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MEAL Coordinator (Kyiv) – Intranet DCA (emply.com)

General purpose of the position
The MEAL Coordinator supports the MEAL Manager with the proper implementation of MEAL processes and activities
throughout the project cycle as per MEAL plans, and closely follows accountability and complaints management. They
line manage the MEAL Officers, Assistants, and accountability staff at base level.
Main responsibilities and tasks
Monitoring:
 – In close cooperation with the MEAL Manager, helps lead on the development and implementation of MEAL
systems for DCA and partner organizations, ensuring accountability to donors and beneficiariesw

- Develops and updates monitoring tools to facilitate accurate data collection of both DCA and partner activities,

providing assistance to DCA partners when needed
- Supports MEAL Officers and Assistants on the timely implementation of MEAL surveys (PDM, OSM, PAM,
internal evaluations) in the field as per the MEAL plans, and supports in the data analysis and reporting of
survey results
 – Participates in regular meetings with DCA and partner programme teams to follow-up on programme
implementation and adapt MEAL activities accordingly
- Conducts regular field visits to main locations where projects are implemented, to support MEAL
Officers/Assistants and to monitor DCA and partner activities
- Supports MEAL Officers in the training and oversight of enumerators for conducting surveys of DCA and partner
beneficiaries
Data management:
- Sets up and maintains mission-wide databases with the support of the MEAL Officers and programme staff
- Supports the programme team in the creation of data collection tools, when needed
- Develops and improves dashboards as per request by the Programme/Technical Coordinators and managers
- Ensures regular updates and measuring of MEAL-relevant indicators
Learning:
- Supports in formulating learning products and recommendations in MEAL reports to improve activities, and
tracking the follow-up of such recommendations
- Promotes all aspects of MEAL to support the creation of an organizational culture which prioritizes quality
programming and ensures MEAL is understood and supported at both field and capital office level
Accountability:
- In coordination with the MEAL Manager, supports on the development and management of the mission’s
Complaint and Response Mechanism (CRM)
- Raises awareness about the CRM in the field, when necessary
- Reports any sensitive complaints immediately as per DCA’s SOPs
- Ensures external compliance with donor requirements regarding accountability to affected populations
Training:
- Trains MEAL Officers/Assistants, programme and partner staff on data collection tools such as Kobo Toolbox,
as needed
-Trains programme team on MEAL activities and CRM, if required
- Identifies training needs for MEAL team, programme team, and partner staff
- Trains local partner staff on MEAL processes and practices
Working with Partners:
- Works with partners and helps build their capacity on MEAL structures and processes
- Ensures that partners have developed MEAL plans and will meet their surveying and repor??ng requirements,
and supports them in doing so when needed
- Visits partner-implemented ac??vi??es to conduct on-site monitoring
- Ensures that partners are tracking relevant indicators on time and helps them conduct surveys when needed
Human Resources Management
- Recruits positions of his/her team, with the support of the HR department and in coordination with the
MEAL Manager
- Manages and supports the staff under his/her direct management
- Evaluates the performances of his/her team members
Project Design and Reporting
- In close cooperation with the MEAL Manager, ensures that MEAL is an integral part of the programme design
stage and features in all proposal development
- In close cooperation with the MEAL Manager, advises the Programme team and Technical Coordinators in the
development of indicators and means of measurement at proposal development stage
- In close cooperation with the MEAL Manager, reviews and drafts MEAL deliverables

Required profile and experience:
Education
- University Degree in a related field
Professional Experience
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience
- Previous working experience with NGOs in humanitarian contexts (preferred)
Professional Requirements
- Experience in data analytics tools and strong technical skills in database management preferred
- Previous experience in MEAL is preferred
- Knowledge of Kobo Toolbox is preferred
- Excellent computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Strong background in data collection, data analysis and presentation
- Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Strong experience in data visualization tools

Work related travels are expected in this position.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.