World Vision International NGO MEAL Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia

World Vision International NGO MEAL Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to provide essential support to East Amhara Regional programs through setting up quality assurance system. build capacity project staff to deliver as per the agreed targets and quality as accountable to beneficiaries and donors. He/ She will lead the ensure strong monitoring and evaluation systems and ensure that the North Ethiopia Crisis Response program quality, effectiveness and appropriateness to the need and situational context.

This includes, establishing evidence-based knowledge to inform the program direction and effective monitoring system across all sectors of the development and humanitarian program, to ensure the quality of intervention. The MEAL Manager will also lead on building the capacity of the grant and AP MEAL staff.

Quality Program Support and MEAL Systems Management

Lead coordination of needs assessments, ensuring assessment findings are documented and analyzed.

Provide trainings and capacity building for project field-level staff and partners as required on MEAL.

Support the MEAL Manager in ensuring the design and development evidence-based programs of a high quality that contribute to the response's strategies and plans.

Maintain a database to ensure all project outputs and results are accurately recorded and coordinated to inform project staff.

Provide technical MEAL guidance and leadership to effectively and timely track program progress, effectiveness and impact for donors reporting requirements and for use in new project design.

Lead the design and coordination to conduct multi-sector need assessments, PDMs, onsite monitoring and evaluation.

Support MEAL Manager to ensure sound program design and implementation, meeting Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and prioritizing program quality and constant improvement towards a robust community centered approach.

Work with program and technical team to identify and proactively analyze available program data and/or gather additional external primary data, conduct secondary data reviews to ultimately identify trends to design innovative interventions to improve the implementation of future programs.

Organize the planning for project data quality audits and monitor and coordinate routine data quality audits conducted in different sites.
compile results at the level of a project and develop actions plans to implement corrective measures.

Support in installing and configuring mobile data collection tools (OKD collect, Kobo collect, ONA collect, etc.) on smart phones or tablets and manage data on mobile servers (Kobe form builder, ONA form builder, etc.)

Increase capacity of other staff in developing XLS form and setting up mobile data collection

Implementation & Reporting

Ensures the unified database of program outputs is maintained. Implements electronic, mobile data collection systems in MEAL processes.

Support MEAL and the project program team on conducting statistical analysis including descriptive (univariate and bivariate data analysis) and inferential analysis using statistical software.

Implement accountability mechanisms at field level, e.g. complaints and feedback response mechanisms -assessment, design, implementation, and review. Implement activities to raise awareness of prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and handling of serious complaints in line with child safeguarding policy.

Work closely with field project staff to ensure that they have all the required information, material, and resources needed for their day-to-day work.

Ensure that regular monitoring and accountability (CFRM database) reports are received and communicated effectively to Humanitarian Accountability Coordinator and MEAL Manager.

Support MEAL Manager conduct internal evaluations when appropriate based on Search Evaluation Guidelines and Policies.

Documenting Learning

Lead the documentation of learning for NECR program and share with the program and technical team for considering in the new designs and adjustment of ongoing implementation. Promote learning in the project, particularly on issues of program quality and contribute to quality assurance of projects.

Regularly produced and report on best practices and

case studies; ensure new analysis and information is available.

Provides technical support in evaluations and other research activities, including engaging in ToR preparation, selection of consultants, review of evaluation design and data collection methodology, data quality assurance, data analysis, involvement of stakeholders and dissemination plan.

Ensure there is a system to document lessons learned and best practices, advise on and shape current implementation and inform future design.

Provide MEAL technical support to the PMs and the Information System Manager (ISM) in developing effective and standardized IM systems.

Required Education

Masters or bachelor Degree in a relevant subject in statistics, mentioning & data management, economic development. or a related field

Master's Degree in the aforementioned fields is Desirable

Hostile Environmental Awareness Training or other recognized personal security course. (Preferred)

Further complementary professional qualifications in MEAL. IM, etc is an asset.

Required Professional Experience

At least 5 years demonstrated field-based experience with grant acquisition and management including experience working with USG, UN agencies and EU proposal funding process.

Experience in project concept proposal writing to a high standard.

Experience with mobile data correction such as Koba. CommCare, OOK Collect are crucial as well as proficiency with Microsoft Excel. SPSS. SATA or other similar software.

Very high attention to detail, with experience refining and editing professional-level content. Advanced writing skills in English.

Experience in large scale humanitarian emergencies.

Effective in written and verbal communication in English

Good understanding of working with under the donor regulations of USAIO/BHA, EU. UNOCHA. etc

Good understanding of World Vision and Sphere relief standards, as well as the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct. Strong capacity building and facilitation skills

Experience of working in humanitarian and development programs Experience developing project proposals and log frames

Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability

Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills. including planning/participating in evaluations.

Experience of training and capacity building; strong presentation skills

Experience developing and improving monitoring and data collection systems.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills including negotiation and coaching.

Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in

Experience of representation and ability to represent effectively in external forums.

Ability to write clear and well arranged project reports.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Minimum four (2) years of MEAL experience within the development I humanitarian sector, including experience working with BHA, ECHO. USG. UN agencies and EU proposal funding process.

Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non­ formal methods together with strong presentation and reporting skills.

Proven knowledge and experience of designing and delivering automated MEAL dataflows using CommCare and Power Bi, or similar software, and experience of GIS mapping is preferred.

Self motivated with excellent organization. planning, and analytical skills - able to work without close supervision. including prioritizing work and multi-tasking.

Very high attention to detail, with experience refining and editing professional-level content.

Advanced writing skills in English.

Experience in large scale humanitarian emergencies.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; World Vision International NGO MEAL Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia

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