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| PMEAL Officer | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Daikundi, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-01-16 | Close Date | 2024-01-20 |
| Vacancy No | CRD17/23 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | |
| Education | University Bachelor’s degree (Economics, Commerce, Business, and Social Sciences). | Experience | At least 3 years of experience that combines strategic, managerial, and technical leadership in the area of planning, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and/or learning. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | Cordaid Salary Scale |
About Company
About Cordaid: Cordaid is an internationally operating value-based emergency relief and development organization, working in and on fragility. The organization was established in 2000 when several Dutch aid organizations joined forces. But our history goes back more than a century. Cordaid has changed over the years, the organization now is focusing more on the localization of its operations and programs to empower local human capacities and knowledge in serving communities and people. Reducing fragility has become our core priority and we work in all contexts of fragility, from relief, through rehabilitation to long-term development. To do this effectively we seek funds, start partnerships, and compete in a global market. We believe in a world where people can break through barriers of poverty and exclusion, influence decisions that affect them, and participate in equitable and resilient societies. A world with an economy not driven by greed and growth, but by inclusivity, social justice, and gender equality. That world is our goal. We work towards it in everything we do. Cordaid has been active in Afghanistan since 2001, working for a stable and prosperous country. Abiding by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence, Cordaid is committed to standing by the people of Afghanistan and delivering its lifesaving support. Cordaid through its work and need-based programming, is committed to delivering lifesaving, resilience, and development assistance to the people of Afghanistan.
Job Description
Background Information - Job-specific
The PMEAL Officer delivers M&E support for HA projects in Daikundi province, Afghanistan. This position in Daikundi province is crucial in supporting the PMEAL Department, Humanitarian Programme Managers/Winterization project manager, and the Provincial project team. The officer's primary focus is establishing, operating, and optimizing an efficient PMEAL system for the project.
Furthermore, he will ensure learning and incorporating best practices into the programs/projects planning process and provide technical/PMEAL support to HA program/projects’ staff to monitor and implement their program/projects effectively and smoothly in the targeted province of Afghanistan and others as required.
Functional Responsibilities
The PMEAL Officer will operate under direct supervision from the PMEAL head of the unit, based in Kabul province, while maintaining a matrix reporting line to the Kabul HA program manager/Winterization project manager. In this role, the officer will offer comprehensive technical and PMEAL support to the targeted provinces, with a specific focus on aiding the Humanitarian program and project teams in Daikundi province.
He will maintain effective coordination within COA and Kabul PMEAL Department to ensure timely and correct measurement of results, outcomes, and impacts, including close monitor the implementation process of projects and facilitating learning towards continuous improvements in the delivery of the projects/programme. He would also facilitate a systematic approach towards continuous knowledge generation and share learning.
Program Planning and Management
- Support the Humanitarian Programme Manager/Winterization project manager and work with the Provincial Field staff and IP staff in providing PMEAL support during project planning and implementation, ensuring process monitoring from the entire HA and other program activities in the targeted provinces.
- Contribute to an Operational plan for Cordaid’s programs and projects to ensure necessary planning and implementation take place smoothly and efficiently at the provincial level.
- Assist/support the HA program manager/ Winterization project manager and other staff in translating the Cordaid Programme objectives into specific results in designated program areas.
- Conduct timely monitoring of programs and projects to ensure correct measurement of results, outcomes, and impacts and to facilitate learning towards continuous improvements in the delivery of programs and projects.
- Prepare fact-based messages and quality material, particularly the collection of success stories/case studies that reflect the smooth implementation of activities in the targeted provinces.
- In close coordination with the head of the PMEAL unit, supervise/monitor local partners that enable quality, results from orientation, and integrity in delivering projects and programs through contractual arrangements with local partners.
- Identify and inform the PMEAL and Programme teams of successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
- Contribute to planning, conducting, and responding to Cordaid performance evaluation reviews and surveys.
Result-Based Monitoring/Implementation of Programmes/Projects
- Undertake regular field visits to gather information on results related to activities ensuring that all relevant data from the project implementation areas are captured, documented, and reported in a timely and results-based manner.
- Analyze PMEAL data and produce reports with proper statistical analysis and presentation (charts, tables, histograms, box plots) as necessary in a timely manner.
- Work closely with the PMEAL head of unit and Operations/Programmes colleagues in ensuring efficient and effective implementation and monitoring of programs/projects are managed.
