Organization: IRC – International Rescue Committee
Location: Shire
Grade: Junior level – Junior
Occupational Groups:
Education, Learning and Training
Monitoring and Evaluation
Closing Date:
Requisition ID: req52119
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer
Sector: Evaluation & Learning
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Shire, Ethiopia
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) prioritizes narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid. We actively chip in to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations. Our goal is to create an environment where all our clients, including those from cultural, religious and ethnic minority groups, enjoy equal rights, opportunities, and access to services. Additionally, the IRC is deeply committed to fostering an equitable and comprehensive workplace environment. We uphold safeguarding practices to protect both our clients and staff. In cases of alleged misconduct, we address it promptly and impartially.
Job Overview:
Reporting to and technically supported by the Senior MEAL Manager and administratively by the Field Coordinator, the MEAL Officer works in close collaboration with program teams to optimize monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning capacities and opportunities of the IRC mission in [Ethiopia] to ensure high-quality programming for the clients we serve and support the global ambitions of IRC Strategy 100, and the Country Strategic Action Plan.The MEAL Officer oversees, leads and implements MEAL activities of a Shire Field Office within the Country MEAL team.
Major Responsibilities:
Leadership and Partnership
Support all technical aspects and actions of MEAL regarding the Shire Field Office; respond to program needs; foster high standards and practices for quality data collection, analysis, and reports. Enable accountability to clients, partners, and donors.
Implement and support MEAL system and approaches in your areas of expertise and foster learning.
Represent MEAL at technical meetings, forums, and other events & build partnerships within IRC and area of expertise.
Champion access and use of data for shared learning, sound decision-making, and data-informed programmatic adaptations.
Technical Oversight
Run the MEAL system and processes for Shire Field Office in harmony with the MEAL Country and Global Strategies throughout the project cycle which include:
Collaborate with MEAL and non-MEAL staff to ensure that data is collected, compiled, checked for its quality and completeness in compliance with IRC and donors’ standards for data quality.
Document and share learning, evidence, and data from previous projects to inform project proposal design.
Implement M&E/MEAL plans, revise (digital) data collection tools, follow-up on processes for online data management, quality checks, and audits, and updating of data visualization.
Undertake regular analysis of monitoring data and work closely with program officers and managers to facilitate decision-making for real-time program adaptation.
Produce quality reports and updating dashboards with key findings that foster learning and decision-making and share in project cycle management meetings and team meetings.
Identify, document, and share client feedback to improve services and results for our clients.
Support deployment of surveys such as baseline and end line, and the commission of evaluations in coordination with colleagues and partners.
Support the use of standard mobile data technology and online dashboard to enhance timeliness and quality of data collection, analysis and visualization.
Join and contribute to IRC’s effort in meeting its internal and external accountability commitments through the implementation of sound accountability, client feedback, and response mechanisms.
Human Resources
Coordinate, lead, mentor MEAL Assistant(s); foster timely and high-quality achievement, and an inclusive and respectful team climate.
Promote the growth and development of others in IRC teams and partners: present high-quality technical training and learning material for partners, colleagues, and junior staff.
Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of MEAL Assistant, field incentive workers and enumerators.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC [team/office].
Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
2 years of progressive, relevant work experience with first degree or diploma with 5 years in Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Anthropology, Sociology, Statistics, Development, or related social science field. Postgraduate degree preferred.
1 year of relevant experience plus a post graduate degree.
Requirements
Possess basic technical knowledge of M&E approaches and techniques in some or all the following areas: Outputs, Outcome monitoring; Theories of Change, Logical frameworks, Data collection, Basic data analysis, Accountability, Client feedback mechanisms.
Experience in conducting primary quantitative data collection and data entry.
Basic proficiency and experience with mobile data collection such as Kobo, CommCare, ODK Collect is required, knowledge of Tableau, PowerBi, or GIS software tools are additional assets.
Good computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word – with experience in writing reports.
Self-motivated and pro-active attitude with good organization, planning, and analytic skills, including prioritizing work, multi-tasking, and attention to detail.
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and in constantly evolving work environments.
Experience of analyzing and presenting data in a way that facilitates effective decision making.
Demonstrated analytical, systematic-thinking, and problem-solving skills are definite assets.
A strong understanding of accountability and proven ability to build Client Feedback Systems
Preferred experience & skills:
Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent computer skills and competency in Word, Excel (data analysis and visualization), and PowerPoint. CommCare and PowerBI is a strong advantage.
Strong Organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time.
Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Language Skills:
Strong oral and written communications skills in English, Amharic and other local languages
Key Working Relationships:
Position reports directly to (Management in Partnership): Field Coordinator and Senior Manager.
Position directly supervises: Assistants and/or enumerators.
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Program Managers and Officers, Database Officer, ICT Officer, Partnerships Manager, HR, Field Coordinator and MEAL team in Addis.
External: Beneficiaries, program partner organizations, local and national government.
Working Environment:
Travel: Expected travel 60% of the time.
IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
IRC strives to build a diverse and comprehensive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.