Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 22 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
As the Lead MEAL Manager based in Kibondo, you will pioneer MEAL-related endeavors across various impactful IRC projects. Your expertise will drive the creation and execution of a robust MEAL strategy, ensuring precise, timely information to enhance our program impact.

Major Responsibilities
Data Management and Quality Assurance.
• Refine and innovate our existing MEAL tools and methodologies to enhance data accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead robust data collection efforts, ensuring the highest level of data integrity and accuracy.
• Mentor and guide MEAL Officers in data entry and management, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Conduct Data Quality Assessments (DQAs), ensuring quality data generation.

Program designing, Reporting and Compliance:
• Ensure alignment of programs with IRC MEAL guidelines through strategic oversight.
• Oversee the reporting calendar, ensuring timely data submissions and compliance.
• Prepare analytical reports and support program activity reporting across sites, aiding informed decision-making.

Program Review, Learning and Evaluations
• Facilitate monthly program review meetings, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Document and disseminate best practices and lessons learned, promoting knowledge sharing.
• Engage in the design and execution of internal surveys and evaluations, driving program excellence.

Staff Management and Capacity Building in MEAL:
• Provide ongoing mentorship to MEAL Officers and Interns/Assistants, fostering a growth-oriented environment.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage MEAL staff, promoting professional development.

Common Duties
• Attend training as identified by your supervisor, embracing opportunities for growth.
• Uphold IRC’s core values of Integrity, Service, and Accountability, fostering ethical conduct.
• Assist in activities aimed at preventing sexual abuse and exploitation, promoting a safe environment for all.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:
• Position Reports to: MEAL Coordinator
• Position directly supervises: MEAL Officers, and as needed to MEAL Interns/Assistants
• Other Internal and/or external contacts: Client Responsiveness Manager, Program Technical Coordinators, Deputy Partnership Coordinator, Program Managers, DDP, CD, and Regional Measurement Team

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, or related fields. (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation related assignments in humanitarian/development contexts.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
• Demonstrated understanding of project management and proven experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning
• Experience in creating and maintaining feedback mechanisms. These may include surveys, focus group discussions, hotlines, suggestion boxes etc.
• Experience in analyzing and presenting data in a way that facilitates effective decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building of staff.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including in MS Word, Excel (data analysis and visualization) and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others in multi-cultural contexts.
• Proven technical skills in monitoring and evaluation, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Proven Technical skills in data quality audit.
• Proven abilities in developing monitoring plans, data collection, information management, use of databases, and analysis and performance monitoring.
• Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and reporting skills;
• Excellent database, data management and data analysis skills, with experience using at least 2 software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Access, SPSS, STATA.
• Demonstrated experience using data visualization software (Power bi, Tableau, etc.)
• Previous experience with electronic/mobile data collection (Kobo, ODK, CommCare)
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to provide technical support and feedback with a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, interpersonal and representation skills.




Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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