MEAL Specialist

1. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tasks and responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining monitoring systems and tools on project, programme and country level that is complete, coherent, consistent and manageable.
• Lead, technically and logistically, data collection tasks during various program stages (such as annual reviews, rapid assessments, etc) (including the use of online tools), analysis of data, presenting findings & recommendations and ensuring that data is accurately included in internal and external reports.
• Collaborate closely with the field project/MEAL staff to ensure the effective implementation of M&E systems/plans and accountability mechanisms.
• Capacity development of ZOA staff and partner staff in data collection and general M&E skills.
• Leading the process for internal and external needs assessments, baselines, mid-term evaluations, end line surveys and evaluations. This includes the preparation of Terms of References, the selection process of external consultants, guiding consultants during their assignment and reviewing reports.
• Developing and managing the learning agenda for the projects.
• Contribute and coordinate the development of project/M&E based reports, including reviewing and editing narrative reports when needed and verification of data accuracy against project plans.
• Assist the program staff during the proposal development stage through the development of MEAL approaches and logical frameworks, among others.
• Ensure monthly internal reports are submitted by the field office, review these reports and follow up where necessary.
• Ensure quarterly beneficiary data is collected and processed.
• Other tasks as requested by the line manager.

2. AUTHORITY:

The MEAL Specialist is authorized within the limits of an agreed Annual Plan. (S)He is accountable to the Programme Advisor.

3. SUPERVISES:

Depending on the team composition, the MEAL Specialist may have direct reports.

4. Contacts

External Contacts

Relevant as directed by the Programme Advisor, with some autonomy.

Internal contacts

• Team members from the programme department
• Project staff of field offices and ZOA Headquarters personnel as requested
• Operational staff (finance, HR etc) in Khartoum

5. Competencies:

This position requires a flexible and hands-on person who enjoys working with a team. Next to creative and analytical skills, this position requires someone who has experience coaching and training basic M&E skills to be able to provide support in a wide range of areas.

6. Knowledge & Experience:

Skills:

• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Strong conceptual and (English) writing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail; and the ability to present data in an organized and clear way
• Intermediate or advanced software skills in Excel, KoBo and SPSS or other data analysis packages.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills

Attitude:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Being flexible to adjust to different contexts and requirements
• Advisory and participatory attitude
• A highly ethical work standard
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-religious setting.

7. SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Up to 25 % of time required for travel to ZOA programme locations in Sudan.

The candidate will subject to Membercheck /COTER procedures, which is against Government Sanction lists to verify that the candidate is not on any of these lists. This counter-terrorism check is a requirement of Donor Government Regulations and is therefore an important part of an employee’s ability to fulfil his/her employment requirements before signing the Employment Contract with the Organization.