Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Assistant NGO Careers – DanChurchAid (DCA)
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Assistant
Organisation: DanChurchAid (DCA)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
About US:
DanChurchAid (DCA) is a faith-based, non-missionary relief and development organization based in Copenhagen, Denmark and founded in 1922. DCA has supported development and humanitarian programs in Uganda for over 35 years, working in partnership with local partners. DCA is a member of the ACT Alliance. Our key competencies in Uganda are livelihoods and food security, humanitarian response, and civil society development.
Job Summary: The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Assistant will support a newly initiated project in West Nile that aims to invigorate, further develop and manage disaster preparedness and response activities to reduce the impact of sudden epidemics, refugee influx or natural disasters and secure a quick and efficient local first response. The project will support first responders such as Local and District Disaster Management Committees, local NGOs and other local resources in Arua and Lamwo. He/ She will support planning, monitoring, documentation, data collection and management, learning systems and reporting for the project in both Arua and Lamwo according to DCA and donor guidelines. Data management shall include: including data entry and validation, extraction, reformat/ transform, analysis, and loading of the data into the different DCA software systems. The person shall train and build capacity of local partners in MEAL standard operating procedures according to DCA and donor requirements. The position reports to the MEAL Officer.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- As part of a project focusing on disaster preparedness, the MEAL Assistant will, under the supervision of the Project Manager and with guidance from the MEAL Officer;
- Establish DCA MEAL systems and SOPs in Arua Office including but not limited to planning, monitoring, documentation, learning systems and reporting for the project in Arua and Lamwo, in West Nile.
- Build the capacity of DCA staff and partners to strengthen their monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems and approaches.
- Coordinate with Implementing Partner organisations through well-established data sharing channels to have timely and updated data.
- Train and orient partners on the type and quality of data to be collected and ensure appropriate tools are in place to facilitate the process.
- Support the DCA team to meet the requirements of the Annual Country Report, and other donor reports.
- Assist staff to contribute to and meet the needs of the monitoring framework;
- Assist DCA Team to maintain and follow an updated Accountability Framework and Complaints Handling Mechanism, consistent with DCA Uganda Office complaints handling policy
- Support continued learning to improve monitoring of DCA projects, ensuring that lessons learnt are built into project design and delivery.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the DanChurchAid (DCA) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Assistant job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in sciences field, A post graduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation will be added advantage
- Three years of field experience in Program Design and Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Capacity Building.
- Proven ability in the use of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analytical techniques.
- Computer proficiency in word processing, Power Point, database, spreadsheet, Excel and graphics presentations, including one or more of the following programs: Access Epi Info, SPSS, Magpi, and other internet applications.
- Preferred knowledge of Mobile Monitoring Technologies (MMT) and ICT4D tools.
- Understands international standards in humanitarian protection and accountability (e.g. CHS, SPHERE, Red Cross/Crescent Code of Conduct, etc).
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues.
- Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team.
- Experience of working in Humanitarian sector will be added advantage
- Must know how to ride a motorcycle with a valid permit
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the DanChurchAid (DCA) in the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 18th August 2019
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