators and annexes etc.
Support to program and MEAL team with developing the results framework, theory of change, logframe, Program Monitoring Tool (PMT), and MEAL plan including indicators for existing and new projects.
MEAL system
In coordination with the Program Team and MEAL field Focal Points, establish a reliable participatory MEAL framework for the IMC Mission to ensure quality.
Design full MEAL procedures and operating plans within the mission and develop harmonized data collection tools involving the different stakeholders (project team, partners)
Ensure that accountability to affected populations (AAP) is embedded in all projects and AAP data is collected routinely throughout the project cycle, enabling evidence-based programming and corrective action.
Develop and mainstream Community Based Feed and Response Mechanism (CBFRM) in IMC programs.
Develop data gathering strategies and reporting flows for projects in the mission.
Oversee the collection and timely reporting of data and statistics from the health facilities and other centers.
Sampling techniques
Use proper sampling (probability and non-probability) techniques taking into account desired power, type of survey or evaluation (e.g. single point or multiple point; baseline vs endline), the objective of the survey or evaluation (e.g. testing for change or getting a point prevalence), and budget limitations.
Ensure adherence to prescribed methodologies of sampling, data collection, and data entry.
Facilitate, guide and supervise external consultant (if applicable) in conducting needs assessment, surveys, evaluations and contextual analysis. Review the methodology, sampling approach and other important details proposed by the expert/consultant.
Lead the development of sampling frame, calculate the sample size and draw samples for surveys, including implementation of donor recommendations for the surveys.
Qualitative and quantitative techniques
Develop and use different qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection including structured/ semi structured interviews, key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, group discussions, focus group discussions and direct observations as an M&E tool. Conduct trainings on quantitative and qualitative techniques for data collection for MEAL, program and interviewers.
Prepare tabulation plan and perform quantitative data analysis
Perform qualitative textual analysis, develop topical outlines (coding) and support the team in narrating the findings.
Keeping the social dynamics, manage errors/bias and strategy to minimize them
and to ensure the data collected is representative of populations without power (avoiding over dependence on community leaders, local authorities, and/or government authorities as primary sources for defining communities’ needs and preferences).
Develop Terms of Reference (ToR) outlining the objectives, methodology, sampling approach and other necessary details for the study to be conducted internally or by a consultant and oversee the logistics of data collection and data management and ensure adequate resources are available.
Design questionnaires for monitoring purposes and apply the different interview techniques (structured/semi-structured).
Conduct regular site visits or when required to monitor and assist partners in the data collection process to ensure data quality.
Mobile and manual data collection
Determine the appropriate data collection tool based on the purpose, advantages and disadvantages of mobile data collection techniques.
Design simple and complex questionnaire using XLS or form builder (Kobo form builder, ONA form builder, etc.)
Support in installing and configuring mobile data collection tools (OKD collect, Kobo collect, ONA collect, CommCare, etc.) on smart phones or tablets and manage data on mobile servers (Kobo form builder, ONA form builder, etc.)
Increase capacity of other staff in developing XLS form and setting up mobile data collection.
Data analysis, including use of statistical software
Develop guidance and standards methodologies for the collection and analysis of data to allow for comparison and aggregation across time and the different projects.
Support MEAL and the project/program team on conducting statistical analysis including descriptive (univariate and bivariate data analysis) and inferential analysis using statistical software.
Support the qualitative analysis and develop topical outlines (coding).
Develop spatial data from maps, documents, and other data sources.
Analyze data and develop spatial data models and maps.
Contribution to the effectiveness of the program
Work collaboratively with different program staff for strengthening integration and cross-learning in program.
Proactively volunteer for various team activities
Show an eagerness to take on any other tasks assigned by the line manager
Person Specification
Education & experience
Advance Degree in Statistics/Health Information Systems/Information Technology/ Business Administration with at least 5 years work experience in data management systems and experience in use of MOH tools.
Experience in training is an added advantage.
Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite and word processing, databases, spreadsheets, including advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Epi Info, and Stata.
Good organizational, planning, interpersonal and communication skills
Languages
Proficiency in English
Personal Qualities
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to interact as part of a multicultural and multidisciplinary team
Leadership skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Punctual, reliable and flexible to work long hours when required
IMC is a humanitarian organization involved in emergency programmes.
All IMC staff are to be flexible and willing to assist in IMC operations as and when required.
How to Apply:
IMC Somalia is inviting qualified candidates who meet the above requirements to send their cover letter and CV to the following email addresses:
somaliajobs@internationalmedicalcorps.org indicating the name of the job as MEAL COORDINATOR in the email subject clearly.
Deadline for applications is 18th June 2021.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.
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