CARE is a leading global humanitarian and development organization. Since its establishment in 2005, CARE International in Pakistan (CIP) has been responding to major disasters and undertaking development projects. CIP works through local partners and range of stakeholder for development as well as emergency response, which makes partnership a key component of CARE’s work in Pakistan.

CIP is recruiting for a 4 months’ anticipated project, based in Chaghi district Baluchistan.  The overall objective of the project is to support drought affected populations during the early recovery phase to address food insecurity and rebuild livelihoods. The project activities will lead to sustainable outputs in monetary and non-monetary gains and contribute to beneficiary’s well-being through capacitating village level development committees by mobilizing men and women. The project will provide beneficiaries with financial and technical support to enhance their income. The Knowledge and Skill development component will help beneficiaries manage their poultry/livestock and backyard kitchen gardening (BKG) better, face less health issues for livestock, increase produce from the BKG, the training on entrepreneurial skills and linkages to line departments (Agriculture department, LNDD) and markets will enable the beneficiaries scale up their production and generate income to mainstream into sustainable development as an exit strategy.

I. JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of MEAL Specialist, the MEAL Assistant will ensure proper and timely monitoring & evaluation as well as quality & accountability. The position holder will also be responsible to ensure knowledge gathering and management to improve the projects operations for quality impact. Under the supervision of PM s/he will look after quality of emergency programs and will have ultimate responsibility in maintaining and strengthening the system over time and building capacity of project staff. The incumbent will contribute to the organizational commitment to promote quality and diversity at program level.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

Job Responsibility #1: Development of M&E system, tools, and processes - % of Time:  20%

• Provide support in setting up a project M&E System that incorporates basic standards, including tools for designing, evaluating and assessing along with guidelines, including CARE International Principles, DME (Design, Monitoring & Evaluation) Standards and Evaluation Policy, as well as standards promulgated by SPHERE, Code of Conduct, SMART principles, and other M&E relevant standards, systems and quality management processes;
• Ensure that the incorporated time frames are clarified and indicators and responsibilities are clear;
• Develop a project database that ensures the availability of all required information based on project performance indicators aligned with central database of CIP.
• Support in designing an M&E plan and accountability framework for CARE emergency response team to track project activities;
• Support project team in setting up the M&E and accountability indicators for output/outcomes/impact levels in project design;
• Make sure that CARE staff is following the methodology of program implementation agreed upon and achieving the indicators set under the parameters set by humanitarian standards;
• Set up and maintain a knowledge management system of the project that includes key project reporting and learning documents, M&E tools, tracking and reporting forms, monitoring reports, proposals, donor requirements and reports, evaluations and other program information).

Job Responsibility #2: Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting - % of Time:  65%

• Collect field data for monitoring and evaluation (M&E);
• Collect case studies, success stories and share it with internal and external audiences;
• Provide technical support in setting up a system and process to collect key lessons of the project and disseminate it to the staff;
• Conduct field visits 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;
• Plan and conduct project reviews, evaluations to be conducted internally or externally as required by project M&E plan;
• Ensure regular submission of program performance reports based on their Performance management regulations and LFA;
• Facilitate the process of After Activity Reviews (AAR), evaluations to be conducted internally or externally as and when required;
• Ensure proper, regular and timely reporting as per project and donor requirements;
• Ensure that program implementation is consistent with CARE’s humanitarian accountability framework, relevant SPHERE standards, and essential environmental mitigation measures;
• Ensure the complaint response mechanism is in place in accordance with CARE policy and properly implemented at all levels;
• Support in developing a comprehensive community participation strategy for the emergency response program in consultation with project management;
• Ensure that implementation team is following the vulnerability criteria together with gender analysis;
• Conduct quality control tests on data and ensure data entry and data cleaning/editing processes.

Job Responsibility # 3: % of Time: 15%

• Keep up to date on CARE DME resources, M&E strategies, concepts, and best practices;
• Support the M&E of other CARE projects, as and when needed.
• Participate in proposal development of CARE Pakistan (other projects), including developing log frames, M&E plans, Gantt charts and/or other tools for program design, monitoring and evaluation.
• Any other tasks or responsibilities based on organizational and programming need as assigned by Line Manager.
• Safety and Security is everyone’s responsibility within CI through full compliance and accountability (as per Principle –ii of the CARE International Safety & Security Principles).

III. QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW HOW):

A) Education/Training and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in social sciences / development studies/ statistics; Master’s degree will be preferred.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience with INGO/NGO. Experience in humanitarian response projects will be desirable.
• Experience in emergency CBT, FSL and livelihood projects will be preferred.
• Demonstrated experience of working in volatile and highly insecure operating environment.
• In-depth knowledge of local government, culture and traditions; previous work experience in the target regions is desirable.

B) Technical Skill

• Excellent working knowledge of MEAL principles and practical implementation. Experience of working on similar projects will be preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency response MEAL, preferably community based.
• Knowledge of existing good practice and current issues in MEAL work.
• Proven experience in monitoring of CBT projects.
• Excellent report writing and data analysis skills.
• Assessment, analytical and planning skills.
• Firm belief in quality, integrity, teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach and sustainability.
• Excellent computer skills i.e. MS office including excel.
• Fluency in English and local language/ Balochi languages is required.

IV. Duty Station and Level of Travel Required:

The position is based in Chagai, and entails travelling to targeted districts of the province as and when required.

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 note that the recuirmtent is being carried out for an anticipated project, and its hiring will be based on donor approval.