Meal Team Leader

General objective   Under the direct supervision of the MEAL Manager, the MEAL Team Leader is responsible for the qualitative, quantitative and timely implementation of the MEAL activities. He/she coordinates and monitors the work of all Officers dedicated to these activities and of administrative and follow up of its team.   Responsibilities and tasks   MEAL: He/She will follow up implementation of all AME-related activities. Human Resources: He/She will manage the team of officers under his/her responsibility Logistics and Administration: He/She will administratively and logistically manage the AME team and operational requests Safety and Security: He/She will assist in following safety and security rules on-base and will transmit all safety and security information to the AME Manager.         Specific objectives and linked activities   Implementing the Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation plan per project From lessons learned and experience on the field, participation in defining methodologies for major baseline and needs assessment studies; Conducting and supervising routine needs assessments and baselines; Ensuring quality and accuracy of data and the serious follow up of available guidelines. Ensuring a good communication with operational teams on preparation of AME activities, implementation and results of AME.   Providing grant proposals and reports with accurate and qualitative data and analysis Collecting and analysing quality and accurate data and making sure to follow up  the archiving system for M&E related activities; In collaboration with the implementation team, to identify needs and gaps of humanitarian assistance; To contribute to the analysis of data collected in collaboration with the AME Manager;   MEAL team management and capacity building To manage and lead by example and provide advice, mentorship and guidance to the team under his responsibility; To train field officers in new activities and procedures; To follow up the AME team under his responsibility according to the missions’ Standard Operating Procedures (daily management, performance evaluation, holidays management); To do regular monitoring of AME officer’s work by constantly visiting to the areas of intervention and getting feedback when not directly on the field With the AME Manager, conduct performance evaluation of the AME team, and set up and follow up individual or team objectives;   Organization & Follow up To implement and follow up the AME department activities in direct collaboration with the AME Manager of the base; To organize, schedule, coordinate and plan the department activities and the team’s work; To ensure proper coordination and liaison with the programs departments;   Internal and external reporting With its team, to prepare internal/external assessments, monitoring and evaluation reports according to SOPs and methodologies developed internally; To contribute feedback on tools, methodologies or any other topic when required; To participate in the liaison with local authorities, NGOs and other stakeholders under delegation from the AME Manager; To contribute to research and draft reporting as directed by the AME Manager and report weekly on the progress of activities; To communicate on any issue faced on the field or with the team to the AME Manager as soon as it arises.   The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs.   Mandatory requirements Knowledge & skills: Good analytical and writing skills / Good team leadership spirit/Good understanding of humanitarian ethics Computer skills: Good knowledge of the MS Office software (including Word, Excel, Outlook) Other: -          Pedagogical skills; -          Good knowledge of humanitarian actors and donors;   Assets Interest: -       Strong motivation to help people in needs -       Understanding of the political situation in the area -       Understanding of humanitarian action core principles Transversal skills: -       Well organized and attention to details -       Conflict resolution and diplomacy experience -       Ability to analyse and suggest improvement -       Autonomy, neutrality, hard worker -       Able to manage stress and pressure -       Ability to work within a team.