Muslim Hands Malawi
Muslim Hands Malawi
Muslim Hands is a UK based charity organization whose vision is aimed at tackling the root causes of poverty and creating a fairer world for everyone. The organization was established in 1993. Currently Muslim Hands is working in over 50 countries with 30 dedicated country offices including Malawi.
Currently, Muslim Hands Malawi is looking for an experienced person to fill the existing position with the details below:
Job Title
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Officer
Department
Project Management
Reports To
Country Manager
Location
Blantyre
Contract Type
Annual
Duration
Permanent
Objective
To support the improvement of program efficacy and effectiveness, during the program life cycle through Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning.
Main responsibilities:
- Implement and strengthen MEAL systems and processes to assure achievement and progress towards program objectives and outcomes –
- Develop and execute the MEAL Plan for Program/projects, coordinate, monitor and formulate the performance of the quality monitoring system indicators.
- Develop appropriate quality monitoring tools in close coordination with Global Operation Development Department Technical Experts (TEs).
- Manage internal and external program evaluations when deemed necessary and coordinates the planning and execution of need assessment, baseline, midline, and line assessments. Review assessments/evaluation reports to ensure these meet the quality criteria and leads the integration of recommendations and lessons learned in project planning and future programming.
- Participate in program design and proposal writing in the areas of theory of change, Result Chain, log frame design and MEAL plan.
- Advice and support program teams on quality data gathering and analysis to facilitate informed program design.
- Provide research studies, MEAL tools/templates for the implementation of programs and assist in research and analysis for the development of new programs as when required. Monitor/Oversee the implementation of data management tools for process and quality improvement.
- Support program teams to set up accountability mechanisms to beneficiaries and community members. Maintain the Complaint Response Mechanism (CRM) database and ensure the responsive use of accountability mechanisms.
- Support and follow up on monitoring findings action plan tracker, and learning events to document lessons learned and best practices from interventions.
- Conduct analysis of program results to support evidence-based program decision-making and program quality improvement, using appropriate software as necessary.
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry in global strategic tracker.
- Review field activities progress and ensure all means of verification (MOVs) are as per program requirement.
- Coordinate with Global Operation Development Department for technical guidance on strategic tracker, capacity buildings initiatives and result chain framework compliance.
Key Performance Measure/Indicators
· Quality MEAL system in place and operational in Muslim Hands Country Office
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in M&E, social sciences, development studies social work, or any other relevant discipline.
- Knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation, accountability, learning, research and evaluation methodologies, standards and practices.
- Understanding of contemporary trends and innovations in MEAL.
- Demonstrated experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis and statistics.
Knowledge, skills & abilities required:
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, research and report writing skills as well as excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
- Independent, self-starter and creative.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision or independently
- Must be a team player and ready to work in and contribute to team building environment
- Team player, appreciates cultural diversity and inclusion, safeguarding/ protection issues etc.
- Computer literate with good presentation skills
- Excellent written and communication skills
The post holder will undergo intensive training in order to ensure that they understand and work within the organizational policies.
Method of Application
Those who are interested with the post are advised to send their application letters, CVs and copies of certificates to ganizani.matola@mw.mhworldwide.org or submit by hand to Muslim Hands office, Yasini Road Block, Chiradzulu Boma Road.