MEAL Activity Manager

 


Solidarités International publishes internal and external recruitment for the post of MEAL Activity Manager position for Mueda.

Presentation of the Organization

Solidarités International is a French humanitarian organisation that provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disasters. For over 38 years, the organisation has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter. Currently present in Mozambique since 2019, SI carries out emergency/ post-emergency programmes in the sanitation and water hygiene sector in the Cabo Delgado region.

Description of the position

  • The MEAL Activity Manager supports and mainstreams MEAL processes and activities throughout the programs. He/she ensures that all activities are implemented and carried out to the standards and, if necessary, proposes adjustment or improvements. He/she provides a methodological support to all program teams on technical questions linked to MEAL and cross-cutting issues such as: design of M&E plan, quantitative and qualitative data collection, measure of indicators, complaint response mechanism, do no harm analysis etc.
  • S/He provides regular reports on the progress of activities to the MEAL Manager.
  • S/He coordinates the teams and activities in the absence of the MEAL Manager.

Responsibilities

Monitoring and evaluations of SI programs

  • Under the supervision of the MEAL Manager, contribute to the development of M&E plans and tools for all activities.
  • Centralize and organize data collection for activities and outputs such as defined in the monitoring plan.
  • Under the supervision of the MEAL manager, participate in the consolidation and the analysis of the monitoring data (including identification of useful recommendations and lessons learned).
  • Prepare and implement training related to new monitoring tools.
  • Organize & Conduct field visits for monitoring & evaluation purposes.
  • Inform the MEAL manager about all the logistical and financial requirements needed/identified.
  • Ensure indicators are entered in the relevant systems on a regular basis (ex: Activity Info).
  • Keep monitoring tools and files archived at SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL office accessible to the program team and updated on a regular basis.

Accountability

  • Participate in the implementation of the accountability strategy such as defined and led by the MEAL Coordinator.
  • Participate into the FCRM standard operating procedures design.
  • Check that complaint response mechanisms are established and are accessible to all stakeholders.
  • Check that complaints are registered and logged complaints into a formal database.
  • Check that complaints are addressed and that an appropriate and timely response is given to the complainant.
  • Participate in training field teams on FCRM information plan.

Institutional Knowledge Building

  • Collect internal and external data to produce Internal Knowledge Building (IKB) reports on specific issues.
  • Participate to the elaboration and dissemination of learning databases.

HR management/Capacity Development

  • Take part in the department’s staff recruitment with the administrative department.
  • Welcome and brief new employees working under his/her responsibility.
  • Evaluate and assess the performance of collaborators under his/her direct supervision.
  • Supervise adherence to security regulations by personnel under his/her supervision.
  • Identify training needs and provide regular training session to the MEAL Officers and enumerators to ensure continuous capacity building.
  • Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings.

Reporting/communication/representation

  • Report to MEAL Manager information related to his/her activities and security context or any event that may affect SI activities and security.
  • Provide regular written report to the MEAL Manager about his/her activities.
  • Participate to writing monitoring reports and to some extend donor reports (MEAL sections).
  • Supervise regular workshops and meetings with teams to disseminate analysis of monitoring outputs after validation of the MEAL Manager.
  • Represent SI when asked to do so.
  • Listen to the populations and local participants in the field and report to his/her manager any non-technical or safety-related issues which could affect the activities or safety of Solidarités International teams.
  • Ensure that tools and files are properly archived and secured.
  • Participate into learning workshops.

Candidate Profile

  • Education: Bachelor degree in Project Management, Development studies, economics, social sciences, international relations, statistics, information management, or equivalent. A master degree is desirable.

Experience

  • At least 1 year of experience in a similar position preferable in a humanitarian context or international NGO;
  • Knowledge of the local humanitarian context and a Good understanding of the security context;
  • Experience in team management;
  • Experience in training or team capacity building.

Skills and competences

  • Knowledge of MEAL processes;
  • Good knowledge of databases, data management, sampling, data analysis, and reporting;
  • Proficient in Excel and Kobo Toolbox. Power BI is a valuable asset.

Languages

  • Proficiency in Portuguese and English.

How to Apply

Thank you for sending your application with a CV, cover letter, copies of your diplomas and work certificate to Solidarités International. Application for the position of “Position”.

Pode candidatar-se a esta vaga enviando um email para mud.recruitment@solidarites-mozambique.org até 22 de Fevreiro de 2024.

Note: Dear candidate Solidarités International does not charge money to apply for a position. If anyone attempts to bribr a Solidarités International employee, they will automatically be disqualified from the recruitment process. If you are in this situation, please do not hesitate to contact Solidarités International administrative department directly.

Adress: Rua de Massacre, Bairro Cimento, District of Mueda, Province of Cabo Delgado