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Vacancy No: #
Section/Unit:
All Mission departments, HQ MP3 departments
Supervisor:
MEAL Manager
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
Kadugli with frequent travel to areas of intervention
Duration:
12 Month with possibility of extension based on Evaluation
Closing Date:
12 Sept 2024
Background:
Implement the structure, resources, and tools of the Sudan mission’s MEAL framework.
Coordinate, implement, and report on all activities planned under MEAL.
Support the design, data collection methodology and analysis of output and outcome-oriented performance and process indicators.
Support the design methodology for assessments, monitoring and evaluation of Action Against Hunger interventions, providing sector guidance, recommendations, and lessons learnt.
Results-based data collection, analysis and reporting in close coordination and collaboration with the programs team and technical departments
Design, pilot, implement, and periodically evaluate all project monitoring tools.
Adapt to the context and roll out Action Against Hunger accountability framework and feedback mechanisms.
Mainstream cross cutting themes (gender, protection, conflict sensitivity, environmental sustainability) in MEAL processes and tasks
Duties and responsibilities:
Objective 1: Effective management of the base’s MEAL team, with technical support from the MEAL Head of Department .
Objective 2: Support the rollout and continuous development of MEAL tools, methodologies, guidelines, and capacity building materials.
Objective 3: Promote Learning and Accountability Framework in the mission
Objective 4: Program Quality and Reporting
Objective 5: Advocacy Focal point.
Objective 1: Effective management of the base’s MEAL team, with technical support from the MEAL Head of Department.
Supervise Monitoring, Accountability, Evaluation and Learning activities through monthly and weekly plans prepared with support and review of the base MEAL team in bases.
Ensure high quality MEAL outputs including reports, data sets, MEAL plans and indicator tables and updates are shared with the technical line managers and/or the senior management team on time.
Ensure regular updates on the base’s MEAL activities are communicated to the MEAL Head of department regularly; be available for regular check-ins with technical line managers.
Support the team’s capacity building, including by monitoring and assessing the team’s capacities and gaps, providing on-the-job coaching, and liaising with the MEAL Head of Department for technical capacity development needs Prepare regular performance appraisals, capacity and training needs assessments.
Support recruiting, interviewing, and inducing new M&E staff and/or consultants, data collectors.
Ensure the MEAL department’s key resources are allocated effectively and used efficiently in the projects (plan, budget, etc.).
Objective 2: Support the rollout and continuous development of MEAL tools, methodologies, guidelines, and capacity building materials »Ensure each project has a results-oriented MEAL plan and support the team in developing tools and contribute to the base’s MEAL staff’s effective relationships with implementation teams.
Contribute to the design and development of M&E tools to ensure they are fit-for-purpose and results-oriented and training the MEAL team on new tools.
Regularly participate in field visits and data collection for MEAL activities and reports.
Monitor the MEAL team to ensure quality implementation and use of department tools and skillsets, including interviewing techniques, methodology, data collection tools, integrity and protection of data and data sources Support the MEAL Head of department in the aggregation and analysis of MEAL data to promote evidence-based decision making.
Implement MEAL processes and tasks by mainstreaming cross cutting themes (gender, protection, conflict sensitivity, environmental sustainability) .
Support the MEAL head of department to Review, revise and update all survey and evaluation reports and ensure data quality including timeliness, relevance, accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all program data in the field office Promote the use of ICT material (KOBO , PowerBilt, etc… ) to visualize the data collected .
Development of the KOBO tools in Xis and train the team on the use of MDC .
Objective 3: Promote Learning and Accountability Framework in the mission .
Receive feedback and complaints via all FCRM channels (hotline, community meetings, face-to-face interview, community representatives/leaders, staff reports, etc.) and ensure all information is appropriately recorded in the FCRM database .
Follow proper implementation of AAH’s FCRM standard operating procedures and refer all cases to the MEAL Head of department .
Maintain an effective record and filing system for all complaints solved and pending issues including correspondences with subsequent regular updates to relevant stakeholders .
Build staff awareness and commitment to FCRM, ensuring that all Action Against Hunger’s procedures are respected Organize community sensitization activities to raise awareness about Action Against Hunger’s FCRM channels. »Follow-up with the base MEAL team to document lessons learned and best practices, produce case studies and stories through collation and analysis of M&E data and other means .
Facilitate and document learning events as planned with MEAL Head of department (debrief meetings, reflection events, after action review and mid-term reviews).
Ensure lessons learned are documented, disseminated, and followed up on over time.
Contribute to the production of capitalization and learning documents, including lessons learned presentations, success stories, etc. to describe good practices, innovations, successes, as well as problems before, during and after the implementation of projects.
Objective 4: Program Quality and Reporting
Harmonize MEAL tools and data collection instruments across same/similar projects implemented in different locations. Support the MEAL Head of department in disseminating monitoring and evaluation data and findings with relevant technical and project staff Support the field teams and technical Head of Departments/Coordinators in drafting the APR templates and providing punctual support if needed; Compilation of APRs filled by the different bases and ensure accuracy of data gathered and APRs by the program teams, in collaboration with the Program Managers and MEAL team If and when needed: sensitization and training of field teams on the monthly internal reporting tool (APR: Activity Progress Report); Systematically save and structure MEAL tools, data, reports, and associated documents on NHF Assist MEAL head of department in contributing to the project reports.
Objective5: Advocacy focal point (10%) »Support the advocacy and campaign activities of the Action Against Hunger.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Training:
University degree (BA in Social Sciences or any related field)
Technical specific knowledge:
Previous field experience in assessments, data gathering, interviews, information triangulation/verification, and report writing. Strong communication skills to interact with both vulnerable population and key stakeholders
Previous experience (years):
At least 2-3 years of related previous professional experience
Humanitarian sector knowledge:
Demonstrated abilities in the design and implementation of MEAL systems.
Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches and tools.
Capacity to facilitate work with community-level actors in planning, design, implementation of MEAL systems and processes.
Demonstrable track record in effective team membership and communications at a management level.
Demonstrated MEAL field experience and competencies in collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and presenting data to a variety of audiences.
Ability to present findings and information to diverse audiences through presentations, training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods.
Organization knowledge:
No
Languages:
English, Arabic
IT systems:
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with PowerBI and/or other data management, analysis, and visualization software is a plus
Experience with GIS software such as QGIS is a plus
Mobility (national/ international)
Yes, within Khartoum and all the bases where AAH implementing the project
Remuneration package
Based in: Sudan – Kadugli with required travel to areas of intervention
Position length: 1 year (renewable based on Evalution)
Line manager: MEAL Manager.
Salary: 1100 -1155 USD (Gross)
Annual Leave: 20 days/ year
Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family.
Notes:
This is a national job for Sudanese only.
Candidates may be contacted for other suitable positions within Action Against Hunger.
Due to the high number of applications received, only potential applicants will be contacted.
Action against Hunger is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work such as but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and/or financial misconduct; We expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through endorsing our code of conduct and other related policies and only those who share our values and code of conduct will be recruited to work for us.
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