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About GOAL

GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability.

GOAL is a humanitarian and non-governmental organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 40 years, towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food, water and sanitation, healthcare, and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, and humanitarian programmes in Ethiopia. Our work is guided by a strong commitment to cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, accountability, protection, and HIV/AIDS. We currently support vulnerable groups including street children, pastoralist communities, and rural smallholder farmers, responding to both humanitarian needs and long-term development challenges in close collaboration with local communities, government authorities, donors, and other key partners. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors Irish Aid, BHA, EHF, ECHO, and other private donors.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE

The purpose of this position is to lead the JEOP project as MEAL management, you will facilitate the achievement of project objectives through coordinating and reporting on all JEOP activities related to MEAL and providing technical guidance and advice to partner staff. He/she coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project for which you are responsible applies best practices in MEAL and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve. In collaboration with Head of MEAL, The JEOP MEAL Advisor will be responsible for supervising JEOP MEAL activities, conduct assessments, PDM and context analysis for new business development in emergency response. S/he will be expected to work very closely with field office MEAL officers as well as Head Office MEAL team. Ultimately, he /she will ensure that the programme has evidence-based knowledge to inform the direction of the programme from assessment and regular programme monitoring documents and in collaboration with GOAL Head of MEAL and Global MEAL staff, lead the installation and operationalize Management information system (MIS) and other computer-based database systems in GOAL Ethiopia.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/DUTIES

MEAL System development and Program Quality

• In collaboration with Head of MEAL, work on strengthening country MEAL system- MIS for emergency and development programme ensuring accountability to donors and beneficiaries especially JEOP- and CRS
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and provide support as required to ensure MEAL system is understood and supported at Head office and field office level on JEOP project
• Work closely with the programme teams to ensure that MEAL becomes an integral element of project implementation leading to enhanced program quality and accountability for JEOP
• Provide technical assistance at head office and project offices to maintain the quality of project and programme planning in JEOP Project
• Provide technical assistance in areas of project identification, preparation, appraisal, monitoring and evaluation in JEO Project.
• Consolidate and document program, project and work plans mainly for JEOP and support other projects as necessary.
• Extensively engage in development of annual country plan of GOAL Ethiopia
• In collaboration with other program staff, formulate phase-in and phase-out strategies and guiding procedures for GOAL Ethiopia
• In collaboration with Head of MEAL and sector heads/managers, formulate monitoring and evaluation plan of programmes and field offices
• Assist partner organizations in formulating monitoring and evaluation plan
• In collaboration with Head of MEAL, programme heads/Advisors and other relevant staff, formulate and update formats for reporting purposes.
• Provide technical assistance in the preparation of quarterly, half year and annual reports both at country office, project offices and partners
• Provide technical assistance to project offices and partners in planning, monitoring and evaluation of activities
• In coordination with respective technical persons, identify and document cases (success and failure stories) for learning, scale-up and proposal development
• Coordinate the process of all (internal and external) field surveys, mid-term and terminal evaluation at project offices. It also includes providing the required technical assistance in undertaking operational research at project office and in partner organizations
• Assist programme team in monitoring and evaluation planning and exercise
• Oversee and provide technical support for all nutrition survey including PDM
• Provide technical assistant on MICS and Causal Assessments (using standardized GOAL templates with relevant approved adaptations to the Ethiopian context) in GOALS development program sites, to provide timely quantitative and qualitative information.
• Closely work with Sr. MEAL Officer in planning, preparation, design and execution of all surveys and assessments
• In collaboration with MEAL team, engage in JEOP project, data collection, analysis and write of the report
• Identifies and introduces new elements (systems, tools, processes) required under the MEAL system and project manages development by MEAL team members
• Receive regular field monitoring and accountability reports, analyze and circulate to the country office teams, ensuring that action plans are included and followed up and that SMT reviews reports regularly
• Ensures external accountability to donors through the implementation of timely and quality MEAL activities leading to timely and accurate reporting
• Ensure that high quality analysis reports to illustrate GE’s impact and assessment findings are produced, including evidence of good practice and replicable programme, and that they are communicated at appropriate events.
• Familiarize self, understand and implement, according to area of responsibility, GOAL’s policies and procedures on mainstreaming of Gender, Disability and Protection.
• Work jointly with sectoral heads/advisors to ensure effective mainstreaming and well representation of the sectors in the project cycle management and ensure M & E indicators are developed and applied in the same manner.
• Work on increasing the sensitivity and awareness of staff towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Gender, Child Protection and other issues.
• Be a role model and provide feedback to encourage others in supporting equity and diversity principals, and the accommodation of other differences in the workplace
• Support field MEAL team to ensure that the MEAL system operates effectively within the support and resources required and that there are clear links and reporting lines between field and CO level and between MEAL and other departments.
• Define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed so that MEAL staff are able to perform their roles as required
• The job role duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. The job holder is expected to handle other MEAL assignments deemed necessary by the supervisor or the organization

