MEAL & Media Officer

Job Summary ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES A. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (Approximately 60%) MEAL Systems and Planning · Support the MEAL Manager in implementing project MEAL plans, Performance Indicator Tracking Sheets (PITS), and data collection tools. · Assist the MEAL Manager in developing, testing, deploying, and managing digital data collection systems using Kobo Toolbox and other relevant platforms. · Support the regular tracking, analysis, and reporting of project indicators and maintain project MEAL databases and documentation. · Assist the MEAL Manager in the development and periodic review of logframes, performance indicators, MEAL frameworks, and project monitoring tools. Monitoring · Conduct regular field monitoring visits to verify project implementation, outputs, and progress against approved work plans and performance indicators. · Verify the accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, and quality of monitoring data collected by project staff and enumerators. · Conduct routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and prepare monitoring reports with key findings and recommendations. · Support joint monitoring missions with donors, partners, government counterparts, and senior management, as required. · Follow up on the implementation of recommendations arising from monitoring visits, data quality assessments, evaluations, and donor monitoring missions. Evaluation · Support the planning and implementation of baseline, midline, endline, Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM), outcome monitoring, and other project assessments. · Coordinate and supervise field data collection activities, ensuring compliance with approved methodologies and data quality standards. · Support data cleaning, analysis, interpretation, and the preparation of assessment and evaluation reports. Data Management, Accountability and Learning · Support data management processes, including data verification, validation, cleaning, analysis, visualization, and maintenance of project databases and the organizational Management Information System (MIS) · Support the implementation of the Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanism (FCRM) and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP). · Document lessons learned, best practices, innovations, and recommendations to support organizational learning and programme improvement. · Provide technical support and on-the-job coaching to project staff and enumerators on MEAL tools, digital data collection systems, data quality, and reporting requirements. · Ensure the confidentiality, security, and proper storage of project data in accordance with HIHAO's Data Protection Policy and donor requirements. Reporting and Coordination · Support the MEAL Manager in preparing internal and donor reports through the compilation, analysis, and presentation of monitoring data. · Coordinate with programme teams to ensure the timely submission of accurate, complete, and high-quality monitoring data and supporting documentation. · Support monitoring missions, donor visits, assessments, evaluations, and other MEAL-related activities as assigned by the MEAL Manager. B. Media and Communications (Approximately 40%) Content Development and Documentation · Develop project success stories, case studies, human-interest stories, lessons learned, and beneficiary interviews. · Plan and conduct field visits to document project activities through photographs, videos, and interviews. · Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented before capturing photographs, videos, or personal stories. · Produce, edit, and archive photographs, videos, and other multimedia products for project documentation, organizational learning, and donor visibility. Communication and Visibility · Develop communication materials, including newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, infographics, banners, and presentations. · Ensure compliance with donor branding and visibility requirements across all communication materials. · Prepare communication products highlighting project achievements and organizational impact. · Support the preparation and design of annual reports and organizational publications. Digital Platforms and Information Management · Regularly update HIHAO's website, social media platforms, and other approved digital communication channels with verified project information and visibility materials.. · Manage digital archives of photographs, videos, publications, and communication products. · Coordinate with programme and MEAL teams to ensure communication materials are evidence-based and technically accurate. · Update media-related information within HIHAO's MIS, where applicable. Stakeholder Communication · Coordinate with project managers and field teams to collect project information and visibility materials. · Support communication activities during project events, workshops, exhibitions, stakeholder meetings, and donor visits. · Prepare media releases, communication briefs, and promotional materials as required. · Translate communication materials, reports, success stories, newsletters, and visibility products between English, Dari, and Pashto while ensuring accuracy and consistency of messaging. C. Other Responsibilities · Maintain confidentiality of project information and beneficiary data. · Ensure compliance with HIHAO policies, safeguarding principles, and data protection requirements. · Regularly participate in internal coordination meetings and relevant external coordination forums when assigned. · Support organizational knowledge management by maintaining organized repositories of reports, assessments, communication products, and lessons learned. · Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor consistent with the position. Job Requirements · Bachelor's degree in Economics, Journalism, Social Sciences, or a related field (Master's preferred). · Minimum 1-3–years of relevant experience in MEAL and/or communications within humanitarian or development organizations. · Experience with Kobo Toolbox, Excel, Power BI/SPSS (or similar data analysis software), and Microsoft Office. · Experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and multimedia editing. · Strong report writing and communication skills. · Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto. · Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.