Monitoring ,Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer

Action Against Hunger is a leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide. Our mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention detection and treatment of malnutrition especially during and after emergency situations of conflict war and natural Kenya we are committed to enhancing compliance and accountability in all our operations to ensure the efficient and ethical use of resources. Action Against Hunger has been present in Kenya since 2001 and is a transformative leader in Food security and nutrition for improved quality of life among vulnerable communities. The organization recognizes gender equality as central to its core strategy towards realization of effective and sustainable outcomes on nutrition health WASH and surveillance interventions. Action Against Hunger is currently implementing activities in West Pokot Mandera Isiolo Tana River Nairobi and Baringo counties.

I. Summary of position

The holder of this position will be to provide technical backstopping on Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) for the Action Against Hunger project implementation in the mission. The position holder will participate in project design specifically in the development of M&E frameworks collaborate with communications focal person in supporting the documentation of human-interest stories lessons learnt and best practices ensure implementation meets the key standards and work-plan and scope. The MEAL Officer will spearhead surveys and surveillance activities in collaboration with key stakeholders conduct routine project monitoring and spearhead project final evaluation. The MEAL officer will also be responsible for support of data management cycle in the bases.

The MEAL Officer: The role has the following purpose engagement and delivery: -

Purpose: Provide technical support in Program Monitoring Evaluation activities Accountability mechanisms and Learning products across different field bases in the mission.

Engagement:

The role involves representing Action Against Hunger in various county-level external forums related to information management monitoring and evaluation while working closely with relevant county government departments to conduct joint surveys surveillance evaluations and monitoring activities. It also includes providing technical MEAL support to program teams and maintaining a hierarchical and project management relationship with Program Managers and Field Coordinators to ensure effective implementation and accountability.

Delivery:

The MEAL Officer is responsible for coordinating the aggregation and analysis of routine quantitative data; designing maintaining and updating performance dashboards and other visualization tools; developing data collection tools; and producing Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) baseline and endline reports. The MEAL Officer also ensures timely accurate and actionable reporting to support program decision-making and accountability.

II. Essential job functions

Project Monitoring ( 50%)

Develop create a framework and procedures for MEAL and strengthen monitoring and evaluation of the framework and procedures for all project activities and progress towards achieving the project output;

Data Management (30%)

Management of data reporting cycle by generating internal data reporting calendar data collection process data analysis and data sharing/dissemination.

Survey and surveillance Activities (15%)

Provide technical support during surveys and assessments in collaboration of the local authorities and relevant govern procedures/protocols adherence to Government of Kenya procedures / protocols / guidelines designed methodology reporting process etc.

Any other assignment (5%)

Perform any other task assign by supervisor or any other person in authority which is within the office jurisdiction.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

Coordinate delivery of MEAL objectives with Enumerators/Data entry clerks

Initiate training packages on basics of MEAL to be used by Enumerators/Data entry clerks routinely or on demand.

IV. Fiscal Responsibility

Track Counties base level MEAL activities monthly budget requests.

Participate in development of assessment budget plans.

Track/analyze at Counties base level all Project budget expenditure versus performance.

Track performance against the Projects strategy targets.

V. Physical Demands

The role requires prolonged sitting focused work and producing accurate output under tight deadlines and a moderately noisy office environment with frequent interruptions. Strong proofreading skills are essential.

These demands reflect the core requirements of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

VI. Working Conditions Travel and Environment

The role requires regular attendance (at least five days per week) and availability to work outside normal hours including weekends as needed.

The employee must be able to travel domestically and internationally including to country offices. Field assignments may constitute up to 70% of working time and may involve high-security risks basic living conditions exposure to weather extremes and potential infectious diseases.

Travel to various field in different counties will be required

VII. Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse

Foster an environment that reinforces values of women and men and equal access to information.

Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.

Promote a safe secure and respectful environment for all stakeholders particularly for children beneficiaries and members of staff.

Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.

Respect beneficiaries women men children (boys and girls) regardless of gender sex orientation disability religion race color ancestry national origin age or marital status.

Value and respect all cultures.

Requirements

I. Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

II. Required Skills & Competencies

Preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits