Ame Monitors

Functions   1.     General Any      necessary assistance to data entry of information collected through AMEU assessments      and Program data. AMEU      monitors will also work closely as a part of the team unit with field and      program staff. Monitors’ role is to support programs in their improvement      and provide reliable information for coordination and management decision      making and recommendations on projects.   2.     Development of data collection tools and methodologies Working      closely with AMEU Officer to design appropriate information collection      tools and methodologies including the assessment ToRs, questionnaires etc,      and assist where necessary by translating these tools and methodologies      under the overall supervision of Country Director.   3.     Data Collection Ensuring      transparent, accurate and timely collection of data by administrating      surveys, semi structure interviews, conducting focus groups of other      participatory information collection tools from the field as well as      collecting secondary data from secondary sources of information. Assist      in GPS data collection from the field for mapping.   4.     Reporting Provide regular reports to the AMEU Officer at frequent intervals on the progress of the implementation of the assessment activities and on the AMEU monitor’s observations during the mission. Working closely with the Database and GIS Officers to provide accurate data and where necessary assist the data entering. Cross check the accuracy of data entry.   Required personal qualities   The AMEU Monitor will be appraised on his/her demonstration of the qualities and competencies listed below as well as from carrying out of the duties in section (1)   Diplomacy      is required for all interactions; this includes following the chain of      command and never circumventing the program and the AMEU Management's      authority in terms of advising, reporting and the like. Impartiality,      objectivity and confidentiality are imperative; without prior      authorization of AME manager assessment reports should not be shared      within or outside ACTED without the authorization of AME manager and kept      within AME Unit. Reports      must be complete and meticulous. Flexibility      and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take      initiative and organize work independently Understanding      the nature of work carried out by programs is necessary for ensuring the      relevance and usability of the reports produced. Therefore a proactive and      self motivated attitude towards gaining a good understanding of ACTED      programs is essential. In addition some prior knowledge of project      specifics practices is desirable. Willingness      to learn and capacity to innovate; the AMEU Monitor must be inventive and      eager to improve his/her own skills, and be capable to adapt, shape and      develop tools best suited for ACTED’s activities; Competencies      in all computer related tasks including Word, Excel, and Access is      strongly desirable. In cases where these skills have not been acquired the      monitors should have the capacity to learn them quickly with the support      of Database Manager. Ability      to travel to the field for data collection, cross checking the collected      data of his own and if required for other team mates. Fluency      in Arabic and English is required Good      organizational and communication skills with international and national      staff and rural communities are essential.