Within the Mozambique mission, Mueda base, and under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, the Mueda MEAL Manager ensures that the MEAL strategy of the mission is implemented by the MEAL Base staffs. He/she:
Contributes to the centralization and harmonization of MEAL tools and processes on the base
Provides a methodological support to base program teams on technical questions linked to MEAL and cross-cutting issues such as: design of M&E plan, quantitative and qualitative data collection, measure of indicators, complaint response mechanism, do no harm analysis etc.
In collaboration with the MEAL / Program / Technical Coordinator, looks over the quality and relevance of internal monitoring and evaluation activities, recommendations and analysis produced by his/her department (studies, maps…)
To capacity build, coach and mentor the current MEAL Activity Manager in order to prepare him for a higher role in the MEAL unit
Provides MEAL related trainings to program teams in the base
Contributes to institutional knowledge building and improvement of MEAL methods and techniques
The main challenges:
Multiple grants ongoing and need to manage conflicting priorities to meet deadlines and assure timely expenditure of budgets: Ability to attract key positions due to the remoteness of the area and perceived poor security; Close collaboration with programs team.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Build the capacity of the MEAL Activity Manager for the potential re-nationalization of the MEAL Manager position
Continue the monitoring and evaluation of SI activities
Support in the development of the needs assessment and new area assessment process and data collection tools
Work with the MEAL Coordinator on harmonization of MEAL processes
Your profile
Education/academic background:
Bachelor degree in statistics, public health, epidemiology or other research related qualifications
Experience:
3-4 years experience in the humanitarian sector
3-4 years experience on similar positions
Specific skills:
Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
Knowledge of basic mapping software like Google Maps, Google Earth and GIS (desirable)
Experience in team management
Ability to conduct trainings and presentations
Rigor and agility,autonomous, organized, ability to priorities and to work under pressure