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MEAL Officer job at Food for the Hungry (FH/U) | Apply Now
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Uganda
Full-time
Deadline:
August 23, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM
About the Organisation
Food for the Hungry is a Christian humanitarian aid and global development organization that designs, develops and delivers solutions for more than 50 years so that children, families and communities can flourish. Collaborating with local leaders across sectors, we co-create solutions that build resilience by strengthening mental, physical and spiritual well-being. We serve nearly 10 million people in 18 countries so that communities have the agency and resources necessary to realize their God-given potential.
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Job Title
MEAL Officer job at Food for the Hungry (FH/U)
Job Description
At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization.
Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty.
Job Summary
The MEAL Officer spearheads the monitoring and evaluation process in the programs; assist the program staffs in planning, coordinating, supervising, monitoring and evaluating and documenting project activities in accordance with program documents and administratively to the Area program Manager/Coordinator .
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Result #1: Monitoring and Evaluation system
Guide and coordinate the review of the program log frame during program design.
Lead the implementation of the MEAL systems considering the requirements of the program.
Designs data collection instruments used for monitoring, reporting and evaluation according to agreed guidelines.
Key Result #2: Data Collection and Analysis
Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection including baselines, reviews and QIVC (Quality Improvement Verification Checklist).
Coordinate data collection teams and provides the necessary training and coaching for successful implementation of data collection exercises.
Consolidate and analyze program data and provide comprehensive reports of data collection exercises
In liaison with the Regional MEAL Officer and Program Area Manager/Coordinator, interpret results and make recommendations for decision making.
Key Result #3: Program Monitoring and Report Writing
Ensure Routine Monitoring Reporting (RMR) actions and ensure templates are appropriately used and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
Coordinate the preparation of all program reports. Guide staff in preparing their progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual reports.
Ensure MEAL indicators meet the reporting requirements.
Promote a results-based approach to monitoring and evaluation, emphasizing results and impacts.
Monitor and evaluate progress towards annual work plans, expected outputs, and program indicators
Prepare communication items with useful information on program statistics and other useful documents necessary such as beneficiary database, fact sheets.
Key Result #4: Personnel Management
Train program staff and teams in the use of MEAL tools required for their roles
Conduct quality spot checks to program sites to evaluate adherence to program standards and visually verify information reported through the normal reporting systems.
Support FH Uganda staff in the strategic use of data and information so as to improve the implementation of programs.
Key Result #5: Program Support
Participate in MEAL related activities/meetings within and outside the program area that will help improve the Monitoring and Evaluation framework of FH Uganda
Assist the Program Area Manager with decision-making on resource allocation based on program priorities and performance
Together with the Program team, participate in the design of programs and proposal/ concept development by providing key data for evidence generation.
Perform other duties assigned by the Program Area Manager and Regional MEAL Officer regarding Monitoring and Evaluation
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Qualifications and Competencies
Four years or more experience working in monitoring & evaluation of development programs preferred.
Experience working with development fields such as Education, Livelihood, health and nutrition or child survival programming is a plus.
Experience implementing formative research methodologies including barrier analysis
Proven monitoring and evaluation skills in randomized controlled trials
Proficiency in creating data entry templates and conducting analysis in Epi-Info, MS Access, SPSS, or other statistical analysis software.
Proficient in MS Office, with strong skills in MS Excel, MS Access, MS word, Power point & e-mail.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks according to deadlines, and reporting requirements
High level integrity and initiative taking and positive attitude towards learning and sharing.
Working knowledge of budget management
Develops and maintains good working relationships between fields, national affiliate and donors
Effectively and efficiently manages all resources entrusted to him/her for work purposes. Complies to all finance, personnel, procurement and administrative policies of FH
Ability to work in field conditions. Interest and ability to travel to program areas, sensitivity to gender and ethnic minority issues, commitment and courage to stand by poor and disadvantaged people
Must have team building skills, personnel management and supervisory skills.
Understand, respect and practice the set of FH Foundational Principles: Vision, Mission, and Values, including mutual respect; equity and justice; honesty and transparency; solidarity with poor and marginalized people, courage of conviction; happiness; humility and Christianity.
Vibrant personal relationship with Christ.
Education/Certifications
College/university degree in Monitoring and Evaluation studies, social sciences, demography, development planning, mathematics, statistics, health & nutrition or similar relevant field
A post graduate diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage
How to Apply
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