Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Key Responsibilities:

Mission 1 : Coordinate and provide technical and methodological support to the development of the MEAL strategies, for the definition, organization and implementation of ACF/EU FPI MEAL system.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensure  appropriate utilization of the already setup MEAL systems  to guide project start-up, implementation, adjustment, accountability and learning in compliance with ACF’s MEAL Guidelines and Minimum Requirements for MEAL
• Contribute to the development of the consortium's national MEAL strategy in coordination with the technical teams, consortium members, the Northwest Area Coordinator and under the technical guidance of ACF MEAL HOD.
• Ensure the development and implementation of the program's MEAL framework (Monitoring and Evaluation Plan)
• To contribute to the development, improvement and harmonization of MEAL tools to facilitate data collection, the monitoring of activities, the evaluation of results obtained and the capitalization of the program's achievements and learning
• Promote the smooth flow of MEAL information between the consortium partners according to a pre-established communication circuit, and hence the team cohesion of the consortium members.
• Plan and coordinate MEAL activities throughout the life of the programme and compile the information gathered using the appropriate tools
• Organizing and facilitating information and training sessions on MEAL and related topics to the consortium's field teams.
• Oversee the project’s feedback and complaints mechanisms and produce monthly and quarterly consolidated national reports.
• Take an active part in the learning framework promoting the sharing of experience and practices between UR FPI MEAL managers (learning workshops, cross-visits, discussion forums, etc.).

Mission 2: Coordinate all activities related to research, assessments, capitalization, analysis, reporting and mapping territorial area of intervention 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Development of Terms of References for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities.
• Ensure timely and quality data collection, inclusive of needs assessments, household registration, baseline/endline surveys, PDMs, and any other data collection exercise needed by the programme showing understanding and leadership with different data collection methodologies.
• Ensure monthly update of the reporting tools (tracking sheet, Dashboard…) of the EU FPI project.
• Lead the compiling of quantitative and qualitative indicators’ analysis and reporting, on the basis of the EU FPI project’s reporting schedule.
• Undertake regular site visits and monitor the design and execution of surveys and other assessments, case studies, and accountability mechanisms to ensure that proper sampling and methodology are used.
• Establish a process of mapping of territorial area of interventions (on regular basis, calendar). Report and communicate all information related to context analysis and approaches put in place.
• Participate in the elaboration of methodologies and tools to facilitate national and operational  Steering  Committee sessions at country level
• Participate in/support technical capitalization activities, initiatives, research, and national or cross-border studies carried out as part of the program's capitalization
• Support teams to pilot data collection tools and integrate the findings into the final tools by providing feedback/error reports to the Project Coordinator and MEAL HOD.
• Coordinate participatory processes at country level (involving partners / stakeholders) for the identification of the topics for research-action; research and learning activities at country level to ensure consistency
• Identify potential partners for research (universities and research institutes) in the country and initiate a good relationship and collaboration in the framework of research. Coordinate all activities related to consultation and census of studies (Internet, universities / Institutes) on the context.
• Identify and document the relevant case studies: video/photos on good practices, lessons learnt with MEAL HOD on monthly basis
• Hold regular consultation meetings with Programme Managers (PMs) and Technical Advisers on the application and monitoring of technical quality indicators for projects.

Mission3:  Participate in the facilitation and coordination of partners on aspect related to monitoring and Evaluation
 
Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the preparation and organization of the quarterly reviews meetings of EU FPI project with the field /operational teams and partners;
• Organize regular meetings with the field staff/technical team and partners on data collection and information sharing related to indicators of the logical framework.

Additional Responsibilities

• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task;
• Maintenance of high technical standards;
• Conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations, ACF mandate and charter including promotion of gender equality.

Position Requirements:

• Degree in Economics, International Development, Agriculture, Statistics, Public Health, Project Management, Demography, Monitoring and evaluation, or related subjects
• Minimum of 3 years of M&E experience, including at least 1 year in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of project cycle management and experience in community development programming, preferably in food security, economic recovery, and cash transfer
• proven ability to develop and implement communities of practice, lead research strategies, and design MEAL tools
• Skilled in facilitating training workshops (planning, tool development, capacity building) and applying participatory fieldwork methodologies
• Excellent organizational, planning, analytical and synthesis writing skills
• Proficiency in Excel, spreadsheets, and statistical software (e.g. SPSS, SPHINX) and experience with mobile data collection platforms