MEAL Officer

The M&E Officer will be setting up MEAL frameworks, systems, and processes including log-frames and indicator tables, and managing MEAL tools used within the project programs. She/He will ensure comprehensive data collection. She/He will support the and programs team to ensure learning and accountability systems are put in place and working effectively. 

Duties and Responsibilities  

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Programs and overall supervision of the CED shall perform the following duties: 

• Prepare program MEAL plans, indicators tracking sheets, and MEAL tools in line with the program M&E plan.

• Ensure appropriate and consistent implementation of project monitoring plan and tools and to support the program managers in the review/revision of it when necessary.

• Track and monitor outputs and expected results of ongoing projects and the extent of completion of various activities and present findings to the management.

• Support service providers and coordinators in monthly data collection and recording of service delivery-related information/data.

• Enter, clean, and organize both quantitative and qualitative data; compose reports summarizing results.

• Participate in the design and implementation of quality assessments and evaluations.

• Work with program staff to promote learning culture, assess “lessons learned”, and ensure that learning is shared across the field office.

• Ensure the accountability system is in place towards beneficiaries, partners and donors.

• Facilitate and/or provide translation and record-keeping during focus group discussions and other meetings with beneficiaries, or others.

• Contribute to reporting and quality assure all reporting on outputs and results, including implementing monitoring systems in complex situations.

• Perform other duties as necessary, as assigned by the supervisor

• A university degree in Law, International relations, Management, or other relevant degree

• Two years of experience in MEAL with Local or International NGO

• Experience with Information Management Systems and online platforms

• Strong belief in human rights and gender equality

• Strong ability to work independently, including the ability to multitask, prioritize competing tasks, and manage time effectively

• High standard of spoken and written English; Arabic and Kurdish

• Excellent computer skills

• Ability to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments