MEAL OFFICER

Yayasan Nurani Luhur Masyarakat (YNLM) is a Non-profit organization concern on community development based in Medan. YNLM has program operation in North Sumatera and Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat, and possibility to expand to other areas in Indonesia. The work focus area of the project relates on Education, Health and Livelihood.


Currently YNLM is looking for a dynamic and committed individual to fill up the position as:

Position           : Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Location         : Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara

PRIMARY PURPOSE

In consultation with the Project Coordinator the MEAL Officer will lead the technical and strategic Monitoring and Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) processes for the country program; design, develop and implement a MEAL system; communicate evidenced-based results internally to inform management and program decisions, program participants (beneficiaries and duty bearers) for accountability; support knowledge/capacity building about MEAL among project and partner staff on in line with project standards; assist the program staff and advisors, providing technical assistance to design and implement research studies, surveys, and evaluations; set-up beneficiary accountability mechanisms and community feedback protocols, e.g. a Suggestion Box; support the supervision, monitoring and evaluation of all projects to ensure that quality, accountability, and reporting standards are met; aggregate M&E info-data from project staff to inform program design/redesign; promote program accountability, learning and sharing among staff, partners and other stakeholders; support positive relations (stewardship) by drafting reports, stories and other communication pieces to targeted audiences as requested; and ensure compliance with branding and marking plans.


RESPONSIBILITY AND TASK

Design, develop and implement the MEAL system

a.     Lead the design and development of a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) system/protocol using standard project tools and other M&E guidance and tools as needed

b.    With project coordinator, ensure proper use of the agreed MEAL system/protocols per project policies and procedures

c.     Provide input as requested for project design, funding proposals and budgets to ensure that MEAL activities are realistic, budgeted and in line with project guidelines/requirements

d.    Support the MEAL roll-out plan for the project

Monitoring & Evaluation

Ensure the collection and analysis of accurate information and data (quantitative and qualitative), to be used in project reporting, and in decision-making for improved project performance.
Ensure the reliable and accurate project participants counts, including required disaggregation for age and gender, and to avoid duplicate counting
Participate in the design, implementation, and analysis of final evaluation surveys in collaboration with project staff and/or external consultants.
Support visual results and impact reporting of projects with graphics, photos, videos, and maps. Follow project policy and best practices on the use of images and video of beneficiaries.
Compile and provide required data for reporting project requirements
Undertake field visits to monitor project quality, discuss results with relevant staff, and prepare reports to be shared with the project coordinator and relevant colleagues
Work with the project team to develop data collection tools and to regularly collect quality data
Accountability

Support the project team to set up a Feedback Process to respond to complaints/concerns/feedback from beneficiaries
Maintain the Feedback Process database; ensure participation from men and women, boys and girls
Compile and analyze accountability data from the field on a monthly basis and share reports with the project coordinator
Learning, Knowledge Management, and Innovation 

Orient project staffs to MEAL essentials
Lead MEAL capacity building activities
Help Project staff implement MEAL plans
Communications/Visibility

Aggregate and share information for the webpage, Facebook, Instagram etc.
Manage communications-related consultants, such as photographers
Help project staff a write meaningful stories for external communication about most of significant changes for individuals, communities, partnerships, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS

a.      Bachelor's degree in development, statistics, or related studies

b.    At least 2 years of professional experience leading MEAL systems.

c.     Demonstrated skills in MEAL projects in development

d.    3+ years’ experience with an I/NGO and with evidence-based M&E

e.     Experience designing and carrying out qualitative and quantitative research and using research results in project design

f.      Demonstrated experience in info-data management and familiar with technologies in social research

g.     Excellent analytical skills

h.    Strong written and spoken English

i.      Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team, to work successfully in the field, and to manage and move groups of people toward completion of activities.

j.      Commitment to and understanding of Organization’s aims, values and principles.


MEAL Technical Skills

a.     Ability to design and develop, or adapt from existing resources:

b.    Info-data collections tools for monitoring based on matrix results framework.

c.     Questionnaires for quantitative surveys and interview guides for qualitative studies.

d.    Tools for processing and storing info-data: create and manage databases using Excel, Access or other similar data management platforms, and create and effectively structure survey data files.

e.     Know advanced techniques for random sampling, including the estimation of sample size, the calculation of weights, the calculation of the estimation errors, and confidence intervals; advanced descriptive statistics and statistical inference so as to select samples and perform appropriate statistical tests to remove the evidence of differences between results or between groups (experimental and control); and at least one statistical software such as SPSS or equivalent, preferred.

Submission of Interest
Interested candidate(s) are requested to submit the application and updated curriculum vitae with references to Yayasan Nurani Luhur Masyarakat  (YNLM) hrd.nuraniluhurmasyarakat@gmail.com and cc Wilda Sihombing (Project Coordinator) wilda@ynlmindonesia.com not later than March 31st  2020.

This is an opened position at national level.

Please specify the position name you are applying for ‘MEAL Officer_Your name’ in the ‘subject’ line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.