MEAL Assistant – Kismayo, Somalia

General Position Summary

M&E Assistant is an important position in Mercy Corps Somalia program; responsible for providing support and participating in country-level monitoring and evaluation (M&E) department, ensuring quality in the portfolio’s M&E, and timely delivery of M&E reports, as well as information management via Mercy Corps’ proprietary Tola systems, and other such systems as the M&E Assistant may design and implement. The M&E Assistant’s role is to support and promote coordination of the technical areas across M&E staff and programs, specifically activities lower juba region; and s/he will be based in Kismayu. The M&E Assistant will also support capacity building of other Mercy Corps staff and stakeholder in the respective program area on themes related to monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning and adaptive management. As well as participants accountability through the established country program CARM system adhering to the standard operating procedures and Mercy Corps globally CARM minimum standards.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Accountability

•  Participate in internal and external M&E-related working groups and maintain close working relationships with M&E counterparts in other relevant international NGOs, local NGOs and associations in Somalia.
•  Promote and learn the use of M&E and ICT best practices.
•  Participate in recruitment, training, and supervision of enumerators
•  Closely coordinate with Mercy Corps Country CARM focal person and ensure accountability to all UNHCR program stakeholders.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Information Management

•  Manage and progressively updating the IRE-IV education program IPTT.
•  Participate monthly joint monitoring exercise together with program stakeholders
•  Support program record retention by ensuring all program files in the respective program locations are upto-date
•  Support quality programing through participation of the international quality control and program review sessions
•  Participate in evidence based adoptive program management through indicator tracking and supporting Tola update of the program activities
•  Facilitate periodic monitoring such PDM, field visit, verification exercise and program files review
•  Participate in data collection to measure performance of indicators, generating learning at different stages of the program implementation.
•  Regularly monitoring program activities implemented in Juba land and compile monitoring/ progress report and submit to the Senior MEAL Officer monthly.

Capacity Building and Mentoring

•  Support implementation of assessments and surveys by training/ orienting enumerators.
•  Under the direction of the Senior MEL officer and in coordination with the Program lead, support efforts to promote and share internal learning.
•  Work closely with CARM, Gender, and Human Resources to ensure that accountability issues are incorporated in all work.
•  Contribute to the knowledge management repository with best practices in M&E and ICT and ensure that it is accessible to all staff and partners.

Knowledge Management

•  Assist in maintaining proper and standardized filing system for storing program documents according to Mercy Corps Program Management Minimum Standard.
•  Participate in updating the google drive and ensure the information are up to date for all the running and closed projects.

Security

•  Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country
•  Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Reporting: Reports Directly To: Senior MEAL Officer

Works Directly with: Program and Operation staff in Kismayo district as well as those in the field offices when needed.

Knowledge and Experience

•  At Least a Diploma in Social Sciences, Information Technology, Development Studies, Statistics or a related discipline with 12 months’ experience in M&E.
•  Excellent written English skills, with proven ability to produce final documents (such as log frames, results framework, etc.) for donor consumption and Fluent in the local Somali Language
•  Successful experience with the adoption of mobile data collection tools like Open Data Kit (ODK) and Ona including XLS Forms authoring.
•  Experience with theoretical and practical background in research or MEAL and knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and techniques used.
•  Excellent quantitative skills and experience with Excel and other relevant platforms.
•  Experience with data management including the ability to structure and collate data sets for ease of analysis.
•  Proven ability to work productively with a variety of stakeholders to run participatory processes and meet tight deadlines with an emphasis on producing quality products.
•  Actively promote communication, learning and accountability.
•  Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
•  Demonstrated ability to work in complex programming and volatile environments

SUCCESS FACTORS:

•  Commitment to local capacity building and the ability to engage local stakeholders in program design and implementation.
•  Ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks and keeps to deadlines.
•  Knowledge and understanding of the Somali people’s culture and political set up.
•  Strong team player and effective communicator.
•  Willing to interact effectively with international and national personnel and other partners.

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 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 in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to 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.

Application Procedure:

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this position and submit their applications (cover letter, updated CV and contacts of 3 to 5 professional referees) through https://www.mercycorps.org/careers/national only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

“Female candidates are strongly preferred to apply, and the candidate must have a good understanding and experience for the vacant position.”

Note: Please be aware that your education certificates and employment background of the last 3 years will be verified by Mercy Corps during the recruitment process.

Deadline for Applications: May 11, 2022.

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