Ame Officer

Functions   The AME Officer’s role is to support programs in their improvement and provide reliable information for coordination and management decision making and recommendations on ongoing and future projects. The AME Officer will work closely with field and program staff.   1.     Development of data collection tools and methodologies Design appropriate information collection      tools and methodologies including the assessment ToRs, questionnaires etc,      for evaluating, monitoring and assessing the effectiveness and progress of      projects under the overall supervision of the Country AME Officer. Translating appraisal, monitoring, and      evaluation materials (English and Arabic)   2.     Data Collection and Entry Ensuring transparent, accurate and timely      collection of data by supervising and supporting the AME Monitors in administrating      surveys, semi structured interviews, conducting focus groups of other      participatory information collection tools from the field as well as      collecting secondary data from secondary sources of information. Supervise and assist in GPS data      collection from the field for mapping. Assist and supervise the data entering and      cross check the accuracy of data entry.   3.     Data Analysis/Reporting Analyse data collected in the field and      generate appropriate visualisations (graphs, tables, charts). Highlight key findings from compiled data. Produce and present timely, accurate and analytical      reports at frequent intervals on the findings of AME activities with      strategic recommendations for programs development and improvement of      on-going projects           Required personal qualities   The AMEU Officer will be appraised on his/her demonstration of the qualities and competencies listed below as well as from carrying out of the duties in the previous section.   Diplomacy is required for all interactions      with both project beneficiaries, ACTED staff and other project      stakeholders; Impartiality, objectivity and      confidentiality are imperative; without prior authorization of Country AME      Officer, assessment reports should not be shared within or outside ACTED      without the authorization of AME manager and kept within AME Unit. Reports must be analytical, 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 Officer 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; Competency in all computer related tasks      including Word, Excel, and Access is strongly desirable. An ability to      learn new computer related skills rapidly is essential. Strong managerial skills including strong      staff training abilities (pedagogical skills). Ability to travel to the field for supervision      of AME monitors, data collection, cross checking the collected data is      essential. Fluency in Arabic and English is required Good organizational and communication      skills with international and national staff and rural communities are      essential.