Relevant Experience:

• University level degree preferably Masters in humanitarian/development studies or in a relevant discipline
• Experience on MEAL in diverse range of thematic areas and approaches i.e capacity building; development; humanitarian etc.
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in humanitarian/development sector

Knowledge of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Asia Pacific region in terms of its political, economic and social trends plus a good understanding of the key development and humanitarian issues in the region. 

Job Description:

Program Technical Support

• Support project teams in designing MEAL processes at project design stage
• Ensure implementation of MEAL tools and processes prescribed by donors
• Support team in ensuring donor reports reflect analysis and outcome level information
• Usage of MEAL data to inform reporting to donors and program strategy
• Support and mentor program team in capturing outcome and impact level changes in projects
• Review and refine Needs Assessments, Baseline and Evaluation reports etc when required
• Ensure effective dissemination of practical guidance, best practice and lessons learnt at all levels within the programs and organization
• Devise mechanism for institutionalization of learnings and good practices
• Support the organization in developing a Management Information System
• Support teams in developing Theory of Change

Developing and Strengthening MEAL Systems:

• Strengthen existing and/ or develop new MEAL systems & tools to ensure that the key performance indicators of each project (at output and outcome level) and tools for monitoring are aligned
• Staff training on MEAL systems, tools and data collection
• Support program teams in ensuring regular monitoring visits are carried out using prescribed tools and processes
• Follow up with program teams to check if recommendations given in monitoring report are being followed
• Support teams in developing learning based outcomes for projects focusing on capacity enhancement
• Ensure quality and accountability is reflected in monitoring tools & processes
• Make sure mechanism for regular data collection, monitoring reports and identify any modifications that might be needed in the current M&E system and practices for better performance
• Monitor the extent to which the involved project team is meeting its objectives and targets against its project proposals
• Assess appropriateness of procedures used for planning, program implementation & management, reporting and monitoring & evaluation (M&E)
• Identify, analyse and synthesize lessons learned from program implementation and facilitate program staff for the incorporation of those lessons into project designing
• Lead or provide inputs on needs assessment, baseline/end line surveys and impact assessments analysis and reporting when required
• Facilitate and manage external evaluations, impact assessments and mid-term reviews.
• Design and organize regular internal program reviews.
• Develop/update MEAL policy and guidelines
• Ensure a robust Complaints Response & Feedback Mechanism at field/project levels

Management and Coordination

• Develop annual MEAL workplan
• Management and team development of direct reportees
• Ensure direct reportees adhere to all organizational policies and procedures
• Coordination with Head of Communications to ensure complementarity in the Program Development, Visibility and Fundraising Unit
• Financial management of budgets allocated for monitoring
• Promote the desired organizational culture in team and office
• Ensure responsible use of data