CARE International in Pakistan
MEAL Specialist- Sukkhar (Emergency Response Projects-6 months)
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Posted date 27th September, 2022 Last date to apply 6th October, 2022
Country Pakistan Locations Sukkhar
Category Monitoring & Evaluation
Type Contractual Position 1
Status Closed

CARE is a leading global humanitarian and development organization. In Pakistan, CARE started its operations in 2005 and since then has supported the Government of Pakistan’s efforts to reduce poverty and suffering of the people affected by disasters. CARE’s programs focus on helping Pakistan achieve its Sustainable Development Goals especially in the areas of Health, Education, Women’s Economic Empowerment and Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR). Since starting operations in Pakistan, CARE has responded with life-saving support to a series of large-scale disasters. Through emergency programs, CARE International in Pakistan (CIP) has provided relief, recovery and rehabilitation support to millions of Pakistanis affected by disastrous floods, earthquakes and displacement. CIP works through its local partners and a range of stakeholders for development, as well as emergency response related interventions, which makes collaboration a key component of its work, across the country. We are a nationally inclusive organization that strives to support the most vulnerable communities all over Pakistan, with particular attention to women and girls and youth.

I.  JOB SUMMARY:

The position of MEAL Specialist will provide technical support to Field Team, partners and CIP staff in design, implementation and maintenance of the MEAL system and tools, including adapting them to the planned activities and programs. Furthermore, the position will assess and build capacity of the staff, both internally and also of Partner organizations to ensure effective project monitoring and accountability whilst ensuring that MEAL tools and mechanism are set up and running smoothly. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting timely and effective monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment and undertake assessments to inform management and field team/s, with regular improvements in project execution in order to meet high quality standards.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Job Responsibility #1: Development of MEAL system, tools, and processes

% of time: 30 % 

  • In coordination with partners and as per donor requirements, set up a project M&E System that incorporates basic standards, including tools for designing, evaluating and assessing along with guidelines, including CARE International Principles, and other M&E relevant standards, systems and quality management processes;
  • Guide the process for identifying and designing key indicators to record and report physical progress against the work plan;
  • Ensure that the incorporated time frames are clarified and indicators and responsibilities are clear;
  • Provide overall support, advice, and oversight on program-level monitoring and evaluation;
  • Provide technical assistance in the development, selection, and application of M&E processes and tools;
  • Assist in evaluating the methods and procedures used to obtain data for ensuring validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  • Develop or adapt quality standards for project activities to assess the quality of implementation;
  • Maintain and update action plan tracker with monitoring findings for course correction and follow ups;

Job Responsibility # 2: Implementation of Project M&E Plan

% of time: 35%

  • Supervise and constantly track all project activities, inputs, outputs and outcomes ensuring continued relevance to the project;
  • Oversee the database development, data entry, data cleaning, verification, data analysis, and development of worksheets, tables, and table format, charts, and graphs;
  • Work with partners in reviewing and analyzing project progress reports in terms of problems identified and actions required in accordance with approved reporting formats and deadlines;
  • Document methodologies and procedures used in the compilation and analysis of data as well as data sources and limitations of estimates and guidelines for their use;
  • Ensure that partner organizations have effective Complaint Response Mechanism in place.
  • Identify relationships and trends in data as well as any factors that could affect the results against key performance indicators in future;
  • Conduct visits to implementing partner field offices periodically to assess progress toward achieving objectives, ensure program compliance and effective implementation according to work plans, M&E plans, and proposals; providing recommendations for improvement.

