MEAL Expert - Solidar Suisse in Palu

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Expert (Consultancy, 100%)

Duty station/Country: Palu, Sulawesi

Reporting line: Country Coordinator



1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The two Swiss NGOs HEKS and Solidar Suisse have formed a consortium and partnered up with the Indonesian Organisation Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Centre (MDMC) to respond to the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi, Indonesia.
For the recovery phase, a comprehensive humanitarian project in the sectors livelihoods, shelter and WASH will be implemented to support affected people mainly in rural areas in Central Sulawesi.
To monitor and guide the implementation, a highly qualified team is currently established. For this purpose, we are seeking a motivated, skilled and experienced person for the position of MEAL Expert.

2. PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Country Coordinator, the MEAL expert is entrusted to set up a MEAL framework and ensure its application in line with the project proposal. He/she introduces MEAL tools to project staff, e.g.. for data collection, accountability, etc. and provides support whenever required. He/she ensures that data are systematically collected, correctly stored, analyzed and used for planning, learning and reporting purposes by guiding the MEAL officer. He/she is in charge of the adherence and application of the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) in the project by all staff. He/she will provide guidance and assistance to the project staff and staff of the local partner organization in all MEAL related matters.
As a key member of the team, the MEAL Expert will liaise closely with the consortium’s HQ.

3. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The MEAL expert is entrusted with the following tasks:

• Develop a comprehensive MEAL framework and ensure its proper application in the project
• Design MEAL tools specifically for the project and train project staff on the application of said tools
• Coordinate the MEAL activities (incl. data collection) of the respective field staff to ensure timely and conducive MEAL measures are applied
• Spend time in the field to follow up on project’s activities first hand and extract and discuss lessons learnt with project staff
• Identify success stories and coordinate with Country Coordinator on further action
• Coordinate the timely reporting to HQ according to the donor’s reporting intervals and formats
• Prepare monthly MEAL reports
• Train on and ensure the adherence to the Core Humanitarian Standards (accountability commitments)
• Ensure that accountability standards are institutionalized within the project
• Develop a complaints and response mechanism in a participatory manner
• Organize and facilitate learning sessions and follow up on respective action plans
• Introduce knowledge management tools
• Any other task assigned by the Country Coordinator

4. Required profile and experience

• Master in social sciences, statistics or related fields
• Proficiency in MS office package and other relevant software for data processing (e.g. SPSS)
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in MEAL in a leading position including field experience and community work, preferably in an emergency context
• Very good knowledge in English language (written and spoken)
• Good personal organizational skills, including time management and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Motivated and willing to take the initiative
• Show initiative and actively assume responsibilities, able to plan and organize his/her work independently

5. Duration and starting date

We look for a candidate who is able to start as soon as possible, with contract duration of 6 months, and the possibility of extension (of another 8 months).

If you are interested in this assignment and meet the requirements, please send your application
including detailed CV, and contact details of 3 referees by e-mail with Subject “MEAL Expert” to bewerbungen@solidar.ch. Due to the urgency, the position will be filled on a rolling basis.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.