All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our action and relationships. The vacancy announcement describes that employment with NRC may lead to employment in our deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security Risks.
Generic responsibilities
Ensure adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures. Collaborate with MEL officer in Lashio, Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) focal persons in Bhamo and Myitkyina area.Ensure that output and outcome data is collected and documented for reporting; and maintain comprehensive records of M&E activities and results.Capacity building and training of program staff on MEL technical and conceptual areas, as needed.Support programmed staff to implement quality and timely programs ensuring all MEL activities are carried out during the projects’ implementation.Specific responsibilities
Develop tools necessary to complete all data collection related to outputs indicators, and results including baseline surveys and participatory assessment (with external consultant assistance when necessary), Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) surveys, qualitative interview guides, focus group discussion guides, and other types of assessments as needed.Develop and maintain databases where data and indicators are tracked and compared over the life of the project; ensure that these databases are accurate, and that data is cleaned and coded correctly.Provide feedback to project technical and partner staff on methodologies and results of assessments to ensure and be accurate that results of monitoring and evaluations are used to implement programmatic changes accordingly.Develop and implement strategies for verifying indicators, ensure that all departments submit source verification data for indicators in a timely manner and compare them against reporting to ensure accuracy.Prepare weekly and monthly work plans for field visits and support for the program data entry.Monthly report at NRC internal reporting systemAny other task relevant to the position as requested by the line and/or technical manager.Critical interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
MEL Coordinator, BhamoArea Program Manager (NE)MEL team, Yangon and LashioCCR team, Bhamo and MyitkyinaCC Project Managers, Coordinators, and Team LeadersCompetencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organization to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
1.Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies for this position:
Essential
Good knowledge of data protection principles, international standards, data tech and systems. Understanding of data and information needs for programmed management and decision making.Good English language both written and verbal skills. Fluency in local language, both written and verbal.Proficient in data analysis tools such as Excel, R Studio, or Python and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BIDesirable
Experience in data management of humanitarian sector or NRCStrong data interpretation skills and data presentationProficiency in MS Office packages (Excel, power point, Word, etc)Basic knowledge and understanding of international standards, and protection fundamental concepts and guiding principles.2.Behavioural competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, the following are essential for this position:
Complying with security guidelines, plans and standard operation procedures.Monitoring processes and adjusting plans if necessary.Completing assigned tasks according to deadlinesMonitoring processes and adjusting plans if necessaryWilling to carry out tasks that are important for colleagues’ work achievement.Coping with stress and pressure.4.Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
The Job Description The Work and Development Plan The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template The End-term Performance Review Template The NRC Competency Framework 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.