MEAL Officer

The position holder will be responsible for regular monitoring all activities under WASH intervention on PATS approach, Agriculture, protection, FSL, DRR, Social Cohesion and seasonal program and emergency response. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the activities alignment with LFA, proposal, business process / DIP. Responsible for the beneficiary/right holders’ community related complaints are registered and handled according to given policy. Responsible for conducting evaluations, Baseline, Endline surveys and post distribution monitoring and reporting in coordination with MEAL Coordinator and Project lead.

Responsible for capturing learnings and dissemination Collection of data and record maintenance according to the IR and Donor requirements and updating in organizational on-line offline databases.

KEYACCOUNTABILITIES:

The job holder is accountable for fulfilling his / her roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of his/her colleagues and team members.

The following are the main responsibilities that the role holder will be accountable for:

·   Support in conducting annual and mid-term program reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, operations monitoring, integrating accountability principles, and lessons-learned workshops.

·       Designing project specific MEAL frameworks which integrate all the MEAL related activities and information gathering mechanisms.

·       Providing quality input to programme in steering the process for designing the appropriate reporting formats for monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports

·       Guiding the process for identifying the key performance questions and parameters for monitoring project performance and comparing it to targets.

·       Clarifying the core information needs of the MEAL unit and country program, funding agencies and other key stakeholders.

·       Setting out the framework and procedures for the evaluation of project activities in consultation with program/project stakeholders.

·       Conducting baselines, area-specific contexts, and assessments by designing appropriate methods of collecting, updating and reviewing the data.

·       Undertaking periodic monitoring visits to take stock of how the MEAL framework is being practiced and suggest critical recommendations for improvement and course correction.

·       Ensuring follow-up mechanism is in place with respect to key recommendations, observations, and findings coming from MEAL staff, thematic leads, and reviews.

·       Designing project-specific templates and ensuring timely report of MEAL activities from the field.

·       Data management and archiving to produce analytical reports as and when required.

·       Steering the process for designing the appropriate reporting formats for monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports.

·       Design appropriate formats for Project performance reports, analytical reports and qualitative reports.

·       Designing TORs for baselines, evaluations, impact studies or assessments.

·       Conduct project inception work and develop TORs for inception workshop.

·       Develop and consolidate project business process, submit monthly project tracker, monthly, quarterly and annual reports etc to AO Peshawar & Country office.

·       Develop success stories/ case studies and an incorporate in multiple reports.

·       Integrating Accountability Mechanism in accordance with MEAL framework and standard humanitarian standards by implementing complaints handling mechanism at field level.

·       Conduct regular field visits with 70% time in field and 30% for reporting.

·       Submission on basis weekly basis & monthly consolidated reports to DC/SPO/PC & MEAL department to track project activities with valid & fruitful suggestions.

Public Relations / Media

·       Support the IRP Media and Communication team in identification, recording and sharing of case studies, videography as and when required

Organizational:

·       Demonstration of IR Values while working with teams / stakeholders.

·       Empowering others to ensure procedural accountability.

·       Knowledge of IR strategic priorities.

·       Collaboration & networking with others for continuous improvement.

·       Adaptation of environment friendly & cost effective approaches in your domainRespect & promote the workplace diversity with special focus on inclusion

·       Exposure at field level to internalize the implementation philosophy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the organizational values & principles, vision and mission as well as commitment to its SEAH (sexual exploitation abuse and harassment) protocols. We have zero tolerance policy towards SEAH and doesn’t support any action that promote or encourage SEAH.

Qualification:

-        Masters/Bachelor degree preferably in social sciences.

-        Project Cycle Management

-        Participatory research methods particularly PRA

-        Understanding of participatory M&E approach.

-        Ability to conduct evaluations and reporting

-        Accountability Standards and key process

-        Strong knowledge of learning process and techniques

-        Ability to (knowledge management) gather data, compiles information, and prepares reports.

-        Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures

Experience:

03-years’ experience with Master/Bachelor (16 years) or 5 years of experience with Bachelors (14 Years) in the relevant field (MEAL).

Computer Skills:

-        MS Office, Outlook, SPSS, ODK/KOBO familiarity of working with online databases

Language:

-        Urdu and English 

-        Local language Brahvi/Balochi/Pashto will be an additional asset.

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

-        Responsible

-        Punctual

-        Trustworthy

-        Conflict handler

-        He or She must have experience of working for a Humanitarian Organization specifically in Emergency Preparedness in developing democracies. 

Key Personal Qualities:

-       People Management Skills: Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local and international staff and also able to work with disaster affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.

-       Communication Skills: Well developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of IR. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.

-       Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to IR's core values and humanitarian principles.

-       Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.

-       Awareness and sensitivity of self and others: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner. Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.

-       Work style: Is well planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills.

-       Knowledge and application of Sphere Standards, Humanitarian Principles, administration, information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills and other guiding principles during interaction with Disaster affected communities.

-       Fluency in English (oral and written) including excellent writing skills, however command over Pashto language is desirable.

Knowledge:

-        Demonstrate enhanced knowledge of inclusive programming approach to disability, child protection, disability and inclusion.

-        Good understanding of disability, protection, gender/GBV and guidelines in preventing in humanitarian action.

-        Good understanding of CHS Commitments, SPHERE, minimum standards of age and disability inclusion standards

-        Good understanding of minimum standards on child protection, gender and disability inclusive programmes.

-        Good understanding on PATS approach. 

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 behavior 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.

By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.

Note: Application will be Reviewed on Rolling Basis.