Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning ( MEAL) Officer (Gedaref) – ZOA International
Job Description
| Section/Unit | Program |
| Supervisor | ZOA MEAL Manager& Project Manager |
| Duty Station | Gedaref with frequent trips to the project target locality villages / clusters |
| Salary scale | H 2- 762 – H 3- 807 USD |
| ClosingDate | 31 July 2024 |
ZOA is an international non-governmental organization with its head office in the Netherlands. ZOA has been working in Sudan since 2004. Its current focus is on post-conflict recovery and rehabilitation and ZOA operates programmes in North Darfur, East Darfur, South Darfur, and Gedaref State, covering the sectors of food security and livelihoods & Economic Development, Integrated Water Resources Management, and Education.
ZOA Sudan is looking for:
MEAL Officer for the Integrated Food Security & livelihood Support (IFSLS) Project:
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) officer will be responsible and contribute to strengthening and ensure timely data collection, management and reporting of IFSLS Project as well as of other projects implemented by ZOA in Gedaref and Kassala State localities.
The position requires extensive and continuous communication and feedback with beneficiaries, partners, local authorities, concerned technical offices at locality and state levels.
The position will be for around 12 months, including 3 months’ probation period, subject for renewal, depending on performance and continuity of funding.
Duties and responsibilities:
MAIN RESPOSIBILITIES/ ACTIVITIES:
• Ensures MEAL plans for IFSLS, as well as for other ZOA complementary projects are in place.
• Provides technical support to IFSLS Â and other ZOA project teams on better understanding of indicators and data management elements
• Ensures timely collection/receipt and review of data collected by various program stakeholders including community level committees; implementing partners, producer associations and networks , technical departments, public  authorities, program staff, etc.
• Develops, reviews and maintains updated program databases for easy retrieval of data for reporting and decision making
• Leads regular entry of different project data into databases and ensures data is up to date as per implementation plans and indicators tracking tables
• Supports and takes the lead in project evaluation and operation research activities by facilitating field data collection, data management, reporting and information sharing accordingly as delegated by the supervisor
• Supports project and other ZOA and partner staff in preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and any other ad hoc reports by availing data in a timely manner
• Support in the development of the MEAL related components of reviews, concepts, assessments, proposals, etc.
• Supports other ZOA Sudan programme’s learning and  operation research data activities.
• Conducts verification and validation of data through planned routine data quality assessment (RDQA) visits, or during monitoring field visits in collaboration with other ZOA MEAL and program team members
• Supports in data analysis and feedback dissemination
• Ensure complaint reporting and handling mechanisms are functional and CFRM data is monthly and quarterly reported
• Liaises with other staff (as relevant) to ensure that lessons learned and recommendations from MEAL are well captured, documented and fed back into programming
• Participates in MEAL capacity building at the Programme area in collaboration with the ZOA Sudan MEAL Experts
• Takes up any other responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.
Authority
The successful candidate will be full-time employed by ZOA, as the MEAL officer. His / her authority will be according to ZOA policies and procedures for similar positions.
Contacts
External
• PAs, Networks, CSOs, advocates, community committees, etc.
• Local partners of ZOA projects
• Government ministries and relevant  public authorities involved in and supporting ZOA projects.
• Others, as requested by the direct supervisor.
Internal
• ZOA MEAL Manager as direct supervisor and coach
• IFSLS Project Manager.
• ZOA MEAL Manager and other MEAL staff.
• Project officers
• Coordinators and managers of other ZOA projects in Gedaref and Kassala States
• Relevant staff in KRT Office.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Competencies:
• A graduate degree holder in M&E, Records management, Social work or other relevant domains.
• Field experience on operational management and/or MEAL of humanitarian programs coordination, WASH, Food Security & Livelihoods, Education, etc. will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge and experience in MEAL work for FSL projects, Civil society strengthening projects, promoting value chains and Agro businesses projects, , etc.
• Minimum of 3 years of solid MEAL experience.
• Good capacity of strategic humanitarian context analysis.
• Has excellent analytical and critical thinking skills and pays close attention to detail.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and well as good written and verbal communication skills.
• Gender & context sensitive.
• Open and decisive attitude
• Result-oriented in a team approach
• Proactive, focussed and able to accomplish tasks with little or no supervision.
• Capable of managing normal work related stress.
• Self-motivated and able to work for long hours to meet reporting deadlines.
Skills/Attitude
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skill
• Detailed oriented.
• Strong MEAL technical experience supported with different data collection tools, such as KOBO collect, SPSS, and other software.
• Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with team members in a cross-cultural environment.
• Ability to motivate and influence others.
• Proactive and innovative approach to finding solutions.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
• At least 50 % of time required for travel to programme locations in Geadref & Kassala States.
• High flexibility to work on weekends, holidays and after office hours when required.
As a part of its recruitment process, ZOA conducts comprehensive background and reference checks for all candidates. These checks include looking into government sanction lists and possibly criminal records. ZOA also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which involves sending a written questionnaire called the “Statement of Conduct” to past employers to inquire about any misconduct such as sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment.
How to apply
Full applications must include the following:
• Application Letter
• Motivation letter stating the reasons for applying.
• CV including educational, professional training and work experience.
WE OFFER: The salary scale for this position is ranged between H 2- 762 – H 3- 807 USD per month based on experience and qualifications.
Do you need more information:
For more information Mr. Eltayeb Omer – ZOA Sudan email: [email protected] , and please make sure that you mentioned the job title in the email.
Interested and you want to apply:
Applicants should submit full documents before 25/10/2024 to HAC Labour Office at Gedaref
ATTENTION :
1. Females and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
2. High flexibility to work on weekends, holidays and after office hours when required.
3. This position is for one year subject to renewal based on performance and availability of funding.
4. This position is only for Sudanese
