MEAL Activity Manager

Job title : MEAL Activity Manager

Main Objective

• 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 her/his line manager
• S/He coordinates the teams and activities in the absence of her/his line manager

Monitoring and evaluations of SI programs
Under the supervision the Program 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 Program manager, participate in the consolidation and the analysis of the monitoring data (including identification of useful recommendations and lessons learnt).
• Prepare and implement trainings related to new monitoring tools.
• Organize & Conduct field visits for monitoring & evaluation purposes.
• Inform the program 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.

Accountabilities:

• Participate in the implementation of the accountability strategy such as defined and led by the Field Coordinator/Head of Mission.
• Participate into the CRM 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 CRM information plan

Institutional Knowledge Building:

• Collect internal and external data to produce IKB reports on specific issues.

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.
• Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings

Reporting / communication / representation:

• Report to Program 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 Program 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 Program 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 in learning workshops

Profile Forsaken
Personal abilities:

• Education: B.Sc. in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Business/ Public Administration or related degrees. Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Professional experience: 3 years of relevant experience (NGO/Private or Public sector) and 2 years of progressive experience in an INGO preferably in MEAL
• Languages: English compulsory (Hausa – Added Advantage)
• Technical skills: Good knowledge of MEAL tool development, data analysis and experience of team management
• IT skills: Good knowledge in KoboCollect or similar applications, Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Software: Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point
• Personal qualities: Rigorous, organized, able to manage important workload, good learning capacity, good communication, reactive, team spirit, assertive, attentive to details, resistance to stress, Remote management skills, flexibility.

What we Offer

• Salary + transport & housing allowance + social benefits (24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, Life insurance - covering death, Health Insurance full coverage and permanent disability) etc.