Project Assistant - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) (Protection Unit), Erbil

Context:

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and the overall supervision of Head of protection Unit (PU) and direct supervision of protection officer (MEAL and Reporting), the incumbent will be responsible for the following activities within the Protection Unit:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the coordination of qualitative and quantitative data collection processes such as survey, focus group discussions (FGD), interviews, and similar activities, including strengthening capacity of enumerators in qualitative and quantitative data collection.

2. For assigned projects, support the Protection Officer (MEAL and reporting) to define M&E plans monitoring plans and ToRs determining Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) minimum standard plans and related mechanisms during project implementation.

3. Support the Protection Officer to develop appropriate qualitative and quantitative monitoring, tracking systems, tools, and templates that enhance monitoring of project outputs and quality, generate quality evidence on project effectiveness and prepare data for decision-making processes.

4. Produce summary reports that include graphs, charts, tables, narratives as requested to fulfill internal and external reporting requirements.

5. Verify the quality of data collected from the field based on validity, timeliness, precision, reliability, and integrity of performance data gathered to monitor program performance.

6. Orient project staff of MEAL requirements of their projects and their role in ensuring an effective MEAL system for the project during project start-up and implementation.

7. Support to provide routine training to project staff on monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.

8. Assist the Protection Officer in development and implementation of M&E tools according to project log frame and ensuring quality assurance of field data (completeness, reliability, validity, timeliness, and integrity).

9. Provide technical feedback to project team on M&E findings and follow up on utilization of monitoring results stated in the “Results Monitoring Framework”.

10. Organize, collect, compile, and document all program and MEAL-related data and files, ensuring that all records are properly organized and stored.

11. Conduct regular field visits to project sites, meeting with project counterparts and beneficiaries to follow up on activities and provide verbal and written reports.

12. Provide technical assistance to facilitate the application of tools for Humanitarian Accountability, complaints, and response mechanisms of reporting for assigned projects.

13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications;

Education

• University degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related filed from accredited academic institution with 3 years of relevant professional experience

• Completed High School degree from above filed or accredited academic institution with 5 years relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience working with excel, preferably advanced skills in excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, kobo toolbox, ODK and report writing.

• Knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative data management techniques including proficient and skillful use of SPSS, STATA, EXCEL, and data analysis software.

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.

• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,

• Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools, research methodologies, data quality assurance, quantitative and qualitative data analysis and M&E report writing.

• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage

Skills

• Ability to summarize disparate information in a clear and concise manner.

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel) (required).

Languages

• English, Kurdish and Arabic are required.

• Any other language is an advantage.