Monitoring and evaluation specialist / MEAL OFFICER in Medair Ukraine

.Kharkiv monitoring and evaluation specialist (MEAL Officer). The overall objective of this position is to ensure that monitoring and evaluation systems are consistently integrated and implemented across Medair's program activities. This involves: creation, development and support of program teams in the use of monitoring and evaluation systems for data collection, summarization and analysis; integration of beneficiary accountability plans and measures into Medair programs; as well as a key role in meeting the reporting needs of key stakeholders (both internal and external).

Project overview:Medair is an international Christian humanitarian organization, which provides emergency assistance to the most vulnerable people in conflict, disease and disaster to ensure they live in dignity and hope. It began its activities in Ukraine at the beginning of March 2022 as a result of the escalation of Russia's military operations in Ukraine. Medair has implemented numerous activities in different sectors such as: housing, health care, cash and non-financial information, social support, WASH, mental health. Medair teams are located in the east, north and west of Ukraine to provide a multi-sectoral approach to assistance. We are looking for a qualified professional to join us in supporting vulnerable communities. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation

- Evaluation, Monitoring and Analysis: Under the direction of the MEAL Manager, plan, develop and/or modify high-quality evaluation, monitoring and analysis activities, including the use of tools to collect qualitative and quantitative data, analysis, visualization, for monitoring after the implementation and after the distribution of the program. Support the management and implementation of evaluation, monitoring and data collection activities at the local level.

- Program quality expectations: under the direction of the manager, support the integration of program quality expectations (in particular, the Humanitarian Principles, the Humanitarian Core Standard, the standards " Sphere", donors and Medair) in MEAL activities.

- Data quality: Support the development of data collection tools according to data quality checklists (implementation) Medair. This applies to both quantitative and qualitative data collection. Support project teams in conducting data quality assessments.

- MEAL Reporting: Under the direction of the MEAL Manager, analyze quantitative and qualitative data and reflect results appropriately in summary reports to assist in MEAL donor reporting responsibilities and program reviews.

MEALsystem - strategy, approach and other separate components

- Internal and external communication: Facilitate appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication between the MEAL team and all other departments, includingisly at regular base meetings. Keep the MEAL manager informed about the progress of the project.

- Collaboration with the information management team: Work closely with the information management (IM) team to develop and review data collection, analysis and use tools.

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Quality Management

- MEAL Planning: Under the direction of the MEAL Manager, contribute in the development of donor monitoring and evaluation plans and AAP plans.

- HR: Control and management of tasks for temporary workers (registrars) in order to ensure quality data collection at the request of the MEAL manager.

- Budgeting and Financial Management: Support the proper financial management of MEAL financial resources, including the completion of Payment Forms (PDF) for activities related to with MEAL.

 Provide support in other related tasks as requested.

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Qualification / experience

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Demonstrative experience and knowledge in the field of statistics, economics, MIS, international development, political science, health care or other related fields

Would be an advantage: bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, information systems management, international development, political science, health care or other related fields

Preferred: higher education in a related field

Work experience

There will be advantage: At least two years of work experience in positions in the humanitarian field

Languages

Required: Good written and spoken English and Ukrainian languages

It will be an advantage: Excellent knowledge of English and Ukrainian languages ​​(oral and written) at a working level

IT/ IM

Good knowledge of programs Microsoft Office (Excel, Word Outlook and PowerPoint)

Desirable: Experience with other programs for working with databases and conducting surveys (ONA/ODK)

 Competencies

Motivation

Heartful service and passion for serving the needy; Ability to facilitate interaction between the program and the community regardless of ethnicity, status, gender, background or affiliation

Desirable:Self-motivation

Technical Expertise

Required: Experience planning, conducting and analyzing research, strong time and task management skills, strong written communication in English, ability use Microsoft Excel and/or statistical software for data analysis, familiarity with qualitative and quantitative data collection tools

Would be an advantage: Strong analytical skills, experience collecting quantitative and qualitative data using a variety of tools (e.g., questionnaires, facilitating focus group discussions, key informant interviews), experience visualizing and reporting on quantitative data, proven recording experiencecomprehensive notes from focus group discussions and/or interviews.

Desirable: have expertise in programs such as: health care, mental health support, water supply and drainage, housing and shelters; Experience conducting training for professional development and operations (e.g. training temporary registrars), experience conducting analysis of qualitative data obtained during for example focus group discussions, knowledge of budgeting for projects.

Team building

Team player with good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, willingness to support others and share work workload

Desirable experience working with a multicultural team

Adaptability

Ability to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels, creativity, open-mindedness, flexibility, ability to self-learn, ability to solve problems

Preferred Readiness for professional, personal and spiritual of development

 Working conditions

The successful candidate must be ready to frequently visit the field sites of the project in rural areas of the Kharkiv region in accordance with Medair security procedures.

MEDAIR BRANCH IN UKRAINE strives to create diverse and inclusive workplaces and is an equal employment opportunity employer. For more detailed information, please contact us.

