JOB DESCRIPTION

Scope of role: 

The MEAL Officer supports the implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities in emergency settings. The role involves developing and applying standard monitoring tools, ensuring effective data collection and analysis, and supporting qualitative and quantitative assessments. The MEAL Officer works closely with program teams and partners to build capacity, improve data quality, and capture learning for program improvement. This position contributes to strengthening accountability systems and ensuring evidence-based decision-making across the response.

Key areas of accountability :

• Support the implementation of the SCI MEAL in Emergencies (MiE) Procedure and MiE System Quality Benchmarks, monitoring system/framework to report activities according to appropriate framework(s);
• Develop standard monitoring tools in collaboration with Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability Manager and programme staff;
• Establish data flow mechanisms on standard tools including data collection, storage, analysis, interpretation and timely feedback to the intended stakeholders in collaboration with program staff;
• Assist in designing and implementing qualitative and quantitative assessments as appropriate;
• Provide training and capacity building to team members and partners whenever needed;
• Undertake data quality assurance in the areas of operation, identifying sources of errors and inconsistencies and providing feedback that would help in data improvement;
• Assist in capturing relevant learning associated with the response learning agenda.
• Provide support in the capacity building of MEAL employees of partner organizations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, and/or Development Studies.
• Fluency in written and spoken Ukrainian, Russian and, ideally, English.

Experience and skills: 

• At least 1 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of programs or relevant experience.
• Experience in Excel, Power BI, KoboCollect, CommCare.
• Experience in data collection, data management, and analysis is highly desirable.
• Familiarity and comprehension with database designs and management.
• Good level of computer proficiency and ability to use SPSS and MS-Office.
• Demonstrated report writing skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.