Monitoring, Evidence, Accountability and Learning Coordinator - Local Initiatives Fund for Eastern DR Congo Goma BN
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Job Description
The MEAL Coordinator is a strategic cross-cutting resource for the Consortium's management unit and the Steering Committee. He/she ensures the quality and consistency of the MEAL system across the consortium, rigorous monitoring of the INTPA logical framework, and the effectiveness of accountability mechanisms towards affected populations.
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Work in accordance with NRC policies, frameworks, guidelines and procedures.Contribute to the development and execution of the country MEAL strategy, in collaboration with the MEAL Manager.Ensure the harmonization of MEAL practices between Area Offices.Ensure consistency of logical frameworks, MEAL matrices and monitoring systems at the national level.Supervise and enhance the quality of MEAL systems across all areas.Promote the strategic use of data for decision-making at the country level.Specific ResponsibilitiesMEAL consortium system: Develop, deploy and maintain the FIL-Est harmonized MEAL system - MEAL matrix, IPTT, collection tools (KoboToolbox/ODK), databases and data quality protocols - for the 120 microprojects and the three cohorts.Logical framework monitoring: Ensure quarterly monitoring of all indicators of the FIL East logical framework (OG, achievements, products) - including key targets: 73,200 participants, 120 CSOs supported, 80% reporting an improvement in their living conditions by 2028, ensuring a breakdown by province, sex and status.Evaluations and surveys: Coordinate and technically supervise baseline, midterm, and endline evaluations, satisfaction and impact surveys of micro-projects, and planned capitalization studies.Accountability (AAP/CFM): Supervise the implementation and harmonization of feedback and complaints mechanisms within consortium partners, ensuring their compliance with NRC and FIL East standards in the three provinces, in conjunction with the teams of partner NGOs.MEAL capacity building: Design and deliver targeted MEAL training for MEAL teams from partners (Justice Plus, Pole Institute, CEDIER) and 120 CSOs, particularly on data collection, complaints management and reporting.Data Quality and Archiving: Ensure regular data quality reviews (Data Quality Assurance), deduplication, standardization and archiving in accordance with FIL East requirements and NRC policies.Capitalisation and learning: Coordinate the systematic collection of good practices and lessons learned, contribute to provincial (×3) and national (×2) capitalisation workshops planned in the budget (~121,500 EUR allocated), and produce capitalisation deliverables (fact sheets, practical guides, reports).Reporting: Ensure quality MEAL contribution to interim and final reports intended for INTPA, guaranteeing consistency of analyses with quantitative and qualitative results of the logical framework.Coordination and cross-cutting support: Participate in the meetings of the Steering Committee and the Consortium's management unit; provide technical support to thematic coordinators (WASH/Shelter, Education, Social Cohesion, Resilience) on the MEAL dimensions of their activities.Compliance and Audit: Prepare the MEAL documentation required for internal and external audits, follow up on recommendations and contribute to updating the Systemic Improvement Plan.Ensure the harmonization of MEAL approaches between consortium partners and ensure the consistent application of methodological standards.
Professional Qualifications
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| Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning | Minimum of 3 years of MEAL experience, including at least 2 years in a management position within an international NGO, preferably in emergency or post-conflict contexts, with experience supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs) and working in camps or in remote management environments. A Bachelor's degree (Bac + 5) in statistics, information systems management, social sciences, development studies, or a related field. Candidates without a degree but with at least 6 years of relevant experience may also be considered. Good understanding of MEAL principles and current approaches in relief and development contexts, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Skills in data analysis, trend interpretation and results communication. Experience with mobile and online data collection systems and data management and analysis platforms. Experience in managing sensitive community feedback in accordance with data protection principles. Experience in coordinating with the United Nations system, international NGOs, donors and local authorities on the ground. Technical expertise in methodologies and approaches to program evaluation. Experience in facilitating participatory discussions, learning workshops and capacity-building activities. Good command of English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required; experience with Microsoft 365 collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Planner) is an asset Context-specific skills, knowledge and experience Good knowledge of the context of Eastern DRC Good command of local languages (Swahili, etc). Experience in implementing MEAL systems in hard-to-reach or remotely managed areas. Experience supporting MEAL for one of the NRC's core competencies is an asset. Experience in capacity building for local partners in complex or sensitive environments. Experience in statistical analysis using languages such as Python or R is preferred. |