CONSORTIUM MEAL SPECIALIST

This position reports to the Consortium Coordinator and is mainly responsible for providing technical support in all needs, field monitoring, data collection, analysis, evaluation, and learning activities of the consortium.

The position holder will work closely with the consortium in conducting field monitoring, supporting capacity building initiatives, and facilitate the collection of quality data. They will also provide ongoing support in reviewing and preparing quarterly and final narrative reports; and in the various aspects of monitoring and evaluation, including leading the MEAL technical working group and interpretation of data for use by the consortium for evidence-based decision making.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitoring, Evaluation and System Development:

• Assist with the design and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation system that captures results for the consortium.
• Support the consortium in developing the overall framework for MEAL, plan, project reviews, process monitoring, performance tracking, participatory evaluation, and lesson learned workshops.
• Ensure data being gathered remains in line with project outcomes, milestones and indicators, conduct regular monitoring visits.
• Analyze and report all program related data.

Data Quality Management:

• Establish a mechanism for data collection tools (quantitative and qualitative) for the consortium.
• Organize, design, plan and carry out the collection, verification, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data.
• Conduct data quality assessments on key indicators and develop analytical reports.
• Conduct regular field visits to track progress against indicators and put in place systems for performance tracking.

Accountability and Learning:

• Ensure the implementation of a consortium complaints and feedback system and adopt the use of digital innovation to better leverage beneficiary feedback and information sharing.
• Design an innovative learning plan for the program, providing leadership and oversight of the consortium’s learning approach.
• Support effective mechanisms for information sharing and learning among Consortium partners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc/BA degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Information Management, Agricultural Science and other relevant disciplines.
• Working experience with NGOs and consortium projects.
• Demonstrated experience in field monitoring and conducting evaluations and surveys in a complex setting.
• Working knowledge of information collection tools and methodologies, with a particular focus on data analysis and the ability to develop and apply methods and tools for knowledge capturing, preservation and sharing.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer literacy with a full knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other statistical software.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, organize own schedule, perform routine work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt to continuously changing demands and multitasking. Ability to manage a heavy workload under time pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with peers as well as with multiple supervisors in a multicultural environment and to interrelate in an effective fashion with staff at all levels as well as with external counterparts.
• Attention to details.
• Good command of written and spoken English.