Assistant MEAL Officer

The Assistant MEAL Officer will be a part of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) team, supporting implementation of the overall Project intervention of IOM funded project as also provide support to MEAL team in other projects monitoring when and where required.

The position holder will Assist MEAL team, Project lead and Program team in data collection, database management and analysis, maintaining the Output and outcome Tracker (OT) and the Indicator Performance Tracking, planning and conduction field visits, assessments and evaluations, as well as providing general support in project data management. He/ She will support the MEAL team and program team to ensure learning and accountability systems are put in place and working effectively in IR projects. He/ She will also ensure that there is regular, timely and context-specific, meaningful feedback from our staff, partners, program participants which effectively informs and signals areas where strategic attention is required. Expertise in Participatory Need Assessment, Rapid Need Assessment, Data Collection, Analysis and Report writing are required.

Technical:

Monitoring and Evaluation

·       Contributing to program updates for the response management and internal information sharing, on a regular basis.

·       Consolidate output tracker data and support Program Manager with data collection processes

·       Support Field Manager, Area Manager, Program Coordinator, MEAL Officer by conducting assessments as needed with technical support from the MEAL Coordinator and MEAL Officer

·       Participating and Assisting in the development of tools and guidelines for data collection, collation and reporting, with a focus on establishing Indicator Performance Tracking Table by project and guided by the MEAL plan, systemically cross-check this data for quality, accuracy, and consistency, and providing timely feedback as necessary;

·       Undertake regular monitoring to ensure project performance, quality, timeliness and accuracy vis-à-vis logical framework approaches (LFAs), results frameworks, performance monitoring plans and emerging best practices;

·       Lead monitoring of field level activities with quality benchmarks and course correction action planning

Accountability & compliance

·       Ensure accountability assessments are conducted and capacity of staff built to undertake accountability assessments.

·       Support Beneficiary Accountability across all programs in keeping with the Accountability Framework, ensure prompt follow-up on feedback received

·       Support programming and field staff to ensure that projects are carried out with participation from all affected communities (including women) and that information is shared with affected communities.

·       Maintain the Conflict and Feedback Mechanism database and conduct regular analysis to inform decision making and future project designs

·       Ensure that all programs are designed and implemented in accordance with CHS

Program Learning and documentation

·       Work with program staff to promote learning culture and ensure learning is shared across field offices by encouraging cross learning between and within sectorial teams, tracking trends and recommendations and progressing their implementation in the planning and project design where appropriate;

·       Support in program documentation and sharing of learnings at the field level.

·       Participate in the design and implementation of quality evaluations (needs assessments, situational analysis, baseline, and end line assessments, real time evaluations etc.;) by providing technical support and/or identifying resources within IR Pakistan and externally;

·       Support and/or promote utilization of data generated through MEAL activities and events such as monitoring visits, baselines, assessments, reviews, real time evaluations etc.; by conducting regular and/or periodic trends analysis and producing short and precise internal reports in line with IR requirements

Program Quality

Assist proposal and concept note review, especially inputs such as the Logic model/theory of change, results frameworks, Program Monitoring Framework and M & E Plans

Enhance technical quality of program and project design through continuous trainings and reviews

Support to examine program implementation and assess possible improvements based on lessons learned, best practices, technical advances, etc.

Program/projects Reporting

Support in ensuring that all Islamic Relief Pakistan internal reporting and donor requirements are met with timely, relevant, triangulated and well data validated.

Ensures that necessary reporting components are lined up in advance of report deadlines and responsible persons are followed up on the schedule

Support in consolidating the monthly program reports.

Operational:

·       Preparation of weekly / monthly work plans against PMT (performance measured time frame) by ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks in stipulated time period.

·       Maintenance of hard record that includes field visits reports, CO meeting minutes, beneficiary data, assessment record, distribution record & other documentation.

·       Ensure appropriate beneficiary’s data collection & screening prior to making any transaction through monitoring visits

·       Ensure proper filling of forms & formats as per desired standard

·       Extend support to COMS/ MIS / Communications staff for gathering desired information.

·       Ensure availability of up to date info in MIS on regular basis with consultation of MIS / Project Teams

·       Close coordination with line manager for effective implementation of project activities.

Organizational:

·       Ensure compliance with IR’s policies & procedures in true spirit for effective delivery of services to communities.

·       In depth understanding of IR values and their demonstration in the field while working with communities.

·       Abide by the IR zero tolerance policy towards bribery & corruption through sensitization / empowerment of communities on coping mechanism so that they can raise voice as & when feel inappropriate.

·       Thorough knowledge of IR strategic priorities to ensure effective implementation with future sustainability.

·       Assist in identification & documentation of organizational successes for show casing IR work

·       Facilitate communities in adaptation of environment friendly & cost effective approaches to meet their current as well as future needs with specific attention to climate change.

·       Focused efforts to be made for mainstreaming of marginalized groups i.e. Persons with disability and old age, minorities, Women & children etc in consultation & implementation of project activities at ground.

·       Strengthen mechanism to Influence the decision makers through communities to pay attention towards DRR planning, give voice to suffering and the excluded, highlighting the protection needs of people.

·       Participation and facilitation in implementation of IR seasonal programmes & emergency response.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief Worldwide vision, mission and core values.

Qualification:

Bachelor / master’s degree in social sciences

Qualification and Experience:

 02-year experience with bachelor degree/14 years education or 01 year with Masters/Bachelor (Hons) 16 years of education.

Computer Skills:

MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Power Point), Outlook, MIS Dashboard, Data Management, Analysis

Language:

Urdu and English

Additional advantage of Pashto, Balochi, Brahvi or other local languages

Key Personal Qualities:

·       Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, and able to maintain self-control in difficult situations.

·       Able to work under extreme conditions in field areas.

·       Good communication skills in local as well as English / Urdu language which delivers information with clarity in a wide range of situations.

·       Has a positive nature and able to overcome issues that create hindrance in achievement of entrusted goals / objectives.

·       Has a learning attitude and a continuous improvement philosophy.

Value Added Skills

·       Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

·       Result Frame Work Development

·       Understanding of  Social Mobilization, Profiling and Documentation

·       Tools development skills for baseline, end line, participatory need assessment, rapid need assessment, analytic and report writing skills

·       DRR / Resilience / Climate Change

·       Advocacy & Campaigning

·       GBV / Protection

·       Health & Hygiene Promotion

·       Water, Health & Sanitation

·       Food Security & Livelihood

Declarations # 1: I hereby confirm that I have never been involved and/or charged in violation of SEAH (Sexual Exploitation Abuse & Harassment) related concerns in my career.
Declarations # 2: I confirm that the above information in the CV/Application is complete and correct and that any untrue or misleading information will give my employer the right to terminate any employment contract offered.
Declarations # 3: I agree that information contained within this application and supporting documents (including "sensitive information”) may be accessed, stored and used and by the organization in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
 
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
* Screening clearance
* Receipt of satisfactory references

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding:
IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.

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Preference will be given to local candidates.
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