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| MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING OFFICER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, Kabul, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-01-24 | Close Date | 2024-01-31 |
| Vacancy No | MCA075-2024 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 2 | Contract Duration | One Year |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, statistics, economics, project planning and management. | Experience | At least 3 years of experience in M&E activities, project management, and information systems • Good understanding of quantitative and qualitative data analysis |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per MCA Salary Scale |
About Company
About Mercy Corps: About Mercy Corps Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Country Summary Mercy Corps works in places of transition, where conflict, disaster, political upheaval, or economic collapse present opportunities to build a more secure, productive, and just communities. Providing emergency relief in times of crisis, we move quickly to help communities recover and build resilience to future shocks, and promote sustainable change by supporting community-led and market-driven initiatives. Recognizing both the great potential and the complex challenges faced by Afghanistan, since 1986 Mercy Corps has been implementing a range of humanitarian assistance and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the country and of those communities where we work. Mercy Corps has been working in Afghanistan continuously since 1986 with a large portfolio of programs addressing the promotion of sustainable licit livelihoods, agriculture development, youth vocational training, Renewable Energy and natural resource management; it has helped more than 2.5 million Afghans through these wide-range of community–based agriculture and economic development programs. Mercy Corps is working in Kabul, Kandahar, Helmand, Uruzgan, Herat, Takhar, Badakhshan, Parwan, Baghlan,,Samangan, Balkh and Nangarhar. Program/Department Summary The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Afghanistan, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, Tax, and grant financial management and compliance. The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures. In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively. Success Summary Has ability to support programmatic objectives with timely and meaningful financial information is essential. A demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary. An impeccable professional standard of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential. Ongoing Learning In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. Equal Employment Opportunity Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work. Safeguarding & Ethics Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary-General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves professionally, respect local laws and customs, and adhere to the Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
Job Description
General Position Summary
The MEL Officer is responsible for implementing the monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and activities for the assigned program which will be implemented by a consortium led by Mercy Corps. The MEL Officer ensures that the program collects, analyzes, and reports high-quality data and evidence to measure progress, demonstrate impact and inform learning and decision-making. The MEL Officer also supports MC program as well as the consortium in developing and implementing adaptive management strategies based on the MEL findings and recommendations. S/he will be based in Kabul/Herat (one in each location), reporting to the Country MEL Manager. The incumbent in Kabul will need to frequently travel to Parwan as well.
Essential Job Responsibilities
monitoring, evaluation, & learning
- Coordinate with the relevant departments including finance, operations and program to ensure the effective oversight of MEL functions.
- Take part in development of relevant MEL tools and systems that are consistent with the MC MEL Policy.
- Conduct sites visits and capture strengths and weaknesses of program implementation using a unified tools that will be developed jointly with MEL team.
- Participate in supervision of data collection (i.e. baseline assessment, evaluations, monitoring tools, etc.) which will be primarily carried out by the consortium partners.
- Conduct data analysis of surveys, in line with the directions of the Country MEL Manager (when required).
- Provide support to the Country MEL Manager on developing reports for the program, especially reports intended for internal circulation.
- Conduct data analysis of surveys, in line with the directions of the Country MEL Manager (when required).
- Prepare and maintain MEL related documentation to adhere to Mercy Corps' Program Management Minimum Standards as per the PM@MC methodology as well as around Mercy Corps MEL Policy standards.
- Facilitate learning and feedback mechanisms in response to findings of project monitoring, in coordination with the Mercy Corps’ CARM and program teams.
- Translate different MEL tools such as survey questionnaire, indicator plan and etc. to the local languages, as and when required.
- Assist in regular data entry into the MEL databases and donor required database, if required.
- Establish cordial, professional relations with consortium team members and beneficiaries, ensuring Mercy Corps’ ability to work with transparency, accountability and good will.
- Provide technical assistance to the consortium partners’ staff in order to maximize use of the MEL data collection tools.
- Develop capacity building and facilitation series to support the consortium partners’ teams to better monitor and evaluate their program components, and to make better use of program information.
- Support efforts towards accountability, specifically to MC beneficiaries and donors.
- Apply Do No Harm standards in the monitoring process to ensure activities do not have detrimental effects on vulnerable communities.
- Other assigned tasks, as necessary.
Security
- Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
- Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
Organizational Learning
- As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
- Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
to our program participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects. - Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Supervisory Responsibility: N/A
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Country MEL Manager
Works Directly With: EmpowerEd Program Manager, PaQ Manager, MCA MEL staff, as well as consortium members’ teams.
Job Requirement
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, statistics, economics, project planning and management.
- At least 3 years of experience in M&E activities, project management, and information systems
- Good understanding of quantitative and qualitative data analysis
- Ability to conceptualize, plan and implement M&E activities creatively, as well as possess the ability to analyze data and utilize lessons learned for the continuous improvement of program implementation and to promote a culture of learning.
- Experience in building staff capacity through facilitating formal training or workshops.
- Experience with MEL Tech such as data collection, analysis, and visualization platforms
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently and with a calm attitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Dari are required, Pashto is desired.
- Ability to travel frequently to field locations.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Submission Guideline
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and Cover letter, with the vacancy number and position title (MCA075-2024 Application for (MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING OFFICER ) in the subject line, by emailing to af-vacancieskbl@mercycorps.org.
The deadline for submission is the close of business on 31-Jan-2024, applications received after the closing date and without a subject line will not be given consideration so, please make sure you put the vacancy number and title on the subject of your email, or your application will be disregarded by the system.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for the written test/interview.
Note: Please note that MCA will provide office space and facilities only and is not providing any lodging facilities for its Team Members/Employees in HQ and field offices and it is the employee’s responsibility to arrange the lodgings for themselves if they work in a field office other than their home province.
Ps. Females are highly encouraged to apply for the MCA Open positions.