Democratic Republic of Congo: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer ( MIAL ) – Bukavu or Kalémie At Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

CDD | 6 months | Sept 2023

Acted

For thirty years, the international NGO Acted has been working on the last kilometer of humanitarian action to save lives. Acted currently supports 20 million people in 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas, and pursues a triple humanitarian, environmental and development role. Acted relies on a detailed knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, in order to build together a world “ 3ZERO ”: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty

Acted Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo ( DRC ) remains shaken by the consequences of decades of civil wars. In precarious situations, the displaced suffer from chronic food insecurity or diseases linked to lack of access to water, hygiene and sanitation. Present since 2003, Acted works mainly to respond to emergencies, strengthen the resilience of populations, co-build effective governance and promote inclusive and sustainable growth. Intervening today mainly in the areas of South Kivu, Tanganyika and North with projects funded by BHA ( Office for Humanitarian Assistance ), FH ( Humanitarian Fund ), ECHO ( European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations) and FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ), Acted provides a flexible emergency response adapted to acute and complex humanitarian crises by intervening with the most vulnerable populations. With seven projects underway in our different areas, Acted seeks to meet their immediate needs in terms of access to housing ( shelters ), food security, essential household items or access to water, while promoting a protective environment.

Acted currently has three different projects in the South Kivu Zone. A multisectoral emergency project in food and non-food aid, in CCCM and also in agricultural recovery. A rapid response project managed by the SAFER consortium operating throughout the South East area. And a project on Emergency Assistance in Shelters and essential household items for displaced and host populations. Regarding the Tanganyika Zone, Acted is currently carrying out two projects, one on the theme of the Coordinated Action for multisectoral programming in camps and outside camps, and another carried out in a consortium with the aim of supporting agricultural recovery activities and provide food assistance for vulnerable people. Finally, for the North Zone,Acted also has a multisectoral response project in terms of food assistance, agricultural support, economic recovery as well as support in the areas of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation ( EHA ).

Acted is committed to acting today and investing in the future with the contribution of a large network of partners, local organizations, global networks and various clusters that provide their expertise, their experience and their voice for the smooth running of the mission and the achievement of its impact objectives. In the DRC, Acted is therefore active in humanitarian coordination with existing clusters and working groups, as well as entities such as OCHA.

Main roles and responsibilities

The person responsible for investigations, monitoring, control and evaluation ( MIAL ) is responsible for the development and implementation of an appropriate and viable system of surveys, monitoring and evaluation in line with Acted’s global MEAL procedures and he / she helps to ensure that Acted projects and programs are carried out as planned.

Main Responsibilities :

Implementation and management of MEAL systems

• Contribute to the development and updating of the MEAL country strategy, to the consolidation of the MEAL work plan and the MEAL working framework for all current projects ;
• Ensure that MEAL observations / conclusions are taken into account and that recommendations are integrated into future concept notes, project proposals, and implementation plans ;
• Implement MEAAL policies and procedures as described in Acted’s standard MEAL technical guides and ensure that tools are used as recommended ;
• Contribute to the effective deployment of MEAL collection and a reporting system for all staff and partners through training, site visits, manuals, and as many technical supports as necessary.

Development of technical systems

• Develop terms of reference and mission plans and carry out surveys, monitoring and evaluations ;
• Develop analysis tools, methodology and data / information dissemination / use plans ;
• Closely supervise data collection and ensure that the teams in charge are organized and as documented as necessary ;

Training

• Contribute to the proactive dissemination and use of knowledge acquired through monitoring and evaluation activities with Project Managers, Technical Coordinators and Project Development Managers and Managers ;
• Contribute to organizing and facilitating training sessions in order to appropriate best practices and lessons.

Contribute to the ( MGP ) Complaints Management Mechanism of beneficiaries

• Contribute to the implementation of the ( MGP ) complaint management mechanism for beneficiaries online with the standard MGP procedures of Acted;
• Supervise appropriate management of the central MGP database ;
• Work on the understanding and ability of Acted teams, partners and contractors to rely on beneficiary accountability and MGP procedures.

Qualifications and skills required

• Higher Diploma in Political Science, International Relations, International Development, Economy or equivalent ( anthropology, sociology, statistics ) ;
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects in humanitarian aid and / or development ;
• Experience in participatory assessments and project cycle management ;
• Excellent level of communication in writing as well as in oral in French and English ;
• Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff and rural communities ;
• Flexibility, adaptability, organizational capacity, initiative ;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure ;
• Knowledge of the intervention region would be an asset ;
• Knowledge of the Pack Office.

Conditions

• Salary defined by the salary scale Acted according to the level of education, expertise, level of security and level of experience : between 1600 and 1800 € monthly net ( before income taxes )
• Monthly cost of living allowance 300 $
• Guesthouse accommodation and food supported by Acted
• Social security, mutual ( MSH ) and repatriation assistance ( SOS International ) supported by Acted
• Transport to the mission and return ticket fully supported every 6 months ( to the address specified on the employment contract )
• Visa fees covered by Acted
• R&R every 3 months ( plane ticket supported up to 500 $ + additional compensation of 200 $ )
• A week of departure preparation including 4 days of safety training in immersion
• Possibility of having a 30-minute call with a consultant in taxation
• Psychological support ( date with a professional.the )