MEAL and Reporting Officer

About Aid Gate Organization “AGO”

Aid Gate Organization (AGO) is an independent, nonpartisan, national organization in Iraq whose history goes back to 2014 with the beginning of ISIL’s occupation in Iraq. At that time and throughout the mass conflicts occurring from 2014 onwards, ISIL groups took control of large swathes of the country, including Nineveh, Salah al-Din, Anbar, and parts of Diyala. This period witnessed an unprecedented wave of displacement for people who lived in these areas in addition to extreme human rights violations. With the Iraqi government, unable to provide much-needed, widespread assistance, many international organizations entered the country to facilitate a response. In doing so, local community members were actively recruited to assist in the movement and return of displaced peoples, while providing them with emergency life-saving assistance to meet their basic needs. Since 2014, AGO has been working untiringly to help Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees, and vulnerable host communities for the implementation of whole-of-community resilience-building measures in Iraq. Today AGO is functional in Salah al-Din, Kirkuk, and the Nineveh governorates, with 50–150 employees, depending on the situation in the region. We are currently working on expanding our operations into the Anbar governorate as well as southern Iraq through proven programs to rebuild the lives of men, women, children, and refugees IDPs, minorities, ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The MEAL and Reporting Officer will be responsible for implementing Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning activities and ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of project progress, achievements, and learnings. This role involves regular travel to project sites to monitor activities and collect data, ensuring that reporting standards are maintained.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Monitoring and Evaluation

– Implement MEAL frameworks, tools, and plans for ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with AGO’s standards.
– Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities, verify data, and provide feedback for improved implementation.
– Support the design and execution of assessments, surveys, evaluations, and data collection processes.
– Ensure accurate and timely data entry, cleaning, and analysis using tools such as KOBO, Excel, and Power BI.

B. Reporting

– Prepare high-quality monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, capturing project progress, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
– Compile data from various field locations and synthesize it into clear, concise reports for internal and external stakeholders.
– Contribute to donor reports, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and deadlines.
– Collaborate with project teams to gather qualitative and quantitative data for success stories, case studies, and best practices.

C. Accountability

– Establish and maintain accountability mechanisms, including beneficiary feedback and complaints handling systems.
– Document and report on feedback received from beneficiaries, ensuring responses are timely and issues are addressed.

D. Learning and Knowledge Management

– Facilitate learning sessions with project teams to share findings, insights, and lessons learned.
– Document and disseminate best practices, success stories, and lessons learned to inform future programming.

E. Capacity Building

– Provide training and support to field staff on MEAL tools, techniques, data collection, and reporting processes.
– Develop training materials and manuals on MEAL and reporting topics for staff capacity building.

Key Deliverables:

– High-quality reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
– Updated MEAL databases with accurate data and analysis.
– Accountability feedback reports with trends and recommendations.
– Learning materials, case studies, and success stories for knowledge sharing.

Qualifications and Experience:

– Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
– Minimum 3 years of experience in MEAL and reporting within the humanitarian or development sector.
– Proven experience in preparing high-quality reports for donors and stakeholders.
– Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and visualization using KOBO, Excel, Power BI, or SPSS.
– Experience in establishing and managing accountability mechanisms.

Skills and Competencies:

– Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is required.
– High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and reporting.
– Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
– Commitment to cultural sensitivity, diversity, and inclusion.

Interested applicants must send their most recent:

1. CV
2. Cover Letter

To [email protected] , Subject line must read: MEAL and Reporting Officer

Note:

• Applications not meeting the specified minimum requirements may not be considered
• The CVs received after the closing date may not be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview that may include a written test of communication and writing skills.

Due to the nature of AGO work activities, AGO demand its employee to have the highest discretion and flexibility qualities. AGO can anytime according to the needs of his mission, and change the work location of his employee. AGO can at any time update tasks on this Job Description according to the evolution of the program or strategy changes. The above-listed tasks are not exhaustive, the employee can be asked to undertake other tasks by the employer according to the competencies, to work over settings time.

• Female candidates only.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.