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Monitoring, Evaluation, Analysis, and Learning (MEAL) Head of Department (HoD)
Action Against HungerIs an international non-governmental organization working in more than 40 countries in the fields of nutrition, food security and livelihoods, water sanitation and hygiene, and care practices. ACF is looking for its program in Jordan for Monitoring, Evaluation, Analysis, and Learning (MEAL) Head of Department (HoD) Work place: Amman, JORDAN with 20% travel to field sites Monthly Basic Salary Range: 2862 JOD A. Specific Objectives:To establish, maintain, and expand the systems, approaches, and technologies used to ensure a well-informed evidence-based approach to the Action Against Hunger’s programmes in Jordan for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian households in conformity with Action Against Hunger and international standards and national policiesB. Main Objectives:Mission 1: Lead on the growth, maintenance, and evolution of the mission’s monitoring and assessment systems and approaches
Develop the overall framework for Action Against Hunger Jordan’s programme monitoring in line with institutional standards and donor requirements
Spearhead integration of quality elements into monitoring, including mainstreaming of gender, protection, and inclusive programming dimensions
Lead the identification and implementation of a resource-effective mission-wide approach to management of monitoring data
Advance use of technology within monitoring of field-level activities
Hold accountability for data quality, completeness, and validation
Design and either lead or oversee scope, approach, and implementation of programme-related surveys (baselines, end-lines, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, etc.) in close collaboration with relevant programme teams Mission 2: Lead the systematic and objective evaluation of ongoing and completed projects and programmes to keep Action Against Hunger’s work as relevant as possible to the needs and priorities of crisis-affected communities in Jordan
Integrate evaluation plans and resources into project designs in a proportional manner to the project and that is cognisant of the mission’s broader evaluation efforts and plans
Ensure adherence to ethical standards in the evaluation of Action Against Hunger Jordan’s work
Leverage internal resources for the internal evaluation of programmes and projects that reach key milestones or show indications of the need for more intensive, evidence-based review
Organise, coordinate, and lead evaluation processes for Action Against Hunger Jordan’s projects and programmes
Follow up on the implementation of evaluation recommendations Mission 3: Conduct analysis and interpretation, and ensure data quality, of information generated through monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes at mission level
Lead by example in the regular analysis of monitoring data, and presentation of findings
Identify trends in data sets by programme, implementation location, source, and other parameters that facilitate Action Against Hunger Jordan teams in looking at our work from different perspectives
Support as requested in the synthesis of information received through the mission’s Feedback and Complaints Mechanisms
Organise regular data quality audits and analysis and MEAL action planning meetings to allow for timely identification and resolution of issues affecting data quality; direct corrective action as required
Translate analysis of evidence into actionable recommendations to improve the quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and relevance of Action Against Hunger Jordan’s programming Mission 4: Promote capturing and use of learning, technical development, and research within the MEAL Department and with programme teams
Capture and promote the use of learning within the MEAL sector at the mission level, and consolidate and transmit lessons learnt and associated recommendations to headquarters (this may focus on technical developments, pilot projects, innovative or little documented approaches, operational approaches which may serve as a reference for the Action Against Hunger network, successes and failures, contextual analyses, or other matters); and support each programme sector in doing the same
Guide the technical dimensions of assessments, studies, and evaluations throughout the strategy and programme cycles to build a body of information for evidence-based decision-making in collaboration with other Programme HoDs
Support the process of capturing and promotion of lessons learnt as undertaken by Programme and MEAL Managers and different sector departments
Share experience with actors in MEAL at country and regional levels
Maintain continuity in respect of the MEAL expertise and the history of the mission
Lead the creative process for defining and applying new approaches at mission level, and consider the approaches proposed by Technical Advisors
Develop technical skills of the full Action Against Hunger Jordan team in line with the evolution of the MEAL area of expertise and updates to global standards Mission 5: Manage the MEAL department as a whole and build mission-wide capacity in MEAL skills and concepts
Manage, in either a functional or hierarchical manner (depending on the staff), Action Against Hunger Jordan’s MEAL personnel
Evaluate the technical performance of all MEAL team members (such as MEAL Managers, Officers, Data Collectors, Information Management staff, and Assessors), and carry out capacity building responsive to their needs
Develop MEAL competence throughout the mission with all relevant staff
