CRS is seeking a qualified Field Officer- Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), to be responsible for verifying and managing and analyzing data and information used to monitor the progress towards pre-determined indicators of a complex 16-month project, Fostering Resilience in Afghanistan through Multi-sector Emergency Support II (FRAMES II). FRAMES II will help households meet immediate needs following the multi-year drought through food security interventions and water source rehabilitation.  Additionally, the project will focus on building the capacity and long-term livelihood resilience of participants through training events on simple, low-cost, low-risk, agriculture practices that are proven to yield quick and positive results in a single growing season.  Lastly, the early recovery response features hygiene promotion and sanitation components that emphasize behavior change related to water treatment and storage, as well as household hygiene practices. The WASH response will support communities through participatory approaches to implement small and community-driven infrastructure projects that rehabilitate water sources and facilitate access to safe drinking water. In coordination with the entire program team and with oversight of the MEAL Project Officer (SPO), the MEAL Officer will also contribute to the design and implementation of M&E systems, the collection analysis, interpretation and facilitation of learning events, and the development of reports for sharing project achievements with various stakeholders. The MEAL Assistant will monitor all activities and contribute to the feedback complaint report mechanism.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate reports based on M&E findings, presenting evidence-based recommendations for project improvement and decision-making to stakeholders, including project team members. 
• Facilitate a culture of learning within the project team and with project participants. Use M&E data to promote adaptive management, enabling the project to respond effectively to emerging needs and opportunities. 
• Establish and manage feedback channels for project participants and stakeholders to voice their concerns, input, and receive responses. Ensure that accountability to project beneficiaries is maintained throughout the project cycle. 
• Import the relevant project data into Power BI from various sources such as Excel, databases, or cloud services.
• Data Visualization, utilize Power BI's visualization tools to create interactive and visually compelling reports and dashboards that provide clear insights into the project's performance and impact
• Provide training and support to project staff on MEAL methodologies and tools to ensure understanding and adherence to M&E practices. 
• Work closely with project management, technical teams, and relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment of MEAL activities with project objectives and to integrate monitoring and evaluation into project planning and implementation. 
• Capture and input quality data via paper-based and electronic media and oversee the quality of data collection, analysis, and reporting processes, ensuring that data integrity is maintained and that ethical considerations are adhered to throughout the M&E activities.
• Capture and disseminate best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from the project to inform future programming and contribute to sector-wide learning.
• Contribute field-based perspectives to project learning based on observations and interactions with community members and other actors. 
• Support dialogue with community members and other actors regarding ongoing project interventions and results 
• Coordinate with SPO to plan and conduct learning events. 
• Data entry and verify entered data by reviewing, correcting, or reentering as needed. 
• Back up data daily or weekly as directed by the supervisor. 
• Work with CRS’ IT team and MEAL SPO to troubleshoot database issues.
• Maintain data confidentiality.
• Conduct daily monitoring of field visits and ensure activities progress in alignment with the initial plan.
• Take an active role in data collection, observation, and activity verification for the project when requested.
• Ensure that the livelihood project is implemented effectively, its impact is thoroughly assessed, and lessons learned are used to improve project performance and benefit project participants. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.