MEAL Associate

Job Summary Under the overall supervision of the Programme Support Unit Coordinator and the direct supervision of M&E officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and coordinating the implementation monitoring and evaluation activities across different program. Job Requirements Core Functions / Responsibilities: Pro v ide o v e r a ll m o n itoring a n d e v a l u a tion s u p port in t h e d a y - t o-d a y m a n a g e m e n t a n d i m pl e m e n t a tion of t h e pro j e c t a c ti v iti e s, i n c l u d i n g the i m pl e m e n t a ti o n a n d a d m i n istr a tion o f a d a t a b a s e s y st e m to g a t h e r a n d p r o c e ss i nf or ma ti o n on Assist pro j e c t f o c a l po i n ts in t h e Migr a ti o n M a n a g e m e n t un it i n m o n itori n g a n d e v a l u a tion r e l a t e d ef f orts, i nc l u ding v e r i fy i n g d a ta e n try i s timeously d o n e , a ccu r a t e , a n d r e li a bl e , w h i lst r e sp e c t i n g Our client ’ s d a ta pro te c tion pr i nc ipl e s a n d s u gg e sti n g i n n o v a t i v e sol u t io n s to m ee t ch a ll e n g e s f a c e d in d a ta c o ll e c ti o n . Assist t h e pro j e c t t ea m in r e gula r ly u pd a ti n g a n d i mprovi n g t h e M&E tools b y g a t h e ring qu a n tit a ti v e a n d quali ta ti v e d a t a/ i nf or ma tion on pr o j e c t a c t i v iti e s. Development of M&E plans and indicators to track project progress. In c o ordin a ti o n w ith t h e s u p e rvis o r, c a rry o u t f i e ld a n d mo n i t ori n g v isits t o t h e b e n e f i c i a ri e s’ busi n e s s si t e s i nc l u ding c om mu n iti e s w h e re c om mu n ity d e v e l op men t i n iti a ti v e s a re t a k i n g pl a c e a n d g a t h e r d a ta on t h e s u pport pr o v id e d. Coll e c t, analyse, visualize, and present data through ad-hoc and p e riodic M&E reports , considering gender and protection dis a gg rega t e d d a ta In coordination with the supervisor, conduct financial monitoring for specific projects, including updating project planners and highlighting areas of concern to project managers. Support the Monitoring and Evaluation Expert Team (MET) to carryout joint monitoring, including regular quantitative and qualitative data collection approaches. Assist in t h e f u r t h e r d e v e l o p me n t a n d i n c orp o r a tion o f mo n itor i n g a n d e v a l u a ti o n f r a m ew o r ks t o str e n g t h e n t h e proj e c t i m p l e m e n t a tion a n d d a ta ma n a g e m e n t. E n s u re t h e appropriate d o cu m e n t a tion a n d f ili n g of a ll b e n e f i c i a ri e s in a d a t a b a se , including r e gular u pd a te of b e n e f i c i a ri e s and project stakeholder i nf or ma ti o n in various databases. Required Qualifications and Experience Education: University Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration and Humanitarian Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with Three (3) of relevant professional experience. Or High School diploma with Five (5) years of relevant professional experience Experience: Experience in monitoring and evaluation of Programmes related to migration management, particularly counter human trafficking, return and reintegration, direct assistance to vulnerable migrants including victims of trafficking. Skills: Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation – with specific experience in project development, data analysis, knowledge management, monitoring, and evaluation in the non-profit sector; Demonstrated proficiency with MS office and advanced data science and/or statistical skills including knowledge of database management, statistical and project management software and data visualization skills is a strong advantage; Excellent data visualization, analysis and writing skills Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations, and private sector entities. Languages: Fluency in English is required (oral and written). Fluency in Pashto and Dari is required (oral and written). Note : Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Required Competencies: VALUES - All Our client staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values: Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. CORE COMPETENCIES - behavioral indicators – Choose a level. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES - Behavioral indicators – Choose a level. Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential. Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential. Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty. Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction. Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.