Encourage inter-team exchanges for mission-wide learning on best practices, integrated efforts, and sharing experiences Mission 6: Fulfil general responsibilities and contribute to broader Action Against Hunger Jordan operational quality and consistency
Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive information at all times
Perform other job related tasks as requested by the supervisor
Commit to and comply with the organisation’s gender, age, and diversity principles and policies (working with people, communication)
Lead on the promotion of gender, age and diversity principles through daily activities and / or through the management of teams, as well as through the planning and implementation of operations and strategies (managing performance and development)
Develop the overall framework for Action Against Hunger Jordan’s programme monitoring in line with institutional standards and donor requirements
Spearhead integration of quality elements into monitoring, including mainstreaming of gender, protection, and inclusive programming dimensions
Lead the identification and implementation of a resource-effective mission-wide approach to management of monitoring data
Advance use of technology within monitoring of field-level activities
Hold accountability for data quality, completeness, and validation
Design and either lead or oversee scope, approach, and implementation of programme-related surveys (baselines, end-lines, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, etc.) in close collaboration with relevant programme teams Mission 2: Lead the systematic and objective evaluation of ongoing and completed projects and programmes to keep Action Against Hunger’s work as relevant as possible to the needs and priorities of crisis-affected communities in Jordan
Integrate evaluation plans and resources into project designs in a proportional manner to the project and that is cognisant of the mission’s broader evaluation efforts and plans
Ensure adherence to ethical standards in the evaluation of Action Against Hunger Jordan’s work
Leverage internal resources for the internal evaluation of programmes and projects that reach key milestones or show indications of the need for more intensive, evidence-based review
Organise, coordinate, and lead evaluation processes for Action Against Hunger Jordan’s projects and programmes
Follow up on the implementation of evaluation recommendations Mission 3: Conduct analysis and interpretation, and ensure data quality, of information generated through monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes at mission level
Lead by example in the regular analysis of monitoring data, and presentation of findings
Identify trends in data sets by programme, implementation location, source, and other parameters that facilitate Action Against Hunger Jordan teams in looking at our work from different perspectives
Support as requested in the synthesis of information received through the mission’s Feedback and Complaints Mechanisms
Organise regular data quality audits and analysis and MEAL action planning meetings to allow for timely identification and resolution of issues affecting data quality; direct corrective action as required
Translate analysis of evidence into actionable recommendations to improve the quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and relevance of Action Against Hunger Jordan’s programming Mission 4: Promote capturing and use of learning, technical development, and research within the MEAL Department and with programme teams
Capture and promote the use of learning within the MEAL sector at the mission level, and consolidate and transmit lessons learnt and associated recommendations to headquarters (this may focus on technical developments, pilot projects, innovative or little documented approaches, operational approaches which may serve as a reference for the Action Against Hunger network, successes and failures, contextual analyses, or other matters); and support each programme sector in doing the same
Guide the technical dimensions of assessments, studies, and evaluations throughout the strategy and programme cycles to build a body of information for evidence-based decision-making in collaboration with other Programme HoDs
Support the process of capturing and promotion of lessons learnt as undertaken by Programme and MEAL Managers and different sector departments
Share experience with actors in MEAL at country and regional levels
Maintain continuity in respect of the MEAL expertise and the history of the mission
Lead the creative process for defining and applying new approaches at mission level, and consider the approaches proposed by Technical Advisors
Develop technical skills of the full Action Against Hunger Jordan team in line with the evolution of the MEAL area of expertise and updates to global standards Mission 5: Manage the MEAL department as a whole and build mission-wide capacity in MEAL skills and concepts
Manage, in either a functional or hierarchical manner (depending on the staff), Action Against Hunger Jordan’s MEAL personnel
Evaluate the technical performance of all MEAL team members (such as MEAL Managers, Officers, Data Collectors, Information Management staff, and Assessors), and carry out capacity building responsive to their needs
Develop MEAL competence throughout the mission with all relevant staff
Encourage inter-team exchanges for mission-wide learning on best practices, integrated efforts, and sharing experiences Mission 6: Fulfil general responsibilities and contribute to broader Action Against Hunger Jordan operational quality and consistency
Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive information at all times
Perform other job related tasks as requested by the supervisor
Commit to and comply with the organisation’s gender, age, and diversity principles and policies (working with people, communication)
Lead on the promotion of gender, age and diversity principles through daily activities and / or through the management of teams, as well as through the planning and implementation of operations and strategies (managing performance and development)
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C. CANDIDATE PROFILE a. Technical Recruitment criteria: • Experience in designing qualitative studies and applying knowledge about qualitative sampling required
• Experience in information management and database development preferred
• Experience monitoring changes in social norms—especially gender integration into M&E—desired
• Substantial knowledge regarding programme management in the field
• Knowledge of standard logistics, financial, and HR good practices and procedures
• Strong computer and communication equipment skills; experience taking creative approaches to working with digital data collection (Kobo) highly preferred
• Excellent intercultural, interpersonal, organisational, prioritising, and communication skills
• High capacity of work, able to overcome stress and work under pressure, with high degree of flexibility
• Autonomous, organised, and self-motivated
• Diplomatic and tactful, professional and transparent
• Ability to train and deliver technical support
• Demonstrable commitment to gender equity
• Solution-oriented working style
• Firm understanding of ‘Do No Harm’ approach
• Base understanding of Age, Gender, and Diversity principles b. HR Recruitment criteria: Education:
Master’s degree or equivalent in quantitative / qualitative research methods for social sciences, statistics, international development, or related field complemented by significant experience in monitoring, evaluation, or data analysis
Type of professional experience requested:
• At least 5 years of field experience with a humanitarian NGO in the MEAL sector (candidates with less than 5 years of experience will not be considered)
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in the same or similar positions; field-based experience in a similar role required
• Experience working in developing and urban contexts
• Experience with strategy, proposal, log frame, and theory of change development
• Experience developing and operationalising comprehensive monitoring plans, internal evaluations, and monitoring systems
• Experience working on the Syrian crisis or in the Middle East is preferable but not mandatory
• Action Against Hunger experience a plus but not mandatory
Language + level:
English (excellent) required / Arabic a plus How to apply:The application period closes on 18th April 2019Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager. Action Against Hunger
is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Please note that any application submitted through the abuse report address will not be considered.
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• Experience in information management and database development preferred
• Experience monitoring changes in social norms—especially gender integration into M&E—desired
• Substantial knowledge regarding programme management in the field
• Knowledge of standard logistics, financial, and HR good practices and procedures
• Strong computer and communication equipment skills; experience taking creative approaches to working with digital data collection (Kobo) highly preferred
• Excellent intercultural, interpersonal, organisational, prioritising, and communication skills
• High capacity of work, able to overcome stress and work under pressure, with high degree of flexibility
• Autonomous, organised, and self-motivated
• Diplomatic and tactful, professional and transparent
• Ability to train and deliver technical support
• Demonstrable commitment to gender equity
• Solution-oriented working style
• Firm understanding of ‘Do No Harm’ approach
• Base understanding of Age, Gender, and Diversity principles b. HR Recruitment criteria: Education:
Master’s degree or equivalent in quantitative / qualitative research methods for social sciences, statistics, international development, or related field complemented by significant experience in monitoring, evaluation, or data analysis
Type of professional experience requested:
• At least 5 years of field experience with a humanitarian NGO in the MEAL sector (candidates with less than 5 years of experience will not be considered)
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in the same or similar positions; field-based experience in a similar role required
• Experience working in developing and urban contexts
• Experience with strategy, proposal, log frame, and theory of change development
• Experience developing and operationalising comprehensive monitoring plans, internal evaluations, and monitoring systems
• Experience working on the Syrian crisis or in the Middle East is preferable but not mandatory
• Action Against Hunger experience a plus but not mandatory
Language + level:
English (excellent) required / Arabic a plus How to apply:The application period closes on 18th April 2019Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager. Action Against Hunger
is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Please note that any application submitted through the abuse report address will not be considered.
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