MEAL officer

Terms of Reference: MEAL officer

Location: Aden

Contract type: One-year  extendable based on performance

Number of staff: 1 

Job Summary:

The MEAL Officer , which stands for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning, is responsible for overseeing and implementing the MEAL framework within an organization. They design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems, conduct assessments, and analyze data to measure project effectiveness. The MEAL Officer also ensures accountability to beneficiaries and stakeholders through feedback mechanisms and complaint response mechanisms. Additionally, they facilitate learning and knowledge sharing to improve program outcomes. 

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare weekly reporting, monthly reports outputs, success stories, and etc.
2. Provide critical inputs and analysis from reporting draft to be submitted  on time.
3. Provide regular mentorship and guidance to field staff to ensure quality reporting;
4. Proofread all content in English version prior to release.
5. Translate various types of reports and project documents from Arabic to English and vice versa;
6. Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities as requested;
7. Provide guidance and support to media as applicable;
8. Supported by Data Management staff, analyze and synthesize data, create infographics, interactive maps, and/or other communication materials as needed;
9. Contribute to regular project data review, ensuring accurate data collection, and analyzing the data to ensure the meeting of donor targets, and protection of key trends for further reporting and analysis;
10. Establish and communicate a reporting schedule ensuring submission of reports in a timely manner, and thus provided quality assurance of data with the support of Data Management staff. 
11. Compile field level information required to produce weekly and biweekly progress updates, monthly Situation Reports donor appeals, and updates related to the humanitarian assistance in the country following the standard reporting format/scheme, quarterly indicator reports, bi-annual, annual reports and other narrative reports as assigned by the relevant departments;
12. Overseeing reporting and data quality in an accurate and timely manner;
13. Systematically screens and cross-checks internal and external reports, situational reports, information and communication material for accuracy and consistency;
14. Maintains a close collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation team, field and technical Teams to ensure a smooth exchange of information.
15. Provide technical support, training and clarification on reporting policies;
16. Monitor and review regular sources of information and data required for preparation of reports, e.g., news clippings, surveys, information from field monitors, food statistics reports;
17. Train The Technical Team on the requirements of the donor reporting templates.
18. Perform other related duties as required.

Education, qualifications and experience:

• University degree in management, social sciences or any other related field.

• Two years of experience working in humanitarian work

• Experience in collecting qualitative and quantitative data

• Good organizational skills, attention to detail and timely reporting.

• Excellent verbal/written communication and relationship building skills.

• Confident, flexible and initiative attitude with ability to work independently, to be proactive in working with others, willingness and commitment to work long hours during weekends and spend a significant amount of time in field locations.

• Experience in data entry. Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office). Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Salary and Benefits:

The This Position will receive a competitive salary commensurate with their qualifications and experience. The salary package will include base salary, taxes, social security contributions, health insurance, and life insurance, as per the organization's policy.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their updated CV, a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience, and contact details of three professional references by using this link 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpcZDzJMndLuDgL6XrEz50hsTPM18k2nCZn7serhMEjhNgaQ/viewform

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation and interview.

Deadline for applications: [27/12/2023]

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, disability, or ethnicity.