Monitoring Assistant

Job Summary

The Monitoring Assistant reports directly to the Project Manager, with matrix management to the MEAL Officer.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support the MEAL Officer and Project Manager in developing/improving/updating tools for data collection, processing and analysis, while making sure gender considerations are integrated in all the tools (e.g., gender disaggregation, gender-specific targets).
• Collect data on regular basis through in person and remote modalities using post-distribution monitoring tools (PDMs), surveys, focus group discussions, spot checks, and other tools.
• Support distributions to dairy producers and conduct follow-up/monitoring visits.
• Supervise enumerators (if any) working to collect data.
• Report to and alert the project team on a regular basis regarding any anticipated project issues, risks and any emerging opportunities and threats to the project implementation.
• Ensure all MEAL-related data and files are properly organized and stored.
• Receive and handle feedback and complaints from beneficiaries, share with MEAL Officer and Project Manager.
• Any other task requested by the MEAL Officer and Project Manager.

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in similar tasks (MEAL)
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with staff and stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and maintain strict deadlines