MEAL Officer

Responsibilities:

R1. Designing, planning & implementation of strategies for data collection & storage, analysis & sharing:

Responsible for all projects databases. She/he will work in designing databases on project activities/beneficiaries and assist in updating regularly the database according to the project requirements.

Support project staff and partners in planning for and executing MEAL activities, including data collection methodology and tools and data management, analysis and use.

Support and contribute to the development and implementation of MEAL systems for DRC and partners, including SOPs, guidance and tools.

In collaboration with the MEAL Coordinator, make recommendations about the methods the projects should use to collect, analyze and manage data to improve data quality and the efficiency of data systems.

Support DRC local partners in all MEAL requirements including capacity building, assessments, and reporting

Ensure accurate data entry of new information into the beneficiary database and regularly update, maintain existing database system records

Strengthen and maintain networks with other partners by attending relevant M&E working group meetings to help analyze trends, findings and best practices.

Ensure all project data (Distribution data, persons reached in various activities among others) is AGD (Age, Gender and Diversity) disaggregated.

Support in conducting assessments and community visits as needed, facilitate focus groups and other qualitative data collection exercises.

Conduct all field data collection through mobile data collection for quantitative data and paper forms for qualitative data. - ensure tablets and phones to be used for assessments are charged before commencement of assessment exercises.

Conduct data analysis and provide input, information and statistics for monthly, quarterly, annual and other reports for the project.

R2. Design and Implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Plans:

Participate in the baseline, mid-term and end of term evaluations of program activities

In coordination with Project Manager and MEAL coordinator, guide and cooperate with advisors/consultants who are contracted to implement specific surveys, assessments and studies required for evaluating outcomes and impact.

Under the direction of the MEAL Coordinator, support research and study activities on M&E related issues.

Conduct community visits, focus group discussions with beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries to receive feedback on project activities.

Maintain the Complains and feedback received and ensure a timely and appropriate follow-up or referral if needed.

R3. Report Writing & Documentation:

Coordinate and quality assure MEAL activities and processes within the Karamoja Strong consortium

Build capacity of partners in the consortium on MEAL

Ensure the Indicator performance tracking tool is updated monthly for all projects by the project team and partners.

Compile and submitting relevant project reports to the project manager.

Prepare sector’s operation plans/work plans & reviews

Maintain a clear and transparent filing system.

Documentation and dissemination of lessons learned from monitoring data, grant closure reviews, evaluations and project studies.

Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the project manager.

Industries:Non-profit Organization Management

Function: Others