Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer at INTERSOS

INTERSOS is an independent, no-profit organization which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralised offices. The statutory bodies of INTERSOS, are: the Members Assembly, the Council, the Society for Auditing and Certification of Accounts. Intersos, established in 1992, is recognised by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). OUR MISSION • To give an immediate response in humanitarian crises by bringing emergency relief to the victims of armed conflict, drought, famine, the presence of landmines or unexploded devices, and other disaster situations. • At the same time as providing primary emergency relief, to also begin working to promote a return to normal living conditions, the resumption of dialogue and the strengthening of peace, reconstruction and growth. • To stimulate, encourage and involve Italian society in helping to develop and spread the existing culture of solidarity and international justice. TRAINING INTERSOS also offers training courses aimed to provide knowledge and practical skills regarding humanitarian emergencies and assistance. INTERSOS training courses are designed for both beginners and experts in order to offer the appropriate content to the right target. For more information follow the link: http://intersos.org/trainings JOIN US INTERSOS is always looking for committed staff. Take a look to our website http://intersos.org/en/join-us Specialties Humanitarian Interventions, Protection, Education, WASH, Shelter, Health&Nutrition, Food Security
Main Purpose

Under the supervision of the MEAL Manager and according to the organisational standards, develop MEAL Framework for each project, guarantee proper data collection and conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis and reporting, ensuring accountability and efficiency of the established data collection system and of the related findings and results.

Responsibilities
Tasks:

Contribute to the development and update of MEAL Framework for programmes and projects, following INTERSOS guidance and standards, and ensure the roll out at base level
Support needs assessments and service mapping in the context of strategic development and project design
Provide support to the Information Management Officer in the development of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, systems and DB for the correct monitoring and evaluation of the projects for internal and external use, in line with donors’ requirements and INTERSOS standard approach
Update internal and external DB on a weekly and monthly basis
Collect regularly and systematise the data maintaining an accurate DB. Process analysis of compiled and aggregated data and produce quantitative and qualitative reports and matrixes as per operational needs. Monitor and review regularly the sources of information
Process and aggregate internal and external qualitative and quantitative data on weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis (as agreed and necessary) and analyse trend through data, statistics, graphics and tables
Check data received from the IMO for internal or external sharing. Provide data to staffs to assist in decision-making and advocacy activities
Prepare consolidated reports of program and project progress of activities against targets including achievements, challenges, recommendations and lessons learned.
In coordination with the MEAL Manager, support the mission’s SMT in guaranteeing compliance with the organisation’s Data Protection SOPs
Support the MEAL Manager in responding to periodic donors and internal requests with the additional information on activity performance and results
Conduct training to field staff on reporting and analysis skills and MEAL related topics.
Is responsible for checking and case auditing documents and forms to collect sensitive data according to data protection SOPs. Support auditing exercises as requested by MEAL Manager
Support the proper implementation of feedback mechanisms throughout the project’s phases
Contribute to the revision of monitoring and evaluation tools and train program team on design and proper use of it
Conduct regular technical field visits to projects locations to monitor the implementation of ongoing programmes and present processed data
Support in evaluation exercises, both internal and external, as requested by the MEAL Manager
Participate in sectoral meetings and trainings organised internally or externally representing INTERSOS, in coordination with the MEAL Manager
Perform any other tasks as requested by the direct supervisor

Position Requirements
Education & Professional Requirements:

Essential Degree in Statistics, Information Management, Social Science, Demography, Social studies or any related field
Minimum of two years relevant work experience in the humanitarian sector
Experience in design and implementation of M&E systems, methods and approaches, as well as in data and information analysis
Essential computer literacy
Communication and reporting skills
Organisational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks
Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness
Attention to details
Teamwork and cooperation
Service orientation
Confidentiality
Commitment to INTERSOS principles
English Language.