ACBAR

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Summary of Key Functions
 • Lead on M&E aspects of AIYA project at Kabul level and timely coordinate with the M&E MEAL team at Kabul level to ensure frequent data is collected and shared with MEAL department for submission to AIYA PMU.
• Lead M&E in developing and compiling M&E Plans and other data collection tools in consultation with M&E Specialist, Technical Advisors and other relevant staff;
• Prepare project reports in accordance to USAID requirements and coordinate with M&E Specialist for review.
• Guide M&Rs and other officers in conducting household survey and beneficiary selection process and ensure they are aligned with USAID AMELP requirements;
• Collect project results data to feed into communication with USAID and other project stakeholders and relevant line department. 
Track the project M&E issues, communicate with M&E Specialist and provide feedback to the fields for improvement;
• Oversee overall M&R issues of assigned project(s) and ensure the M&R requirements set by the project are met at timely manner.  
• Guide M&Rs in conducting the assessments at project level with direct support of project M&E specialist
• Lead and verify the project activities on timely bases and help with relevant M&Rs on the data verification process;
• Communicate the quarterly targets with project Advisors, filed supervisor and other teams and ensure about their achievements

Job Responsibilities:
 

Monitoring:
MEL Officer ensure M&R system for the assigned project is operational and used to achieve the following results:
• The M&R system is used regularly in the field to collect data and information
• At Kabul main office, MEAL department is provided with qualitative and quantitative data from the specific province
• M&R system that are in place at the field level are responsive to communicate with government and other stakeholders
• M&R system is used to ensure project target for that specific province is on-track
• All assessments conducted under the project are well-managed and conducted in timely and quality manner
• Monitoring tracker are updated and shared with the M&E Specialist
• Ensure USAID M&E requirements and other requirements are effectively managed together with M&E Specialist

Data Management and reporting
MEL Officer is responsible for data management and reporting of the AIYA and ensure achieving the following results;
• Data collection tools are used to provide accurate and timely information on project indicators and other information needs
• Analytical reports timely prepared to assist in decision making
• Data on results of the project(s) collected regularly
• The project results are reflected in publications at the provincial level
• Project resulted are documented at the provincial level
. collect GPS  point where applicable and support MEAL with Afghan info updates

Provide field monitoring visits on regular bases 
The MEL Officer is responsible to conduct regular visits from project site in the designated province and ensure;
• Project M&R requirements are will addressed by the project staff in the field
• MEAL Department and concerned bodies are informed of critical issues that affect project implementation
• Ensure proper M&R system is applied at the provincial level
• Provide visit to other provinces where assigned by MEAL Department for assessment, leading data collection and monitoring of activities.
• Provide report of monitoring visit and track implementation of finding

Supervision

• Supervise M&R Officer at the provincial office
• Provide required support to M&R Officer when needed
• Manage M&R Officer performance appraisal and goal setting
• Ensure proper task division and planning
Regular coordinate and communicate with relevant partners on M&R aspect of the project.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Education:

Required, Bachelor degree in social science, economics, statistics, business administration or other relevant fields 

Desired:
Familiar with USAID M&E requirements,  Data base development concepts, Data management concepts, M&E concepts, Project design, M&E system set-up and operationalization


Experience:
Required, Minimum 3 years work experience in monitoring, data management, MIS.

Desired:
Work experience with USIAD funded project is a + point. 
 

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Officer CARE-AF-1238) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encourage to apply.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING POLICY (Available at: Safeguarding)
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CODE OF CONDUCT (Available at: CARE Afg Code of Conduct (updated).pdf)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Afg.Vacancies@care.org