The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Assistant supports the MEAL Manager/Officer in the

development and implementation of appropriate and viable monitoring, evaluation, accountability and

learning systems that are in line with the ACTED’s global MEAL procedures

This is a mobile position, requiring frequent travel to Several States in Southwest Sudan (Gedaref, Blue Nile,

White Nile, Sennar, North Kordofan and Jazirah States).

 

Under the authority of:

• Country MEAL manager
• MEAL officer

Responsible for:

MEAL Monitors/Enumerators

Internal relations:

• - Area Coordinators – Project
• Managers/Officers - Database
• Managers/Officers/Entry Clears/Operators (if any) - Accountability Officers - Project Development Manager/Officers

1. Support the implementation of solid MEAL systems and mechanisms that are in line with the global
2. MEAL procedures and deliver effective research/outputs so to inform timely decision making and the
3. adoption of sound corrective measures.
4. 2. Ensure lessons learnt and best practices are discoursed and documented.
5. 3. Contribute to the effective functioning of beneficiary complaints and response mechanism and enhance
6. the trust and confidence of beneficiaries, identify areas of our work which need to be improved

and ensure that ACTED learns from the feedback provided through this process.

Monitoring and Evaluation Systems

1.1. Technical and Systems Development

Contribute to the development and updating of the country MEAL strategy, the consolidated MEAL

work plan and MEAL frameworks for all ongoing projects;

b) Support the MEAL Manager to implement the MEAL policies and procedures as described in the

ACTED MEAL standard guidelines and make sure that the tools are followed as applicable;

a) Contribute to an effective roll-out of M&E collection and reporting systems to all staff and

partners through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical support as needed.

1.2. M&E Implementation and Management

a) Support the development of ToRs and mission plans for assessments, monitoring and evaluations

(baselines, mid-terms, endlines);

b) Assist in the development of appropriate data collection and analysis instruments, methodologies

(e.g. survey questionnaires, focus group discussions, key-informant interviews) and data/information dissemination/utilization plans; c) Assist with data collection activities and ensure that data collection teams are organized and resourced as needed, and that they deliver as per field mission plans and according to data quality standards; d) In the absence of a dedicated database team, maintain electronic and/or paper-based MIS systems for tracking and reporting all quantitative data and information including reporting on ACTED’s 28 global strategic program indicators; e) Assist in the analysis of MEAL data and help produce reports, factsheets with useful statistical analysis and presentation (charts, tables, histograms, box plots) as necessary in a timely manner; f) Provide data to the Project Development Team for use in preparation of reports to donors and other stakeholders, as required; 2. Learning a) Contribute to proactive dissemination and use of knowledge gained through MEAL activities among Project Managers, Technical Coordinators and Project Development Manager/Officers; b) Contribute to organizing and facilitating learning events in order to capture best practices and lessons learnt when a project closes or as required; c) Document and share the lessons learnt and best practices on time and ensure that the knowledge gained contributes to the improvement of projects and influence the strategic development of future projects and activities; d) Support project implementation and improvement by providing timely information around project successes to be scaled up as well as challenges to allow ‘course correction’ throughout life of the program. 3. Beneficiary Complaints and Response Mechanism a) Contribute to the implementation of the beneficiary Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) for the country mission in line with ACTED standard beneficiary CRM procedures; b) Contribute to the proper management of the project CRM central database. 4. Other a) Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to supervisors and other team members; b) Participate in MEAL-related conferences and workshops when possible and stay up to date with best practices and new knowledge created in the field of MEAL; c) Perform any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Sociology, M&E or related field.
• Excellent analytical skills in order to interpret qualitative and quantitative data and discern useful recommendations for programme implementation and development.
• Statistical analysis and IT skills, including use of SPSS and Excel for data analysis;
• Extensive experience of social research methods to conduct monitoring and evaluation for humanitarian and development initiatives/interventions. Knowledge and experience of participatory rural appraisal methods an asset.
• At least 3 years of work experience in a similar field; former experience with humanitarian organizations is an asset.
• Somali National with good English communications skills (both oral and written) and report writing skills. Strong team player of high integrity, pleasant personality, ability to work under least supervision and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent team management skills
• Strong people management and leadership skills.

Ability to work independently.

Apply before 3 August in Sudan Job