MEAL OFFICER

The Meal Officer will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring high-quality and timely inputs, and for ensuring that the project maintains its strategic vision and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs in a cost-effective and timely manner.
The Meal officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the Meal activities of the Project; assisting the Project Manager in preparing Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress and will monitor the project activities on a regular basis, developing and maintaining the MIS of the Project and will be responsible for the collection & analysis of different data in relation to the project activities.
The Meal Officer works in close collaboration with work closely with the project team, Government officials, and civil society organizations.

The Meal Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:

       Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection, and evaluation procedures

       Monitor all project activities, expenditures, and progress towards achieving the project output;

       Recommend further improvement of the logical framework;

       Develop monitoring and impact indicators for the project’s success;

       Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results;

       Provide feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities.

       Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks.

       Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the National Project Director/Project Manager.

       Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system Develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project.

       Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to Project.

       Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Project Manager in preparing relevant reports.

       Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project;

       Assist the Project Manager in preparing other relevant reports;
Assist the Project Manager in the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned from project innovations

       Provide input and update information related to project outcomes on AFKAR’s website.

       Assist the Project Manager in preparing monthly and quarterly reports on project progress.

       Prepare Issues Log and Risk Log for the project.

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Required Skills and Experience

Education:
University Degree preferably in Business Administration, Economics or related field.

Experience:

       At least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN bodies/Governments;

       Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports;

       Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software;
Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software;
Strong training & facilitation skills.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.

Competencies

       Demonstrates integrity by modeling the ethical AFKARs.
 standards.

       Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships

       Plans, coordinates and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing Priorities and competing deadlines.

       Establishes, builds, and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support.

       Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology:

Good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity-building opportunities.

       Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, Respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.
•Ability to lead the implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change

       Focuses on results for the target groups.

       Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

       Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.

       Remains calm, in control, and good-humored even under pressure.

       Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

       Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

       Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior.

Only applicants who have the required qualities, experience, and skills will be considered. Interested applicants must include (a) A resume (in English) and (b) a cover letter explaining their suitability for the position (in English)

Please submit your application [email protected]  no later than 17 September, 2023 and include the job title (MEAL officer) in the subject line and cover letter.

Applications received after this date or that do not meet the qualifications above will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.