Back Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Afghanistan Kandahar

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the job is day to day implementation of the MEL activities across the projects in the Kandahar and to be able to travel H2R Areas different districts in Uruzgan and Zabul provinces. He or she will be responsible for the data collection, PDM, analysis and report writing of the monitoring sessions of the projects. Also, he or she will be responsible for creating data collection tools and digitalization of the data collection tools whenever required for the CCs. 

You can read more about this position at Job Description & NRC Grade Structure 

Generic responsibilities

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
• Implement delegated CC project portfolio according to plan of action.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
• Ensure proper filing of documents. 
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need and explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
• Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes.
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.

  Specific responsibilities

  📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

  • Coordinate process to establish programme level MEL systems.
  • Participate in log frame design during project proposal process to support on indicator formulation.
  • Support and contribute to the development of a data management system through documentation, implementation, and coordination of standardized information flow of MEL activities and reporting.
  • Support in standardizing MEL across projects. 
  • Support in developing data collection methodology and tools and in actual data collection, as needed.
  • Support in data management and development of clear information flow between programme and MEL staff, as needed.
  • Ensure the inclusion of cash-based interventions and marked based programmes in country and area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRC’s core competencies.
  • Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses.
  • Ensure that monitoring data are reported in a timely manner to relevant programme and managerial staff. 
  • Capacity building and training of programme staff on MEL technical and conceptual areas, as needed.
  • Support in digitalization of the forms required in MEL and the CCs 
  • Support in the CRFM (Complaints Response and Feedback Mechanism) cases received, followed up and documented. 
  • Maintain the CRFM database updated on a daily bias. 
  • Support the Programme Department in new initiatives, should these arise during the employment period.
  • Support the MEL coordinator on capturing lesson learnt during the field visit.
  • Support the program team on capturing lesson learnt on the daily base. 
  • Participate in the lesson learnt workshop per the request of MEL coordinator.
  • Other activities agreed and discussed with the MEL Coordinator and Area Manager 

    Generic professional competencies: 

    • 2-3 Years’ work experience as MEL in a humanitarian/recovery context
    • Minimum of a university degree in social science, economics, rural development or in other related fields. Prior experience with monitoring and evaluation is required.
    • Post-graduate certificate in MEL related field such as surveys, sampling, data analysis
    • At least 2 years’ experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting, including MEL capacity and systems development.
    • Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
    • Able to travel H2R areas different districts in Uruzgan and Zabul.
    • Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market-based programs.
    • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
    • English Language proficiency
    • English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
    • Fluency in Pashto
    • Computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
    • Knowledge of digital data collection platforms (Kobo, Comcare, Ona)
    • Knowledge of designing form on Kobo platform

      Behavioral competencies

      • Planning and delivering results
      • Empowering and building trust
      • Communicating with impact and respect
      • Handling insecure environment

        We Offer

        • Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
        • Mobile Phone with Top up Credit card.
        • NRC will cover staff plus four (4) depended for medical insurance.
        • Pension Allowances on monthly basis.
        • On time Eid bonus in yearly basis.
        • Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labor Law. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

          At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.