Meal assistant / part time

Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Monitoring and Evaluation:

1. Develop a field-level framework and schedule of implementation for all components of the M&E system following HOCA strategies and guidelines.
2. Promote a culture of “Lessons Learned” and best practices of M&E activities, ensuring that data and processes are discussed in appropriate forums and in a timely fashion for practical use in field activities.
3. Coordinate with Social Empowerment and Economic Empowerment teams to ensure that M&E data is integrated into all country planning, programming, and reporting.
4. Oversee data collection and training of staff and contractors in M&E forms and processes, including electronic data collection and tracking program participants and graduates.
5. Collaborate with the HQ M&E team to design new M&E forms and tools and ensure that M&E activities in Iraq are aligned with HOCA strategy.
6. Coordinate unique evaluations, impact studies, research, and community assessments.
7. Carry out regular field monitoring visits to oversee HOCA program activities and identify areas where adjustments are needed for better M&E reporting.
8. Monitor and evaluate the work of local partners that have received grants or sub-grants from HOCA; liaise with partners to provide technical support in M&E activities as needed.
9. Compile analytical reports on crucial M&E activities of HOCA and local partners to fulfill data/ information requests from HQ and donor reporting requirements, and maintain accurate communication records.
10. Prepare weekly work plans and monthly reports for submission to the organization president.
11.  Participate in country office strategy development, proposal development, and fundraising activities.

Personnel Management:

1. Lead on recruitment for M&E data collection staff and contractors in Iraq.
2. Supervise direct reports in line with HOCA’s performance management framework, including setting annual performance objectives, completion of annual performance appraisal, and regular one-to-one meetings to review progress throughout the year.
3. Conduct weekly M&E departmental meetings and oversee time and attendance and work planning and scheduling of all staff in the M&E department.

Budget Management:

1. Responsible for the efficient and effective use of the country office M&E budget.
2. Ensure that expenses are reviewed and approved according to budget and need.
3. Review monthly “budget vs. actual” reports to track expenditures against the projected budget and address necessary changes.
4. Provide required documentation to the Finance department as needed.
5. Participate in new budget development and annual operational budget planning for the M&E department.
6. Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a relevant field (M&E/ field research/ statistics/ cooperative management/ development/ poverty reduction programs and related fields).
• Proven experience using participatory tools and methodologies for program identification, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Understanding and experience of gender issues and commitment to addressing gender inequalities in all areas of responsibility.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills and ability to present complex data and analysis clearly; excellent attention to detail required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well as a part of a team and to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff and participants.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion is required.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Iraq and internationally as required.
• A high level of fluency in English, Kurdish, and Arabic is required (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Excellent computer skills include using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email applications. Database management /data entry and analysis experience is required. Experience using statistical software and electronic data collection is preferred.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume (CV) and cover letter to the following email address. job@humanityngo.org

Please mention “MEAL Assistant” in the subject of your email

The closing date for submissions is on 25^th March 2023. 11:59 pm

We thank you in advance for your effort and interest in working with HOCA.