THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion – HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.
OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:
Under the line management of the MEAL Senior Officer, the WB MEAL Officer will be responsible for tracking the progress and assessing the impact of HI projects, through collection and analysis of data.
Responsibilities:
Responsibility 1: Contribute to the implementation and update of the M&E tools and necessary processes (20%)
Objective: Support the MEAL Unit in defining the MEAL strategy and SOPs.
Activities:
- In coordination with the MEAL Senior Officer, contribute to the proposition of methodologies for measuring the projects impact
- Contribute to the implementation of tools, questionnaires and surveys that address program needs within MEAL plans
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of monitoring tools and provision of lessons learned on the MEAL processes when necessary
- Support and promote initiatives to evaluate the quality of the interventions, develop required tools and capitalize on findings and recommendations
- Contribute in the design of M&E systems (MEAL Plans, Calendars, Indicator Matrices, etc.).
Responsibility 2: Lead different M&E activities (20%)
Objective: Supervision of Monitoring and Evaluation data collection exercises
Activities:
- Supervise the process of information collection from the field sites, through questionnaires, observations and focus group discussions, focusing in particular on the following subjects:
- impact of HI activities on beneficiaries’ life conditions
- satisfaction of beneficiaries with regards to the activities implemented by HI
- potential complaints regarding HI intervention
- potential negative impacts of HI intervention on the community
- supervise the MEAL workers (if any) in the activities implementation at field level
- Properly use the data collection tools and templates, respect and apply the guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure data collected is entered and cross-checked on a weekly basis, using either Excel or SurveyCTO
- At the end of the data collection process, conduct final data cleaning and preliminary analysis using Excel or Power Bi. Produce tables and graphics that will be used in the final monitoring and evaluation report.
Responsibility 3: Lead the data analysis and reporting on the M&E activities and project results based on MEAL Senior Officer requests (25%)
Objective: Support in providing relevant data analysis and presentation of results.
Activities:
- Provide relevant analysis of the collected data and produce information on project’s outputs, outcomes and impacts
- Generate comprehensive data for reporting on key variables
- Generate comprehensive quantitative data on activities using the different follow up tools
- Promptly report on the collected information, participate in the reports writing process and collaborate with the MEAL Senior Officer in preparing monitoring and evaluation reports.
- From data collection and meeting with beneficiaries, support the MEAL Senior Officer in formulating recommendations to improve HI activities.
- Participate in sharing information collected, findings and recommendations to program teams as often as required.
- Report on potential problems, challenges, or constraints faced in the field to the MEAL Supervisor.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the other departments of the organization.
- If needed, Maintain program records and regular archiving of all monitoring & evaluation documents
Responsibility 4: Contribute to HI Accountability and Learning (35%)
Objective: Support in the development and implementation of accountability framework
Activities:
- With the MEAL Senior Officer support, review of internal compliant mechanisms policy and make it operational;
- Under the supervision of the MEAL Senior Officer, contribute to the development of simple mechanisms for the systematic collection of project updates, case studies and success stories, by liaising with project’s teams and support the operationalization of the lessons learnt guidelines;
- Provide regular and record feedback (for beneficiaries and partners) through the MEAL Senior Officer or by delegation, related to planning, tools to be adopted and achievements to enhance project performance;
- Keep record of the lessons learnt and the recommendations provided (mainly by evaluators) and support the follow up as needed;
Note that this job description must remain flexible, to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager. Working in different field bases is needed.
Job profile requirements:
Essential:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field;
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- At least 4 years of experience in the field of humanitarian assistance, including at least 2 years’ Monitoring and Evaluation experience, including in the design of monitoring tools, data collection, data analysis, visualization and report writing
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including WORD, POWERPOINT and EXCEL. Data collection tools (SurveyCTO).
- English & Arabic language skills
- Ability to respect deadline and work under pressure
- Very positive personality, with strong orientation towards solutions
- Adaptability, flexibility
- Autonomy in work
Desirable:
- Advanced degree in social sciences
- Experience with HI and/or knowledge of its fields of action and approaches is considered an asset
- Understanding of the Accountability and learning protocols and processes
- Experience in working with vulnerable groups
- Experience in Power Bi
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.
DISABILITY INCLUSION:
The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation at the email: recruitment@palestine.hi.org.
By applying to this position, you grant HI’s recruitment team your consent to perform a reference check on you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme.
Initial contract will be for a period up to 12 months, to be extendable based on the availability of funds.
Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities
Interested candidates should fill out the form MEAL Officer and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before September 24, 2024. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.
How to apply
Interested candidates should fill out the form MEAL Officer and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before September 24, 2024. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.
