MEAL Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), which is a humanitarian organization established in 194

• NRC's mission is to help people forced to flee by providing them with assistance and protection. The organization operates in multiple countries around the world, focusing on areas affected by conflict and disaster. NRC employs thousands of staff globally and is committed to ensuring that displaced people can find safety, dignity, and hope. The organization emphasizes the importance of accountability, learning, and evidence-based practices in its operations, which is reflected in the role of the MEAL Officer.

Job Overview:
The MEAL Officer position is crucial for the effective implementation of NRC's Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems throughout the project cycle. This role is based in Kharkiv and operates under the technical guidance of the coordinator" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">MEAL Coordinator. The MEAL Officer collaborates closely with program teams, field staff, and implementing partners to ensure that MEAL tools and methodologies are developed and applied effectively. The officer is responsible for conducting assessments, monitoring outcomes, ensuring data quality, and facilitating reporting and analysis. Additionally, the MEAL Officer plays a key role in capacity development for partners and staff, contributing to organizational learning and the continuous improvement of program quality. This position requires a proactive approach to support the project teams in enhancing the quality of monitoring and reporting, ensuring that all MEAL processes are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The MEAL Officer will have a comprehensive set of duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Adhering to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures, including compliance with national legislation and data protection regulations.
• Providing technical support for the implementation of MEAL plans and guidelines at the Area Office level.
• Ensuring the follow-up of MEAL processes and tools throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developing and supporting implementing partners in creating MEAL tools for data collection and ensuring timely and quality reporting.
• Conducting capacity building for local partners on MEAL processes and tools.
• Maintaining up-to-date Programme MEAL Work Plans and ensuring timely reporting of monitoring data to relevant systems.
• Supporting project teams in field activities, including assessments, registrations, and distributions.
• Developing data collection methodologies and tools, and conducting various types of data collection, including Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) and outcome measurement.
• Maintaining accurate documentation related to the MEAL system, including monitoring reports and data collection tools. 1
• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of MEAL plans, systems, tools, and methodologies across projects. 1
• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting monitoring data, ensuring timely submission to relevant systems. 1
• Providing technical guidance and training to program teams, enumerators, and implementing partners. 1
• Contributing to data quality assurance, analysis, reporting, and learning.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires several qualifications, including:

• A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, statistics, sociology, business administration, economics, computer science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, data collection, data analysis, or a similar role, preferably within a humanitarian or recovery context.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel, and experience with mobile data collection tools such as KoBoToolbox.
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• The ability to analyze and document lessons learned effectively.
• A high level of written and spoken English and Ukrainian is essential.
• The ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines in a multitasking environment is also required.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, statistics, sociology, business administration, economics, or computer science. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of monitoring and evaluation processes, data analysis, and the application of MEAL tools and methodologies in a humanitarian context.

Experience:
The MEAL Officer position requires candidates to have a minimum of 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, data collection, and data analysis. This experience should preferably be within a humanitarian or recovery context, where the candidate has had the opportunity to engage with various MEAL processes and tools, ensuring effective implementation and adherence to standards.

Languages:
The mandatory languages for this position are English and Ukrainian, with a high level of proficiency required in both written and spoken forms. This is crucial for effective communication with team members, partners, and stakeholders. Additional languages may be considered an asset but are not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
This position is likely to be full-time and may involve working under pressure in a dynamic environment. The role may require flexibility in working hours to accommodate field activities and reporting deadlines. The organization may also consider candidates for international recruitment, depending on the specific needs and context of the position. Compensation and benefits will be aligned with NRC's policies and standards, ensuring that the MEAL Officer is adequately supported in their role.