Horn of Africa: Monitoring and Evaluation (MEAL) Officer – Mogadishu

Fixed term | 6 months | June 2023

ACTED

For the past 30 years, international NGO Acted has been going the last mile to save lives. Currently, Acted supports 20 million people across 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas – and pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor. Acted relies on an in-depth knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement relevant long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, building together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty

ACTED Horn of Africa

ACTED is supporting man-made and natural disasters-affected populations in the Horn of Africa by delivering emergency aid and strengthening their resilience. Projects are designed according to the populations’ needs and include activities related to water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods, lifesaving cash transfer programmes, camp coordination and camp management, as well as shelter and non-food items activities.

You will be in charge of

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer is responsible for the development and the implementation of appropriate and viable monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems that are in line with the ACTED’s global MEAL procedures, and contributing to ensuring that ACTED’s projects and programs perform as planned.

Main duties:

Implementation and Management of MEAL Systems

• Contribute to the development and updating of the MEAL country strategy, consolidation of the MEAL work plan and MEAL framework for all ongoing projects;
• Ensure that MEAL observations/conclusions are taken into account and recommendations are incorporated into future concept notes, project proposals, and implementation plans;
• Implement MEAL policies and procedures as outlined in ACTED’s standard MEAL technical guides and ensure that tools are used as recommended;
• Contribute to the effective deployment of MEAL collection and reporting systems for all staff and partners through trainings, site visits, manuals, and as many technical supports as needed.

Technical Systems Development

• Develop terms of reference and mission plans and conduct surveys, monitoring and evaluations;
• Develop analytical tools, methodology and data/information dissemination/use plans;
• Closely supervise data collection and ensure that data collection teams are organized and documented as necessary;
• Ensure that data collected is securely stored in databases;
• Measure and report qualitative and quantitative data on processes, outcomes, deliverables, impact, target and performance indicators for all projects;
• Provide data to Project Development teams for use in reporting;
• Contribute to donor project proposals and funding efforts.

Training

• Contribute to the proactive dissemination and use of knowledge gained through MEAL activities to Project Managers, Technical Coordinators, and Project Development Managers and Officers;
• Contribute to organizing and facilitating training sessions to capture best practices and lessons learned.

Contribute to the Beneficiary Complaint Response Mechanism (CRM)

• Contribute to the implementation of the Beneficiary Complaint Response Mechanism (CRM) in line with ACTED’s standard CRM procedures;
• Oversee proper management of the central CRM database;
• Work on the understanding and ability of ACTED teams, partners and contractors to rely on beneficiary accountability and CRM procedures.

Other

• Participate in conferences and workshops related to MEAL when possible and keep up to date on best practices and new knowledge in the MEAL sector;
• Perform any other related activity as assigned by the direct manager.

Expected skills and qualifications

• University Degree in Political Sciences, Public Administration, International Affairs, Economics or a related field (anthropology, sociology, statistics);
• At least 1-2 years of professional experience in humanitarian and/or development organisations;
• Experience with participatory appraisals and project cycle management encouraged;
• Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff and rural communities;
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and work independently and under pressure;
• Excellent communication and drafting skills in English;
• Knowledge of the region an asset;
• Familiarity with basic office software programs.

Conditions

• Salary between 2000 and 2200€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security
  level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
• Accommodation and food provided in ACTED guesthouse
• Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU
  citizens)
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
• R&R every 2 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
• One week pre–departure training in ACTED HQ, including a 3–days in situ security training
• Tax advice (free 30–minute call with a tax consultant)
• Psychological assistance