MEAL Officer

Palestinian Al Nakheel Association for Progress and Development is an independent NGO, registered with the Palestinian Interior Ministry and holds a certificate of registration number 6023, was established in Khan Younis in 1998 working in the field of Food Security and WASH in general and Agricultural development especially.

Position Title: MEAL Officer

Position Type: Full time.

Duration: 8 months

Starting Date: As Soon As Possible.

She/he will be reporting directly to Project Manager.

Job Summary:

Al Nakheel Association will be implementing the Food Security and WASH project under the title " Enhancing Food Security and WASH Services into Vulnerable and Under-served Communities in Khan Younis" to assist 660 HHs to provide food and WASH Services in the vulnerable communities in Khan Younis.

MEAL Officer responsibilities:

 Designing a framework for the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and Learning of the project activities and defining methodologies for collecting data that will be used for monitoring the effective implementation.

 Supports the development of MEAL tools and supervises quality data collection.

 Keep accurate records of data, activities, and Community/beneficiaries’ participation in monitoring activities.

 Ensure that data is collected and recorded ethically and within the remits of Al Nakheel's policy on confidentiality and consent.

 Supports the use of information, communication, and technology for development to advance MEAL objectives.

 Leads quantitative and qualitative data analyses and reflective discussions on ongoing monitoring data.

 Develops and implements activities according to the MEAL plan.

 Ensures accountability to targeted beneficiaries, supporting the use of Feedback and Response Mechanism.

 Supports project evaluations and reviews as required.

 Conducts regular field visits as key task of the MEAL Department to all running activities and develops the required field reports.

 Integrates protection and gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women, men, boys and girls, and people with disabilities in data collection processes.

 Participates in projects’ specific assessments (baseline, end line) and a multi-sectorial needs assessment and support in the beneficiary selection process.

 Develops information materials for Complaints Feedback and Response Mechanisms.

 Keeps complaints record confidential and only accessible to relevant staff according to the internal feedback mechanism guidelines.

 Identifies and documents lessons learned to generate best practices.

 Participates/facilitates in internal project evaluations and learning reviews that are intended for lessons learned and operational decision making.

 Prepares regular monitoring reports including ongoing data analysis with the status of implementation progress.

 Performs any other duties related as may be assigned.

Requirements

 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or its equivalent in Monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, Research, Engineering, Management, or any other relevant field.

 Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning and results-based management with excellent theoretical knowledge about MEAL requirements.

 Strong conceptual knowledge about results frameworks and logic models.

 Experience with designing and facilitating MEAL meeting and events, such as data analysis and interpretation workshops.

 Experience in MEAL capacity strengthening, including facilitating training.

 Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis using Excel and SPSS through good statistical methods and techniques.

 Fluency in English (verbal and written).

 Excellent planning and administration skills.

 initiative, self-reliant and cooperative.

 Excellent ability to work under pressure and carry out multiple tasks.

Applications:

Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CV’s and cover letter in English Pdf document to the following email: nakheel6023@gmail.com

indicating " MEAL Officer " title as mail subject.

Deadline "Closing Date" is. Monday 03/10/2022 03:00 PM

Palestinian Al Nakheel Association for Progress and Development, address:

Khan Younis–Al Satar El- Sharqi -Near Dar Al Salam Hospital,

For inquiries, please call the Association’s telephone number: 0593262420

Palestinian Al Nakheel Association (Al Nakheel ) is an equal opportunities employer. Women are encouraged to apply for this position

Only short-listed candidates will contacted.