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Overall Purpose:Working as an important member of a diverse team who are committed to serve the world's most vulnerable with practical and compassionate care the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer works to ensure that monitoring and evaluation systems are consistently integrated and implemented throughout Medair's program activities. This involves: creating, developing, and supporting program teams to use M&E systems to collect, aggregate and analyze data; integrating beneficiary accountability plans and activities into Medair's programs; and playing a key role in ensuring that the reporting needs of key stakeholders (both internal and external) are met.

Project Overview Medair is an international Christian humanitarian organization that provides emergency response to the most vulnerable people occurring amid conflict, disease, and disaster to ensure their lives in dignity and hope. It launched its activities in Ukraine in early March 2022 as a result of the escalation of Russian military actions in Ukraine. Medair has implemented numerous interventions in various sectors, such as Shelter, Health, Cash and NFI, Case Management, WASH, Mental Health. Medair teams are located in the East, North and West of Ukraine to ensure a multi-sectoral approach to assistance. We are looking for a qualified professional to join us in supporting vulnerable communities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Assessments, monitoring & evaluation: Under the guidance of the MEAL Manager, design, develop and/or modify high quality assessments, monitoring, and evaluation activities, including using tools for qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, visualisation, for post-implementation and post-distribution monitoring. Support the management and implementation of field-level assessments, monitoring and evaluation data collection activities. 
• Programme quality expectations: Under the direction of the MEAL Manager, support the integration of programme quality expectations (including Humanitarian Principles, the Core Humanitarian Standard, Sphere, donor and Medair standards as appropriate) into MEAL activities. 
• Data quality: Support the development of data collection tools that adhere to Medair’s Data Quality (Implementation) Checklists. This relates to both quantitative and qualitative data collection. Support project teams to carry out Data Quality Assessments.
• MEAL Reporting: Under the guidance of the MEAL Manager, analyse quantitative and qualitative data and relevantly report findings in summary reports to assist with donor MEAL reporting duties and program reviews.

MEAL system – strategy, approach and other selected components

• Internal and external communication: Contribute to appropriate, regular, transparent, and supportive communication between the MEAL team and all other departments, including at regular base meetings. Ensure the MEAL manager remains informed of project progress updates.
• Collaboration with the Information Management team: Work closely with the Information Management (IM) team to develop and revise data collection, analysis, and use tools.
• Provide translation services when necessary.

Quality Management

• MEAL planning: Under the guidance of the MEAL Manager, contribute to the development of donor M&E and AAP plans. 
• HR: Oversee and manage tasks for casual labour (enumerators) to carry out good quality data collection, as requested by the MEAL manager.
• Budgeting and financial management: Support good financial management of MEAL financial resources, including completing Payment Disbursal Forms (PDFs) for MEAL related activities.

 Support with other related tasks, as requested.

 PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualification / Experience

Vocational qualification

Demonstrable experience and expertise in Statistics, Economics, MIS, International Development, Political Science, Public Health or other related fields

Important Bachelor’s degree expertise in Statistics, Economics, MIS, International Development, Political Science, Public Health or other related fields

Desirable Graduate Degree in related field

Work experience 

Important At least two years of experience working in MEAL roles in a humanitarian setting

Languages

Essential Good written and spoken English and Ukrainian

Important Strong working knowledge of English and Ukrainian (spoken and written)

IT/IM

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word Outlook and PowerPoint)

Desirable Experience with other database and survey applications (ONA/ODK)

 Competencies

Motivation

Essential Servant-hearted and passionate about serving the poor; Ability to facilitate programme and community interactions regardless of ethnicity, status, gender, origin, or affiliation.

Desirable Self-motivated

Technical expertise

Essential     Experience with planning, implementing, and analysing surveys, Strong time and task management skills, Strong written communication in English, Ability to use Microsoft Excel and/or statistical software to analyse data, Familiarity using qualitative and quantitative data collection tools

Important Strong analytical skills, Expertise in collecting quantitative and qualitative data using a variety of tools, (e.g. questionnaires, facilitating Focus Group Discussions, Key Informant Interviews), Expertise in visualizing and reporting quantitative data, Proven experience recording comprehensive notes from focus group discussions and/or interviews

Desirable Expertise in areas of programming i.e. health, nutrition, MHPSS, WASH, shelter & settlements, 

Skilled in delivering training for professional development and operations (e.g. training casual enumerators), Expertise performing analysis of qualitative data generated by, for example, Focus Group Discussions, Familiarity with budgeting for projects

Team-building

Team-player with good inter-personal and conflict resolution skills, Willingness to support others and share the workload

Desirable  Experience working with a multicultural team

Adaptability

Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels, Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner, problem-solver

Desirable Willingness to be stretched professionally, personally, and spiritually

Work conditions

The successful candidate must be willing to make frequent visits to project field sites in rural Kharkhiv, in accordance with Medair security procedures.

MEDAIR UKRAINE BRANCH strives to create diverse and inclusive workplaces and is an equal employment opportunity employer. For more detailed information, please contact us.