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| MEAL Assistant | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2022-02-21 | Close Date | 2022-02-27 |
| Vacancy No | WCUK/22/304 | Gender | Male |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 10 months |
| Education | University Degree( preferably in education and or social science) | Experience | Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience in MEAL, preferably in education monitoring. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per WCUK salary Scale |
About Company
About War Child UK: War Child, the specialist charity for children affected by conflict. For more than two decades we’ve delivering high-impact programmes that are rebuilding lives across Afghanistan, Iraq, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic and Yemen. We understand children’s needs, respect their rights, and put them at the centre of the solution - from reintegrating children formerly associated with armed groups and armed forces (CAAFAG) in the Central African Republic to reuniting children with their families in Afghanistan. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.
Job Description
Job Purpose
Under the overall technical guidance of the MEAL Manager and direct supervision of the MEAL coordinator, the incumbent for this position is responsible for establishing and overseeing a functional MEAL system for the EiE-ECW project. The MEAL Assistant will be responsible for supporting the design and do the implementing the M&E activities of the education in emergency Project; assisting the MEAL Coordinator in preparing Quarterly MEAL reports on project progress and will monitor the project activities on a regular basis.
The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:
- Support MEAL coordinator in strengthening and implementing WCUK MEAL approaches, procedures, and practices
- Assist MEAL team in developing systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on project performance indicators.
- In collaboration with MEAL coordinator develop monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning tools for the education in emergency project
- Monitor all education in emergency project activities and progress towards achieving the project output;
- Carry out regular field monitoring visits to the project locations and EiE classes.
- Preparing monthly and quarterly reports on project progress
- Assist WCUK in planning and implementation EiE assessments
- Prepare and maintain project databases
- Manage and maintain complaints and feedback mechanism for EiE project
- Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to War Child’s Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk Policies.
- Any other related task as assigned.
Our Values
Bold
We use our passion and creativity to deliver high quality evidence-based work designed to maximize our beneficial impact for children in conflict.
Accountable to Children
Children can rely on us to respond to their voices and to treat them with respect and dignity.
Transparent
We expect to be held to account by our supporters and beneficiaries and we respond with openness and honesty.
Committed to each other
We support each other and our partners to achieve ambitious goals and to the best we can be we are honest and open with each other, sharing our success and confronting our challenges
Job Requirement
Person Specification
War Child in Afghanistan operates in a dynamic environment with a team of highly motivated and dedicated staff. The right candidate will share these qualities and bring effective leadership to a diverse team. The successful candidate will be creative problem solver and foster a solution-based approach to management.
Experience and mandatory criteria:
- University Degree( preferably in education and or social science)
- Minimum 3 years work experience in education and or child protection sectors
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience in MEAL, preferably in education monitoring.
- Experience in Leading and or facilitating relevant education/MEAL trainings
- Experience in designing tools and approaches for data collection
- Proficient and experience in report writing, documentation and working with databases
- Experience in team work and working with the communities
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English (written and oral).
- Must be able to travel to the project sites and other provinces
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Packages
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently with little supervision
- Able to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, and with competing priorities.
Submission Guideline
How to apply
- Please go to this link: https://airtable.com/shrKOd2joH2smVpbK, fill in your information and attach your documents before the closing date - (27-Feb-2022).
- Applications after closing date will not be accepted.
- Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for written test/interview.
Child safeguarding and Adults at Risk
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. Successful applicants will be expected to be compliant and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Child Safeguarding
Pre-employment checks
Employment with War Child will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
a satisfactory police record check to include a International/National Criminal Record Check, and a clear vetting and Due Diligence check
- receipt of three satisfactory reference