Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager in Polish Humanitarian Action / POLSKA GUMANITARNA AKCIYa

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager to undertake MEAL duties within the projects implemented by PAH within the projects implemented by PAH in Ukraine with a duty station in Kyiv, Kyivska oblast.

General information:

• Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH), Warsaw-based international non-governmental organization with a country office in Ukraine
• Position: MEAL Manager
• Location: Location: Kyiv, Ukraine 
• Job terms: Full-time
• Type of job: Employment contract
• Duration: 1 year (3-month probation period) with a potential extension 
• Starting date: ASAP

We encourage qualified candidates to apply as soon as it is possible as the applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About PAH:

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is an international non-governmental organization providing humanitarian and development aid worldwide since 1992. So far, the interventions have been carried out in 46 different countries. By possessing long-standing expertise in the implementation of projects in WASH, FSL, Protection, as well as Nutrition and Education, PAH concentrates its global activities on ensuring sustainable development of regions suffering from consequences of armed conflicts, natural disasters, climate change and other humanitarian crises.

PAH has been present in Ukraine since August 2014 delivering humanitarian aid to the most vulnerable of the conflict-affected population. PAH provides assistance to internally displaced people, elderly, children and other vulnerable population groups. PAH is currently working in the sectors of FSL, protection, WASH and Shelter. For more information, please refer to www.pah.org.pl

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead the monitoring, evaluation duties and assist in accountability and learning processes in the country office.

- Ensure technical, programmatic or strategic consultancy in MEAL assignments to the program personnel in the country office, including inputs to needs assessments, project proposals, country strategies, budgets etc.

- Set up an adequate monitoring and evaluation system applicable for the whole programme(s) and draft MEAL plans for each project according to general PAH M&E strategy and projects requirements.

- Assist in design and review of data collection/tracking tools/formats/databases to ensure  data quality, reliability and consistency throughout project implementation.

- Ensure implementation of high quality MEAL processes and ensure delivery of adequate MEAL products in the country office (including baseline and endline surveys, Post Distribution and Post Intervention Monitoring, mid-term and post-project evaluation etc.) and provide support to external evaluators as required.

- Manage and supervise MEAL team in the country office to ensure they deliver on all internal and external MEAL requirements in a timely manner and with high quality information.

- Support internal learning, capacity building and facilitate quality improvement through conducting or assisting in training, learning events and contributing to MEAL and Program team members capacity development

- Promote and improve the Lessons-learnt system and promote internal learning. Share findings from MEAL and help in adapting them and tracking recommendations from PIM/ PDM/ monitoring /evaluation /Project Review or other type of assessments.

- Verify, consult, participate and assist in establishing appropriate MEAL structures and division of roles on the missions. 

The successful MEAL Manager will be selected based on the qualification requirements described below:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience – preferably in MEAL, social work, research. 
• Experience in managing teams, working with NGOs and/or the humanitarian sector, and use of data collection and data analysis tools is required. 
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office package and good skills in using data collection and analysis software (Kobo, SPSS etc.) is required.
• Proficiency in English (C1- advanced level) in both spoken and written language, excellent English writing and reporting skills is required. 
• Fluency in Ukrainian is required (both spoken and written); 
• University degree in relevant field (preferably in sociology, international development, international relations, or any other relevant field) will be an asset. 
• Good knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis practices and tools is required.
• Strong managerial, organizational and planning skills;
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills;
• Good cooperation and teamwork skills;
• Ability to work in a team and independently;
• Sound understanding of local context, humanitarian needs of conflict-affected population in Ukraine.
• Experience of working with PAH will be an asset.

What PAH offers:

• Work experience with one of the largest international NGOs in the Central-Eastern Europe;
• Work in a dynamic and motivated team;
• Possibility to contribute to the development of PAH programming;
• Competitive salary. 

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send us the following documents in ENGLISH:

• CV (max. 2 pages) including relevant information on your work experience and education;
• Cover letter;
• Indication of your availability to start your work for PAH;
• Three reference contacts.

 Closing date for applications is June, 10, 2024.