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FHI 360

FHI 360

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Position: MEAL Assistant
Job Time: Full-Time
Job Type: Contract
Place of Work: Semera - Ethiopia
Posted date: 1 year ago
Deadline: Submition date is over

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the MEAL Coordinator/Senior MEAL Officer, the MEAL Assistant is responsible for routine monitoring of the project, data collection, quality assurance, implementation of key MEAL tools and establishment of community complaints and feedback mechanisms. The MEAL Assistant will also be responsible for recording and monitoring feedback, ensuring that the feedback mechanisms loop is closed and that clients are informed of decisions taken.

Accountabilities:

MEAL System Development and Implementation

  • Make sure that MEAL standards and tools are in place and being implemented at the field level while communicating any issues or inefficiencies to the MEAL Officer in a timely and proactive manner;
  • Collect data and routinely monitor project implementation;
  • Pilot and support in the contextualization of data collection tools;
  • Undertake regular field visits to assist field staff with data reporting issues;
  • Support in ensuring data quality of routine monitoring and evaluation data;
  • Assist the MEAL Officer to ensure the databases are accurate representations of program performance across program activities;
  • Assist in training staff on monitoring checklists and guidelines to measure performance and track progresses;?
  • Support program field staff in the collection of activity- and output-level monitoring data during activity implementation;
  • Participate in baseline and end-line survey studies, as well as any other regular needs assessment to continually provide information and latest developments;
  • Compile and share monthly tabular and narrative updates on the Response Program;
  • Assist with training as needed for programs and partner staff on the use of MEAL tools.

Accountability/Feedback mechanisms

  • Work with program teams to set up appropriate and functional community feedback mechanisms;
  • Work with the MEAL Officer and program assistants to collect client feedback through various channels that FHI 360 will install;
  • Assist /ensure complaints and feedback are collected, recorded in a database, reviewed timely, tracked, and shared with MEAL/Program teams for a timely response while updating the monthly accountability dashboard;
  • Support the documentation and sharing of program results, ensuring sharing of lessons learned and good practices;

Others

  • Required to adhere to FHI 360?s principles and values;?
  • Support to ensure protection and gender sensitivity in all activities of the program.
  • Undertake other additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies:??

There are 31 FHI360 development competencies. The focus for this particular job will be:

  • Project Management (Planning and Time Management) - accurately scope out the length and difficulty of tasks (sets objectives/goals/measures). Breaks down work into steps, schedules, and task/people assignments. Marshal's people, time, and resources efficiency. Arranges information in a useful manner and orchestrates multiple activities at once.
  • Problem Solving ? analyzes problems, seeks input from others and considers a variety of solutions. Chooses the most efficient and effective solutions with attention to the impact that solution has on other projects and tasks.
  • Technical Skills and Learning ? lets go of outdated processes and procedures, seeks out resources to enhance technical skills, and readily learns new industrial processes, systems and products.
  • Employees are expected to possess or have a high potential for the development of these three fundamental competencies.?

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

  • Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English, fluent in host country's language as appropriate.
  • Basic knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures with project design.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software.
  • Ability to problem solve and recommend corrective action as needed.
  • Strong organizational and attention to detail needed to adhere to project deadlines.
  • Effective communications in information are shared by ensuring attention is paid to the specific components (i.e., formatting) of the communication, successful delivery and accountability for specific components (i.e., keeping timelines updated).

Problem Solving & Impact:

  • Works on problems that are limited in scope.
  • Problems are routine in nature and are standard procedures and policies.
  • Works independently and within a team on special non-recurring and ongoing projects.
  • Exercises judgment within defined practices and policies to perform duties.
  • Decisions made generally affect own job or specific functional area.

Supervision Given/Received:

  • Has no supervisory responsibility.
  • Uses independent judgment to determine workflow and priorities.
  • Receives instructions on new assignments.
  • Typically reports to a MEAL Coordinator.

Education

  • BSc degree in nursing, public health, nutrition, statistics, economics, sociology, social work or other relevant field of studies;

Experience:

  • One to three years of experience and training in Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability and Learning with an NGO.
  • Previous experience with health, nutrition, protection and WASH programming.
  • Proactively engage with clients, local officials and community members, acting as a community liaison focal point.
  • Good understanding of the international and national minimum standards of services in humanitarian settings.
  • Experience with data collection and data management systems and the handling of complaints and feedback.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Experience with digital data collection tools and the use of smart devices for data collection.
  • Good oral and written communications in English, and fluency in Afar language is required.
  • Passionate about humanitarian work and assistance.

Typical Physical Demands:

  • Typical office environment.
  • Ability to spend long hours looking at the computer screens and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
  • Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

  • Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

  • Less than 10%

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others ? and yourself.?