Meal Assistant (Kakuma) at Finn Church Aid (FCA)

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Primary Purpose

S/he will work as the field technical lead in providing Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) guidance, leadership, supervision and recommendations to ensure that the M&E systems meet the needs of all projects. The MEAL Assistant will be expected to lead MEA system implementation including monitoring, accountability initiatives, support assessments and M&E tools. The position holder will foster the documentation of learning processes.

MAIN TASKS:

• Responsible for developing and implementing the Program’s Monitoring and Evaluation framework.
• Lead in the adoption and application of FCA and ACT Alliance policies, systems, guidelines, procedures and action plans for accountability to Disaster Affected Persons (DAP’s) in FCA Kakuma/kalobeyei operations and in line with donor requirements.
• Responsible for building the capacity of program staff on MEAL.
• Support the development of quality proposals and concept notes for FCA Kenya Country Office (KECO)
• Support in the compilation and submission of quality and timely periodical reports – (Weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual reports) and provide graphic/illustrated feedback to management of standard indicators for all sectors.
• Responsible for using accountability (and internal audit) reports and findings to improve FCA internal processes and the quality of programs.
• Responsible for the collection, analysis and dissemination of projects data and follow up with specific sectors for the utilization of such data.
• Facilitate the transformation of experiences and individual learning to institutional learning through the documentation of situational reports and updates, human interest stories, photographs and control on social media sharing for purposes of communicating and documenting FCA work in the Program.
• Responsible for the establishment, implementation and improvement of FCA kakuma/Kalobeyei field office Complaints and Response Mechanism in all sectors and components of the operations in the Program.
• Maintain a complaints database and manage the complaints feedback and referral system in close collaboration with the Focal Person(s)/sector heads and management.
• Responsible for the management of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and related accountability investigation processes.
• Periodically assess capacity gaps in implementing effective accountability and CRM systems, and to design and facilitate appropriate training and capacity development sessions for staff.
• Assess beneficiary accountability mechanisms in place and lead strengthening of such mechanisms including through appropriately structured dissemination of M&E findings.
• Responsible for representing FCA kakuma/kalobeyei field office at MEAL Initiatives/forums and meetings.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics or other related field.
• Qualification in Community Development or Project Management
• Proven experience in implementing effective M&E tools and systems.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant professional experience in a humanitarian context, with at least 2 years management experience in preferably Protection, Education and Sustainable Livelihoods programs in INGO context.
• Possess working knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, laws and standards – Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), Sphere Minimum Standards, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Rights Based Approach (RBA) and Gender Age Marker.
• Experience in dealing with sensitive socio-political situations and working and living under pressure in unstable security environments and with long and irregular working hours.
• Experience with Online Data Collection tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and related accountability investigations.

Personal Attributes

• Strong representation and negotiation skills in working with UN organizations, partner agencies, Government departments and community groups.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suit applications.
• Excellent team player with demonstrated ability to forge/mentor strong teams.