- Ensure that PMEAL findings are reflected and their recommendations are incorporated in the next quarter's activities and implementation plans.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of appropriate data collection and analysis instruments, methodologies (e.g. survey questionnaires, focus group discussions, key-informant interviews), and data/information dissemination/utilization plans.
- Ensure the effective functioning and implementation of the beneficiary Compliant/Feedback and Response Mechanism (CFRM) in the targeted provinces.
- Build capacity and understanding among Cordaid staff, partners, and contractors on beneficiary accountability and CFRM.
Knowledge and Lesson Learning Management
- Contribute to proactive dissemination and use of knowledge/lessons learned that are gained through PMEAL activities among teams and the PMEAL head of unit.
- Organize and facilitate learning events in order to capture best practices and lessons learned when a project closes or as and when required.
- Ensure timely information on progress and results is available by compiling, organizing, analyzing, monitoring, and preparing data for situation reports, fact sheets, donor reports, briefing notes, and other reporting and communications products, including pictures and videos.
- Document and share lessons learned and best practices timely and ensured that the knowledge gained contributes to the improvement of project results and effectiveness.
- Support project implementation by providing timely information about project successes to be scaled up as well as challenges to allow course correction’ throughout the life of the program.
Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the PMEAL head of unit.
The PMEAL Officer's effective performance directly influences the outcomes of Cordaid's programs and projects, contributing to the organization's reputation as a strong partner in generating positive results that foster thriving communities in vulnerable environments.
Job Requirement
Education/Experience/Language requirements
- University Bachelor’s degree (Economics, Commerce, Business, and Social Sciences).
- Experience working with Humanitarian Aid, particularly in the Central Regions.
- Knowledge of project cycle management, logical framework approach and etc.
- Knowledge of experience with PMEAL activities and participatory monitoring approaches.
- At least 3 years of experience that combines strategic, managerial, and technical leadership in the area of planning, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and/or learning.
- Strong communication skills for effectively working with stakeholders and co-workers.
- Good capacity-building and management skills, including financial management, communications, and intercultural cooperation skills
- Good knowledge of statistical analysis programmes and KoBo platform.
- A networker, diplomatic and results-oriented, with the ability to work under stressful and time-bound project conditions.
- Flexible and capable of working in a stressful context.
- Prior knowledge of the provinces is an asset
- Good oral and written communication skills in the English language.
- Good oral and written communication skills in Pashto or Dari language.
Skills
- Ability to communicate ideas and concepts in writing/orally, clearly, and convincingly.
- Ability to go beyond established procedures and models to introduce new approaches and strategic innovations.
- Ability to monitor and evaluate Programme/project performance effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility.
- Familiarity with the aid system and understanding of donor and governmental requirements.
Competencies
Core Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and negotiation skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Strong commitment to integrity, professionalism, creativity, and innovation, learning, accountability, planning, organization, which results in orientation, teamwork, and technological solutions.
Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Promotes knowledge management in Cordaid and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example.
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development, acts on learning plan, and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to support planning, results-based management, and reporting.
- Good knowledge and best practices in planning.
- Good knowledge and best practices in PMEAL.
- Good understanding of project management principles and practices.
Management and Leadership
- Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and results for the client, and responds positively to feedback.
- Consistently approaches work with energy, positivity, and a constructive attitude.
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
- Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills.
Submission Guideline
Please open the link below and fill out your application. You will have to answer a set of questions based on the job requirements which will allow you to demonstrate relevant experiences, highlight skills and knowledge, describe related published work, acquired licenses, certifications, and training.
After the job application is complete, you can submit your application by clicking Submit Application.
Only applicants who are shortlisted for the written assessment or a Competency-Based interview (CBI) will be contacted via the email that they have provided on their application. Applicants are, therefore, required to monitor their emails for invitations to the written assessment or CBI.
Cordaid is fully committed to a safe working environment and the highest integrity standards. To read more about our commitment to Integrity, click here:
https://www.cordaid.org/en/who-we-are/integrity-and-code-of-conduct/
An integrity screening will be part of the application procedure.
An assessment phase can be part of the selection procedure. The assessment phase usually consists of a technical assessment followed by a competency-based written test and two interviews. However, there may be exceptions for a second interview, depending on the specific functions of a position.
For more information about Cordaid, please visit our website: www.cordaid.org/en/