MEAL Officer

at GOAL Zimbabwe 

Masvingo

Overview of the role

Reporting directly to the Project Manager and technically reporting to the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator, MEAL Officer is responsible for promoting 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.

Summary of Key Duties

• Responsible for the implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Develop appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools for data collection.
• Develop and manage databases for programme participants.
• Conduct training of project staff and stakeholders on data collection methodology and M&E systems.
• Disseminate monitoring and evaluation findings internally and externally through meetings and workshops.
• Contribute to the GOAL M & E component in proposal writing through the development of the logical frameworks and indicators.
• Establish appropriate community-based monitoring and evaluation systems including complaints/feedback handling mechanisms.
• Mainstream safeguarding issues of gender, HIV/AIDS, Child Protection and Environment in monitoring and evaluation.

Requirements: Technical & Functional skills

• A Minimum of a Degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources Management Development Studies or any other relevant Social Science discipline; A post graduate qualification is added advantage.
• Post-graduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation of Agriculture and livelihood interventions a distinct advantage.
• At least 3 years’ experience in rural development programmes working for an NGO; Strong appreciation of the importance of urban and rural WASH, hardware and software WASH 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 ie 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:

• Adaptability &Flexibility
• Accountability & Dependability
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Creative & Innovative Thinking

Other requirements:

• Ethics & Integrity
• Flexibility
• Influencing Others
• Interpersonal Skills
• Planning & Organising
• Problem Solving

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