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Action Against Hunger (AAH) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational and non-profit making organization working in the Palestinian Territory since 2002. 

Action Against Hunger is recruiting in Deir Al Balah a 

                                                    MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) Officer

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

• Implement the structure, resources, and tools of the MEAL mission wide.
• Coordinate and Supervise activities planned under MEAL.
• Design methodology for assessments, monitoring and evaluation of Action Against Hunger Sectors of intervention, providing sector guidance and capitalizing the lessons learnt.
• Liaise, coordinate assessment with partner organization.
• Support the design of project monitoring tools streamlining resources.
• Adapt to the context and the roll out of Action Against Hunger accountability framework and enlarged feedback mechanisms.
• Support the mission in capitalizing on ongoing activities.

Objective 1: Monitoring and Evaluation 

• Support MEAL manager in developing the base M& E plan for AAH Gaza.
• Design and develop M &E tools for Gaza programs in compliance with MEAL strategy.
• Keep accurate records of data, activities and community/beneficiaries’ participation in monitoring activities.
• Ensure that data is collected and recorded ethically and within the remits of AAH policy on confidentiality and consent.
• Ensure data quality measures implemented during data flow process and meeting the standards.
• Support MEAL manager in training other team members on M& E tools and skills as appropriate including needs analysis of team.
• Conduct regular field visits as key task of the MEAL unit to all running activities and develop the required field reports.
• Integrate protection and gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women, men, boys and girls, and people with disabilities in data collection processes.

Objective 2: Management Information System and Learning           

• ·       Provide support to the data analyst officer in the management of information systems including data entry, data checking and report production. 
• ·       Support data analyst in developing the link between data collected from field through development of appropriate applications and link it with reporting system.
• ·       Train and supervise staff members and enumerators involved in data collection and entry.
• ·       Ensure that AAH contracts are following AAH MEAL guidance and standards in archiving and data management.
• ·       Provide all necessary and accurate M&E data and analysis for internal and external reporting in a timely manner.
• ·       Coordinate with programs of AAH to produce baseline-end line reports, research, data and information.
• ·       Ensure appropriate dissemination of project evaluation findings.   
• Identify and document lessons learned, generate best practices in cooperation with Field Officers, Heads of Projects, and on request by the Program Managers.
• Participate/facilitate in internal projects evaluations and learning reviews that are intended for lessons learned and operational decision making.

Objective 3: Accountability                            

• Support MEAL manager  in developing the information materials for complaint and feedback mechanisms.
• Support MEAL manager in training staff on internal feedback guidelines and relevant Protocols.
• Manage the AAH oPt Beneficiary Feedback Mechanism by receiving and filing complaints based on the pre-established protocols, including reporting to the Capital Office on a monthly basis together with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.
• Keep complaints records confidential and only accessible to relevant staff according to the internal feedback mechanism guidelines.

Objective 4: Reporting 

• Prepare regular monitoring reports including ongoing data analysis with status of implementation progress.
• Prepare Focus Group Discussion and other qualitative reports (i.e. Utilising the Most Significant Change methodology). 
• Support the line manager in drafting assessment / survey reports. 
• Participate in the preparation of Indicators & Beneficiaries Progress Report (IBPR) and International Strategic Plan (ISP) Indicators.
• Participate in preparing the monthly activity progress report in case of line manager’s absence.

• University degree preferred in social sciences, information technology, economics, statistics, international relations, software engineering with professional experience in Monitoring and Evaluation within the humanitarian sector.
• Monitoring and evaluation, IT knowledge.
• 2 years minimum experience working in MEAL department in humanitarian aid organizations and/or international donors or private sector.
• Demonstrated experience data collection, data analysis (qualitative and quantitative) and reporting skills.
• Demonstratable experience in conducting field level data collection (FGDs, KIIs, KAP surveys, etc.).
• High ethical principles.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Solid organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team, interpersonal qualities and diplomacy. 
• Good in reading, writing and speaking both Arabic and English.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office: especially on word processing, spreadsheets, database and analytical software. 
• PowerPoint desirable, ODK/Ko-Bo smart data collection tools is a plus.
• Ability to travel in West Bank and stay overnight.
• Valuable prior experience in issues related to the promotion of gender equality or personal commitment to gender equality.

We offer immediate Incorporation into a multicultural, professional and innovative organization with the possibility of participating in projects with high social impact.

• Contract Length: 06 months with possibility of extension pending donor approval.
• Based: in Deir Al Balah.
• Salary: according to Action Against Hunger salary scale.
• We provide workman compensation and health insurance.
• In addition, Action Against Hunger covers food and transportation allowances for a fully worked month.  
• Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family.
• 21 days holidays for year.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PACKAGE IS APPLICABLE FOR NATIONAL APPLICATIONS ONLY.