MEAL Officer -

Muslim Hands (NGO)

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Muslim Hands Sri LankaJob Description Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Officer <table class="MsoTableGrid" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody><tr> <td width="167"> Job Title </td> <td width="455"> MEAL Officer </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"> Department </td> <td width="455"> Project Management </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"> Reports To </td> <td width="455"> MEAL Expert Muslim Hands Global Operations Development Department </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"> Location </td> <td width="455"> Muslim Hands Country Office Sri Lanka </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"> Contract Type </td> <td width="455"> Annual </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"> Duration </td> <td width="455"> Permanent </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"> Objective </td> <td width="455"> To support the improvement of program efficacy and effectiveness, during the program life cycle through Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning. </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="622" colspan="2"> Main responsibilities: · Implement and strengthen MEAL systems and processes to assure achievement and progress towards program objectives and outcomes – · Develop and execute the MEAL Plan for Program/projects, coordinate, monitor and formulate the performance of the quality monitoring system indicators. · Develop appropriate quality monitoring tools in close coordination with Global Operation Development Department Technical Experts (TEs). · Manage internal and external program evaluations when deemed necessary and coordinates the planning and execution of need assessment, baseline, midline, end line assessments. Review assessments/evaluation reports to ensure these meet the quality criteria and leads the integration of recommendations and lessons learned in project planning and future programming. · Participate in program design and proposal writing in the areas of theory of change, Result Chain, log frame design and MEAL plan. · Advice and support program teams on quality data gathering and analysis to facilitate informed program design. · Provide research studies, MEAL tools/templates for the implementation of programs and assist in research and analysis for the development of new programs as when required. Monitor/Oversee the implementation of data management tools for process and quality improvement. · Support program teams to set up accountability mechanisms to beneficiaries and community members. Maintain the CRM data base and ensure the responsive use of accountability mechanisms. · Support and follow up on monitoring findings action plan tracker, and learning events to document lessons learned and best practices from interventions. · Conduct analysis of program results to support evidence-based program decision making and program quality improvement, using appropriate software as necessary. · Ensure timely and accurate data entry in global strategic tracker. · Review field activities progress and ensure all MOVs are as per program requirement. · Coordinate with Global Operation Development Department for technical guidance on strategic tracker, capacity buildings initiatives and result chain framework compliance. </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="622" colspan="2"> Key Performance Measure/Indicators · Quality MEAL system in place and operational in Muslim Hands Country Office </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="622" colspan="2"> Qualification & Experience · Master’s degree in an M&E, social sciences, development studies social work, or any other relevant discipline. · Knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation, accountability, learning, research and evaluation methodologies, standards and practices. · Understanding of contemporary trends and innovations in MEAL. · Demonstrated experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis and statistics. </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="622" colspan="2"> Knowledge, skills & abilities required: · Strong analytical, critical thinking, research and report writing skills as well as excellent presentation and facilitation skills. · Independent, self-starter and creative. · Ability to work under minimum supervision or independently · Must be a team player and ready to work in and contribute to team building environment · Team player, appreciates cultural diversity and inclusion, safeguarding/ protection issues etc. · Computer literate with good presentation skills · Excellent written and communication skills </td> </tr> </tbody></table>