Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant

People In Need

Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago
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People in Need (PIN) Philippines is currently looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant. He/she will participate in the establishment and implementation of the MEAL system of the Country Program.He/she will work closely with the program team and the MEAL Manager and the MEAL Officer to develop and implement tools and materials to monitor the results, to control the quality and to integrate monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning in all aspects of project implementation.He/she will monitor project activities, promote Community and Feedback and Response Mechanism (CFRM), provide evidence of best practice and lessons learned, and ensure the functionality and sustainability of project databases.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

In collaboration with the MEAL Manager, develop and strengthen monitoring, and evaluation procedures, for both contextual and programmatic purposes.

In coordination with project teams, monitor project activities and progress, in-line with the project’s logframes and MEAL plans.

Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results.

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Develop pertinent data collection tools, well-aligned with project indicators, and oversee regular, pertinent, and efficient data collection at field level.

Analyze data collected and write the reports.

Conduct literature reviews and collect data from secondary sources to streamline data triangulation and to ensure contextualization.

Provide trainings on data collection to enumerators

When needed, develop qualitative data collection tools, and collect qualitative data at field level, using a variety of tools such as KIIs and FGDs.

Provide reports on a regular basis regarding project progress, work towards objectives, and indicator tracking.

Community Feedback and Response Mechanism (CFRM)Oversee the development and implementation of CFRM framework.

Ensure the developed communication tools for CFRM are beneficiary friendly.

Operate the hotline, archive, respond and refer complaints, and provide regular reports on trends within the system.

Handle the serious complaint with confidentiality and discuss the matter according to its gravity, with the relevant person.

Train and support staff (including partners’ staff) on CFRM policy and ensure the effective communication of CFRM mechanism at community level.

Share the learnings generated from CFRM to managers for effective or adaptive programming.

Follow up on the resolution of complaint with relevant managers, receive their response and communicate to beneficiary accordingly.

In case of complaint box installation at community level, ensure its handled in timely manner by the CFRM focal person at field level.

Through periodic assessments of CFRM tools and methods, investigate if current system can be improved and become more effective. Advocate for any amendments that may be required.

Requirements

Strong data management skills

Proven data collection, analysis and report writing skills

Experience in quantitative data analysis

Knowledge of electronic data collection tools preferred (e.g. Kobo ToolBox)

Professional experience in the NGO/UN system is preferred

High degree of rationality; a scientific wake of thinking, and a very good grasp of logic

Outstanding communication skills - written and spoken

Strong interpersonal skills

High ethical standards and ability to endorse principals of confidentiality Commitment to and understanding of PIN’s aims, values and principles People in Need Philippines

Capacity to meet deadlines

Benefits

Salaries are set according to the People in Need Salary Scale, with details provided at the start of the recruitment process.
Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including both in-patient and out-patient services, with an annual maximum benefit of PHP195,000.00 per individual.
Accident insurance covering all work-related incidents.
15 days of paid vacation annually.
7 days of paid sick leave annually.
Provision for educational leave.
Compensatory time off for overtime as authorized by the Line Manager.
Maternity, Paternity, and Solo Parent Leave as per legal standards.
Monthly communication or internet stipend.
Option for remote work upon agreement with the Line Manager.
Robust Capacity Building program offering a mix of internal and external training opportunities, including orientation sessions, access to an e-learning platform, and participation in live webinars.
Yearly retreat for staff members.
International setting with chances to gain insights from other country programs and the headquarters in Prague.
Opportunities for both domestic and international travel.
Daily allowances for assignments outside the base town, varying by location, with full compensation for lodging and travel expenses during business trips.
A collegial and equitable workplace within a tight-knit team where everyone is acquainted.
Standard working hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, inclusive of a one-hour lunch break.

Interested applicants must submit the following:- Cover letter (in English);- Full CV (in English);- Contacts of three references (one should include the supervisor in the most recent work assignment).The applicants will be invited for interviews on a rolling basis. The application process might be stopped earlier if a suitable candidate is identified before the application deadline.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: ). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.We are committed to ensuring diversity (people from different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc.) within our organization and encourage interested candidates to apply.By sending their CV and other documents to the aforementioned link the candidate implicitly consents to their personal data appearing in the CV and such other documents being held and processed by PIN exclusively with the view to analyzing the candidate’s suitability for the position and keeping such data in our files for a reasonable period of time in accordance with the PIN's Data Protection Policy. The candidate can revoke such consent anytime by sending an according notice. Kindly refrain from including any special personal data, whose processing, as per applicable law, requires the express written consent of the subject of such data.

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