Job Responsibility # 3:  Monitoring, Evaluation, Accoutability and Reporting

% of time: 30%

  • Collaborate with partners and CIP staff on quantitative and qualitative monitoring to provide relevant information for ongoing evaluation of project activities, effects, and impacts;
  • Support the IP to collect case studies, success stories and share it with internal and external audiences;
  • Review monitoring reports, analyze them for impact evaluation, and identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation;
  • Ensure regular submission of program performance reports based on their Performance management regulations and LFA;
  • Assist the MEAL Manager in developing monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated data sheets and reports;
  • Assist in conducting site verification visits;
  • Plan and coordinate project reviews, evaluations to be conducted internally or externally as required by project M&E plan.
  • Conduct beneficiary verification survey, Knowledge, Attitude and Practices survey, learning and satisfaction survey, tracer studies and post distribution monitoring of distribution activities.
  • Build strong and functional accountability mechanisms and ensure that these are continuously monitored.
  • With support of project leads ensure that project information is correctly shared with beneficiaries through the most appropriate mechanisms.
  • Ensure data protection and confidentiality for protection and GBV cases.
  • Ensure beneficiaries actively participate in project activities.
  • Maintain and update a complaints and response mechanism database for tracking feedback from communities and ensure that the feedback/complaints are responded to.
  • Build capacity of other program staff to undertake accountability including ensuring participation of communities and sharing information with communities as well as undertake accountability assessments
  • Ensure the Complaint Feedback Mechanism (CFM) are functional and accessible to beneficiaries.
  • Develop regular trend analysis of complaints at organizational level and share these with program team as per protocols.
  • Support in carrying out preliminary first verification report in case of serious nature of complaints filed by beneficiaries/communities and support for investigation of that types of complaints as per CFM protocol.
  • Ensure that the agreed action plans are followed in timely manner by program team.
  • Share all information (monitoring reports, CFM databases, preliminary verification reports, case studies etc.) With supervisor
  • Share MEAL findings & CFM issues in each monthly meeting
  • Ensure that the CFM guidelines are followed by all staff.
  • Support team in implementation of country learning agenda through researches, learning workshops, secondary data review and other learning activities.
  • Conduct comprehensive analysis of evaluation and research findings; provide summary of findings, learning and recommendations and share these with program staff.
  • Professionally document and proactively share information and learning from projects with CARE staff and stakeholders as necessary.
  • Take an active role in ensuring that staff are compliant in sharing the reports with the donors, member countries and with the relevant online system.
  • Assist in maintaining learning and knowledge management system for the field office.
  • Ensure the key learning’s are incorporated in upcoming plans and interventions.

Any other task as assigned by the supervisor.

% of time: 05%

  • The duties and responsibilities described above are subject to change, depending on organizational needs.
  • Safety and Security is everyone’s responsibility within CI through full compliance and accountability (as per Principle of the CARE International Safety & Security Principles).

III. PROBLEM SOLVING (THINKING ENVIRONMENT)

The incumbent must use interpolative skills to pick and choose the right strategy to address a given problem and also has to deal with variable situations, which need analysis, problem definition and development of alternative solutions.  

IV. QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW HOW)

A) Education/Training:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Sociology, Development studies or related disciplines or equivalent;

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in relevant field along with knowledge of statistical software i.e. SPSS, MS Access Database will be preferred.

 B) Experience:

  • Minimum 5-8 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment, social science research, or a similar field, with specific focus on WASH, FSL, Shelter;
  • Experience of working in humanitarian response projects with National and International NGOs is required;
  • Strong and Demonstrated experience of working with local partner organizations is required;
  • Experience of working with international donors is required;
  • Experience of working in a MEAL role under emergency response will be highly preferred;

C) Technical Skills:

  • Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection, verification & validation and analysis methods, including tracking indicators and conducting program evaluations;
  • Ability to interface with and manage stakeholders;
  • Strong research, analysis, and presentation skills;
  • Strong rapport building and interpersonal skills;
  • Well versed with handling database management systems;
  • Ability to conduct technical analysis, and data visualizations;
  • Ability to determine key indicators to measure project impact and to develop measurement systems for them;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Urdu; knowledge of any other local language will be preferred;
  • Excellent computer skills (MS office);
  • Pro-active attitude with a proven ability to engage with multiple teams.

D)Competencies:

Respect, quality, accountability, analytical ability, building partnership, stress tolerance, facilitating change, adaptability, networking, coaching, developing teams, initiating action, political acumen, interpersonal skills, communicating with impact, contributing to team success, information monitoring, innovation, planning and organizing.  

V.  DUTY STATION AND LEVEL OF TRAVEL REQUIRED

The individual will be based in Sukkur with 50% travelling to project implementation sites, and partners’ offices.

 

CARE International in Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer; only individuals who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview. CARE has a zero-tolerance approach toward sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse.

Note: Individuals can apply using Brightspyre or send their resumes directly to [email protected] clearly mentioning the position title in the subject line of the email, before the stated deadline. Please share your current as well as salary expectation along with the CV. 

Short-listing will be done on rolling basis.

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