Project MEAL Officer

ROLE PURPOSE: The EU MEAL Officer, under the lead of the Head of MEAL, will be responsible for ensuring effective development and implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability system and Learning of EU Project ‘ Strengthened Accountability for the Realisation of the Rights of Children and Youth with Disabilities ’ which is being implemented in Gasabo, Kirehe and Burera districts with the implementing partner ‘UWEZO Youth empowerment ’ SCOPE OF ROLE: The job holder will be responsible for the following: The development of effective and efficient Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning systems for the above-mentioned projects (MEAL plans/tools etc.). The management and implementation of their EU MEAL Plans. Deg Data collection tools to ensure there is a harmonise standard process of Data collection The compilation and analysis of project data and learning and subsequent reporting at the project level; The provision of technical assistance deg and implementing studies, research, assessment, surveys, baseline and End line evaluations and qualitative researches as required; The provision of technical assistance whilst deg and implementing EU related projects In his /her role as EU MEAL Officer, the jobholder is supporting the Country Office EU Project Reports to/Functional Manager: Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) &Research Staff reporting to this post: N/A Indirect report: N/A Budget Responsibilities: N/A KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Planning and Reporting Support and participate in project planning activities and review meetings. Support the roll out of Performance Monitoring Plan within the EU project. Compile and provide required data for reporting to donor as per SCI requirements. Ensure Project DIPs include MEAL activities and track progress implementation Support in the development of the project’s standardized data collection tools Ensure that the Data quality assurance meet the SCI standards to strengthen Evidence based decision making Quality Monitoring Work closely with the project team to develop Project Quality Benchmarks. Use developed quality Benchmarks as reference to undertake field monitoring visits, focusing on program quality aspects, discuss with relevant staff and share report with Head of MEAL. Work with the project and partners team to develop data collection tools. Work with project team to regularly collect data related to the set indicators. Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by project staff and to verify the accuracy of reported data. In collaboration with the Head of MEAL, organize and lead a data quality assurance exercise using a standard data quality assessment tool Management Information System Responsible in updating project Data in the internal Management System for SCI -PRIME System Support in creating project databases and systems Support the project team to set up Complaint and Response Mechanism to re