Working under the direct supervision of the MEAL Officer and technical guidance from the Senior MEAL Officer, the MEAL Assistant will be based in IRC Urban Office in Nairobi, Rongai Livelihood Resource Centre. The MEAL assistant will work closely with all program staff in the field to implement the IRC Re:Build MEAL commitments and improve program quality through enhanced data management systems and processes.
The MEAL Assistant will be responsible for leading day-to-day MEAL issues arising in the Field Office and providing technical support to field teams to ensure the effective implementation of projects.
Specific Roles & Responsibilities
Collaborate with program to ensure routine data collection as per the MEAL project workplan.
Support the field organization of data collection survey, client satisfaction survey, and client feedback collection systems.
Ensure data is reported in the IRC project indicator dashboard.
Input and maintain up-to-date monitoring and client databases in CommCare.
Participate in regular data verification and audit exercises to assess the quality of data reported and address any anomalies identified.
Keenly supervise project progress through standardized data collection tools and methodologies.
Support MEAL officer in the compilation of Monthly, Quarterly, Biannual, and annual reports through provision of timely accurate and updated data.
Develop project monitoring and evaluation tools with support from M&E Officer and Senior MEAL Officer.
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
A degree in mathematics, education, statistics, economics, community development, project management, or any business-related course.
A strong commitment to the mission and values of the International Rescue Committee.
2 years of experience in the relevant field.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and entry.
Basic understanding of data collection tools and mobile data collection systems, with a willingness to learn.
Strong communication skills to effectively participate in discussions and interviews during qualitative data collection.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team and act in accordance with the rules from the M&E team lead.
Proficiency in using technology, especially mobile devices, and data collection apps.
Prior experience in data collection, surveys, or related fields is a plus.
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