Organization: HIAS
Location: Nairobi
Grade: Junior level – Junior
Occupational Groups:
Education, Learning and Training
Monitoring and Evaluation
Closing Date:
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
In order to support the Country MEAL Coordinator in maintaining and improving MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) processes at HIAS Kenya, HIAS Kenya is looking to hire a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (Meal) Associate at the national level. In addition to generating knowledge for learning and establishing accountability mechanisms in the organization’s operations, the MEAL Associate will maintain and improve systems to monitor and assess the efficacy, strategic alignment, cost, and overall impact of HIAS refugee support programs in Kenya. To make sure that HIAS Kenya is in line with organization-wide monitoring and evaluation policies, systems, and methods for evidence creation in the area, s/he works closely with the Country MEAL Coordinator.
Responsibilities:
- Support the continued improvement of key MEAL standards, processes, and systems/tools and establish and maintain strong monitoring systems.
- Support the MEAL Coordinator in program design and development of objectives and indicators.
- Support the MEAL Coordinator in drafting and maintaining up-to-date MEAL plans, frameworks and MEAL sections of project work plans/operating plans.
- Support the MEAL Coordinator in assessment and evaluation activities, including TOR development, evaluator recruitment, and in-country oversight of external evaluation timelines and deliverables.
- Support the MEAL Coordinator in maintaining awareness of best practices and policies for M&E and assist in training program staff on these practices as needed.
- Support in tracking, analyzing, and regular reporting on program indicators, progress against targets, program successes, and lessons learned.
- Coordinate with the Country MEAL Coordinator, assist the project team in the reporting function of the internal Case Management System (CMS), and ensure data quality in the system by conducting data checks to ensure data quality related to analysis and research.
- Serve as the accountability to affected populations (AAP) assistant lead within the country office.
- Support in establishing and maintaining beneficiary feedback mechanisms; supporting accountable response to all beneficiary feedback and ensuring that the feedback mechanisms are inclusive, accessible, and appropriate for the beneficiary population.
- In coordination with the Country MEAL Coordinator, training program and country office staff on best practices for AAP.
- Support in setting up a system for collecting and sharing lessons learned within and across projects and site offices as well as documentation of lessons learned, ensuring that they are included in all new project development and annual planning processes.
- Assist in ensuring that meetings on lessons learnt are conducted periodically in the project cycle (appropriate to length, scale, and complexity) for adaptive management and to highlight cross-project components aimed at replicating good practices and strengthening synergies between projects or programs.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Undergraduate degree in Monitoring and Evaluation or Project Management, Statistics, Demographics, or any other relevant field.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of work experience and experience in MEAL preferred.
- English fluency required (oral and written).
- A background in humanitarian or refugee issues is desired.
- Ability to manage, track, and report on program data; proficiency with Excel in tracking and analyzing data.
- Experience in use of data management systems, statistical software, and/or data visualization platforms preferred.
- Strong writing and communication skills, including familiarity with writing funder reports, SOPs, and other program management documents.
- Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
- Knowledge in PSEA
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required or permanent location. Location is subject to change based on programmatic needs. Flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing work environment with many crucial deadlines. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours of responsibilities as needed.
SAMPLE HIRING PROCESS:
We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Heres a snapshot of our hiring process:
Step 1: Submit your application!
Step 2: Phone screen with a Human Resources staff person.
Step 3: Interview with the hiring manager.
Step 4: Interview with a panel of HIAS employees.
Step 5: Reference check.
Step 6: Offer and background check.
Step 7: Start your professional journey with HIAS!
Note: Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step.
ABOUT US:
Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish peoplea history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.
HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.
VISION:
HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.
MISSION:
Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.
VALUES:
Welcome Acogimiento Hospitalité (Hachnasat Orchim)
We Welcome the Stranger
Justice Justicia Justice (Tzedek)
We Pursue Justice
Empathy Empatía Empathie (Chesed)
We Approach our Clients with Empathy
Partnership Compañerismo Coopération (Chevruta)
We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership
Courage Coraje Courage (Ometz)
We Act with Courage to Build a Better World
Resilience Resiliencia Résilience (Ruach)
We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience
DIVERSITY:
HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.
SAFEGUARDING:
HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their coming into contact with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or any form of child abuse or neglect by our staff or associated personnel. Any candidate offered a job with HIAS will be expected to sign and adhere to HIAS Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. HIAS also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Likewise, HIAS will share this information when other organizations inquire about current and former HIAS staff as part of their recruitment process. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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