MEAL Officer/ Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and training specialist in Caritas Czech Republic

Position:Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist.

Location:Odesa, Ukraine (also possible location in Kyiv or Dnipro)

organization:Caritas Czech Republic

Duration:12 months

Probationary period: 2 months

Position type:Full time

Subject to: >Project Leader

Caritas of the Czech Republic (CCR) is a humanitarian organization that provides assistance to vulnerable populations through a number of development and emergency programs. In Ukraine, CCR aims to improve the standard of living and resilience of communities affected by conflict and socio-economic problems.

Goal

The MEAL specialist will be responsible for ensuring high-quality monitoring , evaluation, accountability and learning processes integrated at all stages of project implementation. The MEAL Specialist will work closely with program staff to develop and implement robust MEAL schemes that support evidence-based decision making and demonstrate the impact of CCR interventions.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and evaluation:

• Development and implementation of the MEAL structure and tools for monitoring and evaluation of the project.
• Conducting regular visits to locations for monitoring project activities and data collection.
• Coordinating and supporting the collection, analysis and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Checking the standardization of data collection methods for the project.
• li>Analysis of data to assess project effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Creation of accountability mechanisms and their management, including feedback and complaints systems.
• Checking transparency of project implementation and accountability.
• Promoting community participation in project design, implementation and evaluation.
• li>Checking the systematicity of collecting, analyzing and using beneficiary feedback to improve the quality of the project.

Learning:

• Promoting learning and sharing knowledge sharing between project staff and partners.
• Documentation of best practices, lessons learned and success stories.
• Organization and delivery of trainings and seminars on MEAL topics for staff and partners.
• li>Development and dissemination of training materials and reports.

Reporting:

• Preparation of regular MEAL reports for internal and external stakeholders .
• Checking the timeliness and accuracy of reporting.
• Additions to donor reports and proposals, providing relevant MEAL data and analysis.

Collaboration and coordination:

• Collaborate with project staff, partners and stakeholders to integrate MEAL into all aspects of project implementation.
• Participate in coordination meetings and represent CCR in relevant forums and networks.
• Capacity development of project staff and partners on MEAL principles and practices.
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Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Statistics or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and training experience, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
• In-depth knowledge of MEAL methodology and tools.
< li>Experience designing and implementing MEAL frameworks and systems.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis software (eg Excel, SPSS, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and reporting skills .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian.
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  Application Process

  Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to [email protected] until August 22, 2024. Please include "MEAL Officer - Odessa" in the subject line of your email.

  Equal Opportunities

  Caritas Czech Republic is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified persons, including women, persons with disabilities and members of minorities.