MEAL Officer

Founded in 1922, DanChurchAid (DCA) is a rights-based Danish non-governmental organization. Established in CAR since 2015, DCA provides assistance to the poorest communities in conflict and post-conflict situations through humanitarian and development programmes. As part of the Adaptive and Productive Social Nets Project "Ndoyé" (World Bank funding, IDA), implemented by the Ministry of Humanitarian Action, Solidarity and National Reconciliation through UAMOP, DCA implements Component 1 for the benefit of refugees and host communities in the prefectures of Haute-Kotto, Bamingui-Bango. The project includes regular and emergency cash transfers, Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) activities, labour-intensive work (THIMO) and income generating activities (RGA). DCA is seeking 01 experienced MEAL Officer for the implementation of its activities in Ndélé under World Bank funding.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Base Manager and the functional support of the MEAL Specialist, the MEAL Officer implements the monitoring-evaluation, accountability and learning system of the Ndoyé Project based on Ndélé and guarantees the quality, reliability and traceability of the data used for contractual deliverables and quarterly reports.

Responsibilities

Data collection and quality

• Implement baseline surveys, PDM, CAP/KAP, exit surveys and price tracking; TDR,,request recruitment, train oversee investigators and supervise data collection. Verify the completeness, consistency, accuracy and reliability of data while ensuring the cleaning, consolidation and validation of databases; Train project teams to use data collection tools Configure and deploy KoBo / ODK forms; ensure quality control (DQA), cleaning and data security.
• Carry out random household checks and cross-checks between beneficiary lists, payment provider data and DCA records. Collect regularly and ensure the archiving of Ndoyé project verification sources (BDD of beneficiaries, evaluation reports, mailing lists, photos of activities, etc.) in a secure manner Monitoring of indicators and reporting

Other information

• Maintain databases and monitoring tables of outcome framework indicators, disaggregated by gender, age, disability, refugee/host status and other relevant criteria.
• Produce the analysis and tables required for monthly and quarterly reports and deliverable verifications.
• Track the number of work days generated (THIMO) and match selection – Presence – payment. Accountability and Complaints Management
• Update and ensure the functioning of the complaints register (green number, complaint boxes, community relays), registration, timely processing and trend analysis Inform communities about available channels, procedures and processing times by ensuring the participation of vulnerable groups and the accessibility of feedback mechanisms Ensure compliance with the principles of confidentiality, Do No Harm, protection against sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) and data protection;
• Deal with non-sensitive complaints and systematically refer sensitive cases (EAS/HS, fraud) in a strictly confidential manner and escalate them immediately to competent focal points Learning
• Return results to field teams, propose operational adjustments and contribute to review and capitalization workshops.

Experience

Document good practices, lessons learned, successes, challenges and innovations of the project and Capitalize relevant experiences and practices through learning notes, case studies and capitalization sheets; Leverage data from feedback and complaint management mechanisms to improve interventions; Fuel periodic and final reports with key lessons learned from the project and promote the use of evidence in decision making and continuous program improvement.

SKILLS

• S uivi, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL): design and implementation of MEAL systems, results frameworks, MEAL plans, indicator matrices and monitoring tools. Data collection and management: questionnaire design, digital collection with KoboToolbox/KoboCollect, quality control, cleaning, database management and analysis. Data analysis: quantitative and qualitative analysis, calculation and interpretation of indicators, trends, disaggregation of data and visualization of results. Monitoring of indicators and reporting: monitoring of achievements against targets, gap analysis, dashboards, MEAL reports and contribution to donor reports. Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP): Implementation and monitoring of feedback and complaints mechanisms, suggestion boxes, community consultations and feedback analysis. Protection and cross-cutting integration: taking into account gender, age, disability, protection, PSEA, the principle of Do No Harm and community participation. Assessments and surveys: baseline, endline, PDM, satisfaction surveys, needs surveys, proximity monitoring and post-intervention assessments. Cash transfers (CVA): monitoring cash programs, needs analysis, market monitoring, recipient verification and post-distribution monitoring. Monitoring of THIMO indicators: participation rate, attendance, work performance, number of beneficiaries, proportion of women, youth and vulnerable people. Quality control of THIMO work: verification of compliance with work plans and expected results Learning and knowledge management: documentation of good practices, lessons learned, recommendations and use of data to improve the quality of programmes. Computer tools and digitization: excellent mastery of Excel, KoboToolbox, digital collection tools (SPSS, R, STATA and others), databases and dashboards. Coordination and communication: collaboration with programme teams, partners, communities and stakeholders; clear presentation of results and recommendations.

Education / Qualifications

Capacity building: training and support for teams and investigators on MEAL tools, data collection, data quality and accountability principles.

Candidate profile

• Bac+3 minimum in statistics, economics, planning, monitoring and evaluation, development, social sciences or equivalent field.
• At least 2 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation or data collection and analysis in a humanitarian or development program, ideally in cash transfers.
• Common French (oral and written); common Sango; basic English appreciated.
• Rigor, sense of analysis, integrity, respect for data confidentiality, ability to train, to work independently and in isolated areas.
• Asset: experience with a World Bank-funded project; knowledge of E&S standards (ESS10).

GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Fixed-term contracts of 12 months, renewable subject to financing and performance.
• Compensation and benefits according to the DCA salary grid in effect for the project.
• DCA has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, fraud and corruption. Reference and background checks will be performed prior to any hiring.
• No fees are required at any stage of recruitment. N.B: The position is reserved for candidates of Central African nationality.

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