Meal Supervisor

Who we are:   Solidarites International is an international humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 30 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food and shelter - by carrying out emergency programmes followed by longer-term reconstruction projects. Whilst fully respecting the assisted populations’ customs and culture, SolidaritesInternational’s programmes are implemented through the joint expertise of around 180 expatriates and 1500 local managerial staff and employees. Solidarites International is currently present in Africa (Central African Republic, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast), in Asia (Afghanistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan), in the Middle East (Syria and Lebanon) and in Haiti.   Responsibilities: Monitoring activities Under the supervision of the MEAL Manager/MEAL Coordinator, participate in the logistical and administrative organization, the planning and preparation of the evaluation and monitoring missions. Ensure the collection of quantitative data by carrying out PDM and collect information at household level, following the modalities previously discussed and agreed in programs meeting. Ensure the collection of qualitative data through Focus Groups discussions. Manage teams of enumerators for quantitative surveys. Ensure with the Program Manager that the key indicators are monitored. Ensure the proper utilization of SI monitoring tools. Train Program team (Planning of the survey, recruitment of enumerators, sampling, coding and use of ODK forms, data analysis, report writing, indicator follow up). Conduct market monitoring according to the planning established. Participate in compilation and analysis of the data collected. Take part in the accountability mechanisms set up by SI and particularly, ensure that beneficiaries feedbacks are taken into account and requests/complaints are addressed in a timely manner (use of checklists, spot checks).   Evaluation   Under the      supervision of the MEAL Coordinator, conduct final evaluation of      implemented projects (definition of the tools and methodologies,      implementation of the surveys, managing teams of enumerators, data      analysis, drafting reports) Carry out regular      evaluations of the current humanitarian situation and of the context      evolution. Analyse the      humanitarian situation and make recommendations to improve or adjust the      program. Assessment Under the      supervision of the MEAL Coordinator (upon request from technical      departments), conduct assessments in specific sectors (definition of the      tools and methodologies, implementation of the surveys, data analysis,      drafting reports). Reporting Ensure that all MEAL documents are properly archived and easily accessible. Under the MEAL Manager/MEAL Coordinator, participate in drafting the reports as follows: Participate in the data cleaning, compilation and analysis of the data. Draft report. Communicate to the Program Managers the result of all monitoring and evaluation missions (debriefings, presentations, report sharing). Propose recommandations to Solidarités International based on the outcomes of the MEAL activities. Report on all his/heractivities, on all specific tasks entrusted by the MEAL Manager/MEAL Coordinator, all problems encountered. Report all negative feedback or lack of accountability, protection issues or “Do no Harm” policy breach tohis/her line manager. Communication Identify      humanitarian organizations working in the area, all actors or specialists      involved in the same activities as SI and coordinate with them for data      collection. Represent SI in the      field, inform on SI’s activities and purpose of visit. Ensure constant      communication with the SI program teams to have an in-depth understanding      of SI activities, to regularly share feedback from field monitoring visits      for the Program Teams to take them into consideration without delays, and  raise any concerns to the MEAL Manager/MEAL      Coordinator if necessary. Participate in programs      meetings and provide update on MEAL activities to all SI’s employees. Organize presentations      of the PDM findings with program teams. Participate in all      trainings that his/her supervisor will see suitable. Support the      dissemination of the achieved results, success stories and testimonies at      international, national and local level, among partners and stakeholders. Institutional Knowledge Building Upon request      from MEAL Coordinator, collect internal and external data to produce IKB      reports on specific issues. The above list is a non exhaustive one, nor limitative. You could be asked other responsibilities and tasks within the framework of your job on demand of the MEAL Manager/MEAL Coordinator. Competencies & skills Strong demonstrated analytical skills Ability to write clear and well-argued reports Strong knowledge of the MS office pack. Sphinx and ODK appreciated Problem solving and with the ability to assess challenges and recommend solutions Strong management skills with the ability to provide leadership and to delegate Strong training/capacity-building skills Solid organizational and communication skills Stress management skills: Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workloads; Autonomy and rigor Knowledge of ODK preferred