MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) Manager

Main duties & Responsibilities:

Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Working with programme teams and partners, ensure M&E plans are in place and followed and that reporting templates are up-to-date, effective and appropriate.
• Build the capacity of the M&E Officers and programme teams in the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, including with digital data gathering tools.
• Act as focal point and provide field-level support for the planning and implementation of M&E activities throughout the programme cycle (baseline, midline, end line surveys,  evaluations) of Concern, partners and consortium members.
• Ensure on-going learning on M&E tools is incorporated into programme design.
• Strengthen links with M&E departments in other NGOs through effective and on-going coordination, information-sharing and results dissemination at regional level and national level.

Information Management

• Design data collection tools including use of Digital Data Gathering tools.
• Improve the storage and dissemination of information within the programme.
• Contribute with high quality data and analysis to donor reports on project deliverables

Learning

• Ensure that all assessment/evaluation reports meet Concern and donor criteria, and promote the integration of recommendations and lessons learnt in project planning and future programming.
• Support implementation of programme assessment, surveys and evaluations.
• Ensure learning reviews are conducted and documented for all projects.

Supporting Programme Development and Implementation

• Provide technical advice and take part in conducting research for new proposals and support surveys for on-going interventions.
• Research/develop appropriate market analysis tools and capacity and ensure that information is shared, analysed and acted on in a timely manner.
• Participate in and actively contribute to programme coordination meetings and planning sessions.
• Support the preparation of project concept notes, proposals, logical frameworks and donor reports.

Team Management

• Lead and manage M&E Officers, contributing to their capacity building and career development.
• Coach all team members to ensure they fully understand outcomes which are expected of them, through Concern’s Performance Development Reviews system (PDRs).
• Capacity building of national partners through tailored training materials and delivery of trainings.

Accountability

• Adhere to and promote Concern’s Programme Participants Protection Policy, Anti-Fraud Policy and CHS (Common humanitarian standards),
• Support the effective management of the Complaint Response Mechanism (CRM) to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources.
• Ensure appropriate accountability mechanisms are put in place and functional, ensure targeting errors are duly corrected.
• Support programming and field staff to ensure that projects are designed and carried out with participation from all targeted communities and that information is shared with communities.

Other

• Support and when necessary support emergency response programming for Concern as and when requested.
• Other duties as requested  by the Country Director and/or Programme Director.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS            

• Master’s level degree in Arts, research, or a related subject.
• Previous experience in M&E of humanitarian and development programmes and strong understanding of M&E principles and processes, including results-based management, quantitative and qualitative tools and methodologies, reporting etc.
• Strong understanding of research methodologies and the nature of evidence which will influence key decision makers in the area.
• Ability to work effectively with and contribute to multidisciplinary teams and provide team leadership as required
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of inequality, rights related to development and emergency contexts, gender inequality, analysis and prevention and response to Gender Based Violence.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Word.

• Knowledge of Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere Standards
• Strong interest in the application of Information and Communication Technology in Emergencies
• Dynamic and willing to take initiatives to complete assigned task, and work independently.
• Delegation, time management and prioritizing skills and coping with broad range of demands
• High level of critical thinking and proven high quality analytical skills and problem solving abilities.