MEAL Officer (Kenya Nationals Only) at Secours Islamique France (SIF)

Job Description

Founded in , Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a NGO devoted to social and humanitarian assistance and development aid in France and the world. SIF is a 23 year-old NGO guided by the Islamic values of solidarity and respect for human dignity and by the humanitarian principles of neutrality, independence and impartiality. These principles ensure that relief reaches all people in need, whilst respecting their diversity – whether cultural, religious or social and without expecting anything in return.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the position include but not limited to

MEAL – Technical Support in Project Planning and Management

Lead in the design, implementation and review of a monitoring framework to track delivery of the project objectives on-going programs. Support the roll-out and maintenance of M&E Frameworks and tools for SIF humanitarian programs. Facilitate the inclusion of MEAL in project proposals planning of SIF’s humanitarian activities Support the programs teams by carrying out all routine monitoring and periodic evaluations. Coordinate with the M&E Key Partners related to M&E Data Quality Assurance and Beneficiary-Output Tracking.

MEAL – Technical support in Project Assessment, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Supervise SIF’s program data collection and management in accordance with the set minimum standards guidelines Support data management (collection, entry, cleaning and storage) and analysis using KoboCollect. Support research activities including rapid needs assessments, baseline & end line surveys and formative assessment for internal and external audiences. Databases: Work with the partners and SIF program Staff to ensure all reports are timely submitted, updated in relevant databases, shared with relevant teams

Learning, and Capacity Development

Conduct continuous research to identify program needs to improve program design and measure program impact. Support in promoting organisational learning and adoption of good practice by pro-actively documenting and sharing key lessons/best practices learnt with internal and external stakeholders enabling input for continuous improvement and further learning. Ensure that processes are in place to allow for systematic and inclusive feedback to communities and stakeholders on all evaluations undertaken.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Must have a Bachelor degree either in Project Management, Social Sciences, Statistics, or Development Studies from a recognized institution. Certification in M&E and in conducting assessment. Minimum 4 years’ experience in M&E of humanitarian projects in donor-funded INGOs, UN bodies, or government agencies. Demonstrate understanding of management of project life cycle, results-based management, proposal writing, project budgeting, need assessments and information management. Experience in participatory research methods using quantitative and qualitative approaches. Knowledge of data/statistical software such as SPSS, Stata etc. Proficiency in Computer skills (MS Package) as well as use of mobile data collection software (ODK, KoboCollect) and knowledge of GIS software is an asset; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Excellent written and spoken English

ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Child Safe-Guarding Policy.  SIF commit to respect the “Do no harm” humanitarian principle and ensure child safety is paramount in all its activities. SIF implements a Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP), and implement all necessary measures to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with vulnerable people, in particular with children join the organization. This position is subject to criminal records disclosure and reference checks. SIF has zero tolerance on child abuse and take any allegation or report of child abuse are taken very seriously.” Respect and promote SIF’s operational and HR Policies.