Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
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Provide technical leadership for an effective monitoring system and reliable processes throughout the project cycle (design, implementation, closure, and learning), including:
Use lessons learned and internal and external evidence (including previous projects) to inform proposal design and Theory of Change;
Develop and operationalize the logical framework, the MEAL plan, data collection tools, data management, consolidation and backup processes, beneficiary feedback mechanisms, quality controls and audits, as well as data visualization;
Conduct regular site visits to provide technical assistance, ensure proper follow-up and effective implementation of tools;
Develop and defend an appropriate MEAL budget and staffing structure;
Produce high-quality data and analysis, reports, presentations and dashboards that support learning and decision-making;
Communicate information from MEAL activities to program teams and external stakeholders, including the European Union Delegation;
Provide technical leadership for surveys (baseline, midline, endline) and assessments;
Promote the use of mobile data collection technologies and online dashboards;
Provide leadership on accountability commitments (feedback and response mechanisms);
Lead a quarterly presentation of progress on activities/indicators.
Professional Qualifications
| Industry | Qualification |
|---|---|
| International Relations, Development, Humanitarian Management | Advanced degree (Bachelor's or Master's preferred) in Social Sciences, International Development, Evaluative Research, Mathematics, Statistics or related field; Minimum 5 years of MEAL experience on multi-million dollar humanitarian/development projects in crisis contexts; Experience with the EU MEAL approach preferred; Experience in a conflict/crisis context (Central Africa/Burundi preferred); Proven skills in leadership and implementation of M&E/MEAL systems; Strong capacity for training, mentoring and reporting; Strong managerial skills; Autonomy and excellent organizational skills; Mastery of Kobo, CommCare, ODK, Excel, SPSS, STATA; Knowledge of Tableau, Power BI or SIG (an asset); Good understanding of accountability mechanisms; Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural environment; Fluency in French and English is required; Adhere to IRC's backup policy. Professional Conduct Standards: IRC and its employees must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Professional Conduct Standards. These values are integrity, service, accountability, and equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and implements policies on beneficiary protection from exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding, workplace harassment prevention, fiscal integrity, and anti-retaliation measures. |