The Lutheran World Federation
Department for World Service
member of actalliance
Vacancy Announcement
Department for World Service
member of actalliance
Vacancy Announcement
Position: MEAL
Field Officer
Location: Dadaab 1 Position,
Kakuma 1 Position
S/he will work as the field technical lead
in providing Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) guidance, leadership,
supervision and recommendations to ensure that the M&E systems meet the
needs of projects.
The MEAL Field Officer will be expected to
lead MEA system implementation including monitoring, accountability
initiatives, support assessments, MEA budgeting and recruitment.
The position holder will mentor and/or
capacity build existing field project staff in M&E, accountability and
foster the documentation of learning processes.
Key Responsibilities
1.
Responsible
for developing and implementing the Area Program's Monitoring and Evaluation
framework.
2.
Lead
in the adoption and application of LWF World Service and ACT Alliance policies,
systems, guidelines, procedures and action plans for accountability to Disaster
Affected Persons (DAP’s) in LWF World Service operations and in line with donor
requirements.
3.
Responsible
for building the capacity of program staff on MEAL.
4.
Support
the development of quality proposals and concept notes both offline and through
the NEWDEA system (LWF World Service web based planning, monitoring and
reporting system).
5.
5.
In liaison with Sector heads, support in the compilation and submission of
quality and timely periodical reports - (Weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual
reports) and provide graphic/illustrated feedback to management of standard
indicators for all sectors.
6.
Responsible
for using accountability (and internal audit) reports and findings to improve
LWF World Service internal processes and the quality of programs.
7.
Responsible
for the collection, analysis and dissemination of project data and follow up
with specific sectors for the utilization of such data.
8.
Facilitate
the transformation of experiences and individual learning to institutional
learning through the documentation of situational reports and updates, human
interest stories, photographs and control on social media sharing for purposes
of communicating and documenting LWF World Service work in the Area Program.
9.
Responsible
for the establishment, implementation and improvement of LWF World Service
Complaints and Response Mechanism in all sectors and components of the
operations in the Area Program.
10.
Maintain
a complaints database and manage the complaints feedback and referral system in
close collaboration with the Focal Person(s)/sector heads and management.
11.
Responsible
for the management of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and related
accountability investigation processes.
12.
Periodically
assess capacity gaps in implementing effective accountability and CRM systems,
and to design and facilitate appropriate training and capacity development
sessions for staff.
13.
Assess
beneficiary accountability mechanisms in place and lead strengthening of such
mechanisms including through appropriately structured dissemination of M&E
findings.
14.
Responsible
for representing LWF World Service at MEAL Initiatives/forums and meetings.
Professional Qualifications and Required
Skills
1.
Bachelor’s
Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics or other related field.
2.
Proven
experience in implementing effective M&E tools and systems.
3.
At
least 2 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant professional
experience in a humanitarian context, with at least 2 years management
experience in preferably Protection, Education and Sustainable Livelihoods
programs in INGO context.
4.
Demonstrated
management experience with the ability to engage and motivate staff in a
challenging environment.
5.
Possess
working knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, laws and standards
– Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), Sphere Minimum Standards, Prevention of
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Rights Based Approach (RBA) and Gender
Age Marker.
6.
Experience
in dealing with sensitive socio-political situations and working and living
under pressure in unstable security environments and with long and irregular
working hours would be an added advantage.
7.
Experience
with Online Data Collection tools and techniques.
8.
Practical
experience in Training of Trainers/Training of Facilitators skills.
9.
Demonstrated
experience in conducting Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and related
accountability investigations.
Personal Attributes
1.
Strong
representation and negotiation skills in working with UN organizations, partner
agencies, Government departments and community groups.
2.
Excellent
organizational and communication skills and extensive knowledge of Microsoft
Office suit applications.
3.
Excellent
team player with demonstrated ability to forge/mentor strong teams.
How to Apply
Applications should reach the undersigned
by close of business on 12th September 2017 and must include full contact
details of 3 referees.
The Human Resource Manager,
Lutheran World Federation Kenya-Djibouti,
Email: lwf.nbi.kenya@gmail.com
Email: lwf.nbi.kenya@gmail.com
Kindly indicate the position and specify
your location of interest on the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
LWF World Service is an equal opportunity
employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.
LWF World Service is a signatory to the
Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.
Our recruitment and selection procedures
reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and
exploitation of beneficiaries.
Website:
https://kenyadjibouti.lutheranworld.org/