MEAL Assistant (BHA Uplift) x3- Harare

Overview / Objectives of the position:

Reporting to the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer, the MEAL Assistant is responsible for supporting evidence-based programming and strategy through developing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research activities within GOAL’s programmes. Build M&E capacity of GOAL project staff and support the implementation of an M&E framework.

Main responsibilities:

Responsibility 1- Main Duties:

• Support MEAL Officer in development, implementation, and administration of program MEAL systems.
• Capacity building of program staff and volunteers in M&E Development of appropriate M&E systems, indicators, and tool
• Support MEAL Officer in aggregation and dissemination of monitoring and evaluation data and reports internally and externally

Responsibility 2- Specific Responsibilities:

• Coordinating registration and verification of beneficiaries according to agreed project selection criteria
• Manage data collation of accurate and timely data of programme activities and consolidate against donor and internal indicators, as per program MEL plan, from program supported activities and sites.
• Ensure monthly reporting of data in order to follow up the standard project and strategic indicators (Number of beneficiaries, number and type of activities completed)
• Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly M&E/data reports based on agreed indicators that will guide decision making and program implementation at district level
• Contribute to identify and synthesize good practices and lessons learned
• Supervising and monitoring efficient distribution of cash and food items and ensuring that there is proper distribution of cash and food entitlements.
• Carry out beneficiary satisfaction and feedback assessment and Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM).
• Support development and implementation of the M&E framework and plan
• Carry out site data validation, data verification, data entry, data analysis and interpretation.
• Train, guide and monitor enumerator on how to administer questionnaires and interview during survey including testing trail of the questionnaire a few before the real survey commences
• Conducts Gender Assessment, Market Assessment in targeted wards
• Carry out any other duties as may be directed by the MEAL Officer Mainstream cross cutting issues of gender, HIV/AIDS, Safeguarding, Child Protection and Environment in monitoring and evaluation.
• Establish appropriate community-based monitoring and evaluation systems including complaints/feedback handling mechanisms.
• Compile monthly and quarterly Complaint Response Mechanism (CRM) Reports
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Responsibility 2- Proposal writing

• Assist Programme staff to write project proposals especially the log frame and indicators

Responsibility 3- Budgets

Responsibility 4- Logistics and Operations

• Comply with the procedures and policies

Responsibility 5- Finance and Compliance

• Comply with the procedures and policies

Responsibility 6- Human Resources

• Conduct quarterly staff appraisals for line staff.
• Participate, plan for performance management, and ensure that set objectives are achieved according to the performance plan
• Ensure time sheets are completed and submitted to HR monthly.
• Participate in Recruitment, Selection and Talent management as assigned
• Ensure compliance with the HR manual and any related policies Comply with the procedures and policies

Requirements: Technical & Functional skills skills

Consider technical or functional, knowledge, or know how, qualifications, work experience, language skills (spoken and written), IT skills (specific software or systems?), Essential skills and then desirable ones

• A Minimum of a Degree in Economics, statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other relevant discipline; A post graduate qualification is added advantage.
• Post-graduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation of cash voucher/transfer interventions a distinct advantage.
• At least 3 years’ experience in both urban and rural development programmes working for an NGO; Strong appreciation of the importance of urban and rural livelihoods components, monitoring and evaluation techniques, and community participation in project activities.
• At least 3+ years of implementing surveys and other research activities within an NGO environment.
• Demonstrated experience in applying quantitative and qualitative /participatory research methods.
• Outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to rural locations and live in sometimes basic conditions.
• Understanding of mainstreaming principles i.e., Gender, HIV/AIDS & Child Protection, and experience of working on mainstreaming activities.
• Confident presentation and facilitation skills, proven record in provision and facilitation of trainings.
• Knowledge of Sphere and commitment to humanitarian principles

Proficiency in using standard computer software, especially MS office as well as data entry/statistical packages, such as MS Access, SPSS, Minitab, Epi Info.

Requirements: GOAL Competencies: no more than 5 (See GOAL competencies Framework)

• Competency 1 and description (level)
• Competency 2 and description (level)
• Competency 3 etc…

Other requirements:

Travels, etc…

General terms and conditions

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

Accountability within GOAL

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

• Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.