MERL Assistant- Dirasa and Makani Projects

The UNICEF-funded Dirasa Program and Makani Program aim to create flexible, responsive pathways for out-of-school children, tailored to meet each child's unique learning needs. The programs will be implemented in private and semi-private schools, as well as community centers, targeting out-of-school children and providing retention support for students already enrolled in schools.

The M&E Assistant will report to the Senior MERL Officer and provide support in the development of M&E tools, timely indicator reporting, data cleaning, and report finalization. Additional responsibilities include assisting with research, school visits, data analysis, and other tasks as required.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of M&E tools and systems.
• Assist Senior MERL Officer in the reporting on the indicators in timely manner.
• Assist in data cleaning.
• Assist in the finalization of quarterly and annual reports.
• Assist in designing and conducting research.
• Assist in the schools’ visits across all areas in the country as frequently as needed and document to show evidence/progress of implementation, and challenges.
• Assist the various program teams in data analysis.
  • Perform additional tasks as needed and requested

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent Arabic language skills (Reading /Writing) and foreign language skills French or English
• Excellent computer skills (outlook, excel, word, PowerPoint, video conferencing and online learning platforms).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Assess challenges and make advised decisions.
• Commitment to work under pressure and to deliver within timelines.
• Capacity to prioritize and good planning skills.
• Capacity to work with different groups of people.
• Capacity to report with evidence on indicators.