Specialist in monitoring, evaluation, accounting and training (MEAL Officer) in Handicap international

Monitoring, evaluation, accounting and training specialist (MEAL Officer)

COUNTRY: Ukraine

RESPONSIBILITY:  MEAL Regional Manager 

LOCATION:Kharkiv

IMPORTANT: resumes sent in English will be considered.

GENERAL DUTIES
A specialist in the management of projects and programs in the field of intangible production (monitoring, evaluation, accounting and training) conducts monitoring and evaluation of actions in accordance with the monitoring and evaluation approved by the management of projects and programs in the field of intangible production (monitoring, evaluation , accounting and training). 

TASK / SCOPE OF COMPETENCES

Task 1: Operational implementation

Duty 1. Implementation of the action plan for monitoring, evaluation, accounting and training

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• Participates in the selection and training of the community or workers to ensure quantitative and qualitative research indicators; 

• Ensures effective collection of information necessary for successful monitoring and evaluation activities; 

• Conducts observation visits, including cooperation with other departments; 

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• Participates in the presentation of research results. 

Duty 2. Participates in project evaluation and self-evaluation of activities.

• Assists at least once a year in the self-assessment of the project conducted by the project managers;

• Helps conduct project evaluations by external or internal evaluators.

Duty 3. Transfers relevant surveillance information to the program information system.

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Assists and participates in weekly and planning meetings, providing an accurate report of achievements and complications; 

• Prepares reports and information letters at the request of the head of the monitoring, evaluation, accounting and training department; 

• Supports the information management specialist, supports the information system according to the mission strategy; 

• Complies with procedures for transferring collected information as required by the application's information management system.; 

• Guarantees the confidentiality and security of data according to the company's data protection policy NO; 

• Regularly prepares reports on monitoring and evaluation of the measures taken;

• Regularly evaluates the work performed and makes recommendations for their improvement.

• Maintains open and transparent communication with the supervisor and reports complications that may affect the work and functioning of the department; 

• Performs other tasks as requested by the department head, including supporting the work of other departments. 

Duty 4. Acts as a representative of NI in the communities.

• Provides feedback on the results of the monitoring and evaluation processes to the population and partners.

• Identifies and addresses referral specialist for any cases identified; 

• Implements a referral and grievance mechanism for beneficiaries and shareholders; 

• As part of his/her duties, represents NI to the public and partners, defends the organization's values ​​and maintains positive business relationships.

Task 2: Emergency Preparedness

• Contributes to the emergency preparedness action plan and, in the event of an emergency, adapts its appropriate actions to ensure the effective implementation of NI's humanitarian approach.

QUESTIONNAIRE DATA DESIRED

Qualification(s):

• diploma in the field of social work, sociology, anthropology. 

Skills:

Professional Skills: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accounting and Training Skills:

• Tracking results and indicators 

• Planning and coordination of qualitative and quantitative surveys, reporting on their results 

• Project Evaluation

• Reporting to communities: a collective, non-discriminatory and responsible approach. 

• Summary of lessons learned and continuous learning

• Information management strategy, data structuring and data quality 

• Quantitative and qualitative data collection, qualitative analysis 

• Responsible data management

• Statistical analysis and data visualization

Emergency Preparedness Skills:

• Emergency Response

• Monitoring and Emergency Preparedness

Interdisciplinary skills: 

• System frameworks and links 

• Office and interaction tools 

• Stress Management 

• Work experience in an international organization

• Ability to help team members create and review work plans. 

Language skills:

• HI official language (French or English) B1 

   

OPTIONS

HI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, disability, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

All interested candidates regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability or ethnicity are encouraged to apply for the position.

If you have a disability and require any special arrangements to assist you during the interview, please let us know the necessary details.

Handicap International has transparent institutional policies on Child Protection, Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Disability, Gender and Age and Protecting Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment. They are mandatory for all employees who are required to respect, uphold and promote these policies and sign the HI Code of Conduct.

MEAL Officer 

COUNTRY: Ukraine

REPORTS TO:  Area MEAL Manager 

LOCATION: Kharkiv 

Please send your CV in English only!

GENERAL MISSION 

The M&E Officer implements monitoring & evaluation activities on the project(s) and/or in the geographical areas of intervention to which he or she is assigned, as defined in the monitoring & evaluation system framework established bythe Regional/Standalone MEAL Manager. 

MISSIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES 

Mission 1: Operational implementation 

Responsibility 1: Implementation of the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning plan 

• Contributes to the creation, translation and validation of data collection tools; 

• Collects qualitative and quantitative data for program and MEAL activities, including assessments, post distribution monitoring, satisfaction surveys, KAPs, pre/post-test, etc. 

• Helps define the schedule and means required for the implementation of MEAL activities (including FGDs, KII, learning workshops), prepares transcripts and analysis; 

• Takes part in the selection and training of the community or daily workers contributing to quantitative and qualitative surveys; 

• Ensures the effective collection of the information necessary for the success of monitoring & evaluation activities; 

• Conduct Monitoring Field Visit, including in cooperation with other departments; 

• Provide feedback to the MEAL Manager on problems crossed at field and propose solutions 

• Takes part in presenting the findings of surveys. 

Responsibility 2: Participates in project evaluation and self-evaluation activities 

• Contributes at least once a year to project self-evaluations led by the project managers; 

• Contributes to project evaluations led by internal or external evaluators. 

Responsibility 3: Transmits relevant monitoring information to the programme’s information system 

• Contribute and participate within weekly unit and program meetings, providing accurate reporting on success and challenges; 

• Prepares reports and fact sheets when requested by the MEAL Manager; 

• Support the Information Management Specialist in maintaining the information system, in accordance with the mission strategy 

• Complies with the procedures for transmitting collected information, as described by the programme’s information management system; 

• Ensure data confidentiality and protection according to HI Data protection policy 

• Writes regular reports on the monitoring & evaluation of the activities conducted; 

• Regularly evaluates the work done and suggests improvements 

• Maintain an open and transparent channel of communication with the manager, and report any issue that might affect the department’s work and functioning; 

• Undertake any other task requested from the manager, including support to other departments. 

Responsibility 4: Contributes to representing HI in the communities 

• Contributes to providing feedback on the results of monitoring & evaluation activities to the populations and partners; 

• Identify and refer to the Referral Officer any vulnerable case identified; 

• Disseminate HI referral and complaint mechanism among beneficiaries and stakeholders; 

• As part of his or her tasks, represents HI with the population and partners, respecting the organisation’s values and maintaining cordial, positive and close working relations. 

Mission 2: Emergency preparedness and response 

• Contributes to the programme’s emergency preparedness actions and, in an emergency, adapts his or her working methods to contribute to an effective humanitarian approach by HI. 

Perform any additional duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this document are indicative of the type and level of work assigned. Hence, they may not encompass all possible tasks and are subject to review based on evolving context or mission needs. 

PROFILE SOUGHT 

Qualification(s):

• Degree in social work, sociology, anthropology 

Skills:

Professional skills: MEAL/IM profession: 

• Results and indicators monitoring 

• Planning and coordination of qualitative and quantitative surveys, dissemination of findings 

• Project evaluation 

• Accountability to populations: participatory, nondiscriminatory and responsible approaches 

• Learning lessons from experience and continuous learning 

• Information management strategy, data structuring and data quality 

• Quantitative and qualitative data collection, qualitative analysis 

• Responsible data management 

• Statistical analysis and data visualisation 

Emergency preparedness and response skills: 

• Emergency response 

• Emergency monitoring and preparedness 

Cross-sector skills (see Cross-sector skills base): 

• Frameworks and references 

• Office and collaborative tools 

• Stress management 

• Working in a global organisation 

• Being capable of helping team members to plan and review the drafted plans.

Language skills: 

• HI official language (French or English) B1 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract: Employment contract (according to Ukrainian legislation) Fixed-Term

Type of employment: Full-time

Benefits Package:

• 30 calendar days for annual leaves 
• 12 days of internal wellbeing paid leaves annually (pro-rata)
• Medical Insurance for HI staff and one dependent (tax paid by HI)
• Individual counselling sessions for HI staff
• Relocation package might be granted for the managerial positions and key positions if needed 
• Relevant supportive measures for person with disabilities (if needed)

By submitting the CV application, the applicant gives his/her consent to the processing of his/her personal data (in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

HI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics. 

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

If you have a disability and require any special arrangements to assist you during the interview, please inform us with the necessary details.

Handicap International has clear institutional policies on "Child Protection", "Anti-fraud, Bribery and Corruption", "Disability, Gender and Age" and "Protection of Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment”. It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote these policies, and to sign the HI Code and Conduct.