Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager

Required

• A Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analytics, International Development, Social Sciences, Statistics, or any other relevant field
  
• Experience working with International NGOs, UN agencies, line ministries and/or local authorities in migrants/refugee settings and/or in emergencies.
  
• Proven experience in effectively working with a variety of donors’ requirements including DANIDA, ECHO, EU, and UN agencies.
  
• Strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning principles and processes, including database management, reporting etc.
  
• Demonstrated experience with DRC Core Sectors.
  
• Mastered understanding of mix-methods approach, research methodologies and the use of evidence, including participatory methodologies.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and ability to apply accountability and ethical standards in everyday work.
  
• Mastered skills in design, implementation, and quality assurance throughout data collection process and specifically software.
  
• Mastered competencies in working with analysis frameworks, with data analysis for quantitative and qualitative data and communicating evidence.
  
• Demonstrable experience in the nurturing of organisational learning in programmes.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work and deliver under pressure, within budget and time constraints and also manage priorities.
  
• Ability to inspire and apply critical thinking in everyday work; promote and contribute with constructive critique.
  
• Mastered ability and motivation to learn on the job and advance in the role.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to adjust communication to various stakeholders and audiences.
  
• Full professional proficiency in English
  

Desirable

• Experience working on commercial contracts.
  

• Conduct technical assessments as and when required and monitor the quality and quantity of materials used for projects
  
• Undertake hydrological assessment for the design of all landscape programs within the selected micro-catchments.
  
• Coordinate project activities with the District Focal Persons from the relevant departments approved by the District Technical Planning Committees (DTPC)
  
• Undertake identification and training of competent contractors to achieve high-quality structures in the operational areas.
  
• Supervise the technical aspects of forestry and land restoration activities.
  
• Participate in the identification, planning, designing, and implementation of environmental risk management, constructing of water management infrastructure, soil and water conservation structures and other technologies and practices with the greatest potential to improve water and natural resources management.
  
• Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources.
  
• Continuously monitor and supervise any construction works in the projects in close collaboration with the Resilience Programme Manager, Environment Officers, and the Water Engineering Assistant.
  
• Inspect and supervise work for quality and compile an inspection report.
  
• Ensure regular communication between communities at the project implementation sites and DRC
  
• Process payment certificates for contractors after completion of works
  
• Participate in training Project Management Committees (PMCs) and Project User Committees (PUCs) together with District technical team.
  

Staff Development and Management

• Support the Resilience Programme Manager in technical development of the Environment Assistant.
  
• In liaison with the Resilience Programme Manager, support in the setting of objectives and performance appraisal for the Environment Assistant.
  

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Identify, document, and disseminate relevant project success, and challenges, and follow up on the implementation of the Project’s action points.
  
• Participate in quarterly Office of the Prime Minister and District monitoring project reviews and evaluations
  

Reporting

• Provide engineering data and information for the preparation of donor reports, e.g. monthly highlights, and quarterly and annual reports.
  
• On request, perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisors to allow the organization to function optimally.
  
• Adhere to DRC’s code of conduct