Monitoring and evaluation

• In collaboration with Head of MEAL and sector heads/managers, formulate monitoring and evaluation plan of programmes and field offices
• Assist partner organizations in formulating monitoring and evaluation plan
• In collaboration with Head of MEAL, programme heads/Advisors and other relevant staff, formulate and update formats for reporting purposes.
• Provide technical assistance in the preparation of quarterly, half year and annual reports both at country office, project offices and partners
• Provide technical assistance to project offices and partners in planning, monitoring and evaluation of activities
• In coordination with respective technical persons, identify and document cases (success and failure stories) for learning, scale-up and proposal development
• Coordinate the process of all (internal and external) field surveys, mid-term and terminal evaluation at project offices. It also includes providing the required technical assistance in undertaking operational research at project office and in partner organizations
• Assist programme team in monitoring and evaluation planning and exercise

Survey and Assessment

• Oversee and provide technical support for all nutrition survey including PDM
• Provide technical assistant on MICS and Causal Assessments (using standardized GOAL templates with relevant approved adaptations to the Ethiopian context) in GOALS development program sites, to provide timely quantitative and qualitative information.
• Closely work with Sr. MEAL Officer in planning, preparation, design and execution of all surveys and assessments
• In collaboration with MEAL team, engage in JEOP project, data collection, analysis and write of the report

Internal and External Reporting.

• Identifies and introduces new elements (systems, tools, processes) required under the MEAL system and project manages development by MEAL team members
• Receive regular field monitoring and accountability reports, analyze and circulate to the country office teams, ensuring that action plans are included and followed up and that SMT reviews reports regularly
• Ensures external accountability to donors through the implementation of timely and quality MEAL activities leading to timely and accurate reporting
• Ensure that high quality analysis reports to illustrate GE’s impact and assessment findings are produced, including evidence of good practice and replicable programme, and that they are communicated at appropriate events.

Mainstreaming Issues:

• Familiarize self, understand and implement, according to area of responsibility, GOAL’s policies and procedures on mainstreaming of Gender, Disability and Protection.
• Work jointly with sectoral heads/advisors to ensure effective mainstreaming and well representation of the sectors in the project cycle management and ensure M & E indicators are developed and applied in the same manner.
• Work on increasing the sensitivity and awareness of staff towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Gender, Child Protection and other issues.
• Be a role model and provide feedback to encourage others in supporting equity and diversity principals, and the accommodation of other differences in the workplace

Support and Mentorship of Field MEAL Team

• Support field MEAL team to ensure that the MEAL system operates effectively within the support and resources required and that there are clear links and reporting lines between field and CO level and between MEAL and other departments.
• Define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed so that MEAL staff are able to perform their roles as required

Handle other assignments

• The job role duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. The job holder is expected to handle other MEAL assignments deemed necessary by the supervisor or the organization

  Commitments:

• GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations.
• GOAL highly promotes Equality, diversity and inclusion and works with women and men, People with disabilities, and employees of various ages including youth, supports their empowerment and appreciates their achievements constantly. GOAL also encourages applications from diverse candidates including women, people with disabilities, people with diverse backgrounds, and youth to apply.
• GOAL has zero tolerance to discrimination on the basis of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, race, economic status etc . we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
• Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safeguarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL is strongly committed not to harm the people under its care.
• GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who involves in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform Background reference check.
• You are welcome to include your sex (Male or female) and any disability issues in your CV (please note that this information will only be used to comply with affirmative action policy of the organization).

Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and add value to your professional advancement? Then join us if you have:

Qualification (Education, Experience, key qualities, skill and competence)

• MPH/MSc/MA within Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, Statistics, development studies, economics, public health comprehensive knowledge, and humanitarian response programme and other related programs with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Good understanding of information for action concept; Multitask management orientation.
• Self-directed and detail oriented.
• Good communication skills; Participatory leadership skills; Planning, time management and presentation skills.
• Written and oral proficiency in English; Computer proficiency in Basic Microsoft and data analysis packages; Teamwork; Committed to work in non-traditional office hours.
• Ability to perform under short deadline and multiple competing needs; Concept paper /proposal development to a very high standard, operational planning, budget planning and management.
• Desirable Qualities, Skills, and Competencies:-
• Health and/or food security related data management experience is a plus; Skills in organizing and facilitating training events; Expertise in one or more of the following program areas: food security, community-based nutrition, water/sanitation, non-formal /alternative basic education.
• Familiarity to GOAL geographical area of interventions and knowledge of local language (Tigrigna, Afan Oromifa, etc.)
• Note: The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
• REMUNERATION and BENEFITS:
• GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.
• A chance to develop tangible experience.
• Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people.