Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending child hunger. We work in over 40 countries around the world, helping over 9 million people every year.
Start date:
15 Feb 2021
End date:
14 August 2021
Section/Unit:
Programs
Grade Level:
Assistant
Supervisor:
MEAL Manager
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
Khartoum
Duration:
6 months (renewable)
Closing Date:
19 Jan 2021
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Background:
Job Title
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Complaint Response Mechanism (CRM) Assistant
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Direction / Department
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MEAL
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Main place of work
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Khartoum – with travel to the field bases (as requested)
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Hierarchical Line Manager:
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MEAL Manager
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Functional Line Manager:
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Programs Managers (Nutrition & Health, WASH, FSL)
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Internal relation
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All AAH staff and departments
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External relation
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Representatives from GoS, international and local implementing partners, UN & (I) NGOs, LNGOs etc
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Duties and responsibilities:
Goal Focal point for CRM for Action Against Hunger Sudan
Objective 1: Support the establishment and management of the Complaint Response Mechanism for all ACF projects
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Support the MEAL Manager in setting up Complaints Response Mechanism in relevant project locations
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Ensure regular maintenance of complaints and feedback Master logbook and ensure information is shared regularly
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Conduct regular spot-checks of beneficiary awareness on the CRM procedures
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Support the Program teams in activity implementation, to ensure beneficiary access to CRM channels (feedback days & time, hotline numbers, complaints boxes, field visits)
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Ensure high standards of confidentiality of complaints data
Objective 2: Operate the CRM system, record, refer, and respond the complaints/feedback with MEAL and Program teams:
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Answer calls and record all feedback, complaints and responses in the CRM logbook
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Address the queries of callers using hotline while respecting ethical and professional behavior in accordance with the Action Against Hunger standard operating procedures
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Record and address complaints/feedback captured in other mechanisms such as suggestion box, internal staff, partners or from other sources
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Provide accurate information related to the subject callers matter and other related ongoing activities when possible
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Respond to enquiries from program beneficiaries with consultations from relevant members (MEAL Manager, Country Director)
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Refer program specific complaints to the MEAL Manager
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Refer sensitive complaints to the MEAL Manager
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Ensure complaints are resolved and closed within the appropriate timeframe
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Ensure CRM Master logbook is forwarded to the MEAL Manager on a monthly basis and important complaints on the toll-free line reported immediately
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Ensure accurate recording of all the data related to the callers in the hotline logbook and understand Action Against Hunger programs/projects
Objective 3: Post-distribution remote monitoring/follow up calls:
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Conduct verification calls with the beneficiaries after cash transfers or in-kind distribution
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Record the verification calls results in the tracker calls sheet and finally archive them in the Master logbook
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Share the verification calls results to the MEAL Manager
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Follow up thoroughly on any unusual cases noticed and work with the MEAL Manager to determine way out
Objective 4: Reporting, Communications and Referrals:
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Submit internal, and accurate reports to the MEAL Manager. The reports will be submitted weekly, or daily according to the urgency of the call; include monthly recommendations, if needed, to the MEAL Manager as received
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Accurately refer cases internally within the different departments – with the support of the MEAL Manager – following the base standard operating procedures set for the referral system
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Follow-up and receive weekly feedback, and case status progress related to the internal cases referred to the programs/projects
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Ensure all documents and actions taken are documented, and feedback is given back to the caller
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Closely work with the MEAL and Program teams on accountability aspects
Objective 5: Monitoring Activities:
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Frequently conduct data collection using different methods as part of monitoring activities at project sites and in collaboration with community volunteers and our local partners
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Conduct other monitoring activities assigned by the MEAL Manager
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Train community volunteers and local partners on CRM cards, CRM boxes, projects talking points, digital data collection.
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Perform other duties as may be assigned by the MEAL Manager.
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Law, Business Administration or a related qualifications
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At least with 1 year relevant experience in developing and maintaining accountability and learning activities
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Experience in project monitoring and evaluation with an national/international NGO
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Good data collection/data entry, processing, and archiving skills
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Understanding of HAP (Humanitarian Accountability Project), Do No Harm and other relevant global standards
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Experience of developing and/or managing complaints reporting mechanisms
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Demonstrated knowledge of accountability especially feedback mechanisms concepts and international humanitarian quality standards
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic
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Strong computer skills and ability to use standard computing packages such as word, excel, power point, spreadsheets and database software programs
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Ethical, focused on treating complainants/ community fairly and culturally sensitive
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Sound facilitation, analytical, planning, conceptual, and report writing skills
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Willingness to answer beneficiary calls every day
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Willing to travel throughout the project areas
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be initiative
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Self-motivated, result-driven and reliable
Preferred
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Previous experience in operating a call centre would be preferred
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Previous experience in handling complaints or feedback mechanism
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Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and demonstrable understanding of conflict/ post conflict development contexts
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Strong team working and interpersonal skills and good organizational skills
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COMPULSORY POLICIES AND DOCUMENTS TO KNOW AND ENDORSE
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Code of Conduct and Principle Chart
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Protection against sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) Policy
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Prevention and management of harassment cases and labor conflicts
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Child protection policy
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Gender policy
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Security Document-Data protection policy
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Transparency Policy
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Anti-corruption policy
KINTERNAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE POSITION PROPER PERFORMANCE
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PEN AAH-E (National Strategic Plan) and ISP AAH (International Strategic Plan).
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Mission strategy
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AAH Theory of Management
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Values and principle chart
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Deontology Code and Ethic Committee
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Feedback Mechanism Protocol
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Donors Guidelines
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Kit Log, Admin Procedures, HR Procedures
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Internal Regulations
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Action Against Hunger Code of Conduct including Principles
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Security plan
This document is non-contractual and may be modified to reflect the changing needs of the mission.
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FEMALE CANDIDATES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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