MEAL Activity Manager Tempo Inteiro

Solidarités International publishes internal and external recruitment for the post of MEAL Activity Manager position for Mueda.

Presentation of the Organization

Solidarités International is a French humanitarian organisation that provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disasters. For over 38 years, the organisation has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter. Currently present in Mozambique since 2019, SI carries out emergency/ post-emergency programmes in the sanitation and water hygiene sector in the Cabo Delgado region.

Description of the position

• 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 the MEAL Manager.
• S/He coordinates the teams and activities in the absence of the MEAL Manager.

Responsibilities

Monitoring and evaluations of SI programs

• Under the supervision of the MEAL 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 MEAL manager, participate in the consolidation and the analysis of the monitoring data (including identification of useful recommendations and lessons learned).
• Prepare and implement training related to new monitoring tools.
• Organize & Conduct field visits for monitoring & evaluation purposes.
• Inform the MEAL 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.

Accountability

• Participate in the implementation of the accountability strategy such as defined and led by the MEAL Coordinator.
• Participate into the FCRM 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 FCRM information plan.

Institutional Knowledge Building

• Collect internal and external data to produce Internal Knowledge Building (IKB) reports on specific issues.
• Participate to the elaboration and dissemination of learning databases.

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 and provide regular training session to the MEAL Officers and enumerators to ensure continuous capacity building.
• Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings.

Reporting/communication/representation

• Report to MEAL 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 MEAL 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 MEAL 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 into learning workshops.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor degree in Project Management, Development studies, economics, social sciences, international relations, statistics, information management, or equivalent. A master degree is desirable.

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar position preferable in a humanitarian context or international NGO;
• Knowledge of the local humanitarian context and a Good understanding of the security context;
• Experience in team management;
• Experience in training or team capacity building.

Skills and competences

• Knowledge of MEAL processes;
• Good knowledge of databases, data management, sampling, data analysis, and reporting;
• Proficient in Excel and Kobo Toolbox. Power BI is a valuable asset.

Languages

• Proficiency in Portuguese and English.

How to Apply

Thank you for sending your application with a CV, cover letter, copies of your diplomas and work certificate to Solidarités International. Application for the position of “Position”.

Note: Dear candidate Solidarités International does not charge money to apply for a position. If anyone attempts to bribr a Solidarités International employee, they will automatically be disqualified from the recruitment process. If you are in this situation, please do not hesitate to contact Solidarités International administrative department directly.

Adress: Rua de Massacre, Bairro Cimento, District of Mueda, Province of Cabo Delgado