Overview
The MEAL Assistant will support the implementation of routine activity tracking, monitoring and evaluation activities for specific programs in earthquake-affected locations. The role ensures timely and efficient data collection, entry, and analysis for program improvement and learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the program team for assigned sector to ensure activity data is collected accurately and on time.
- Maintain a systematic filing system for all hard/scanned copies related to the designated sector.
- Assist in maintaining IRC’s data management system for the assigned sector, including contributing to a program-wide electronic database.
- Assist the Senior MERL Manager and program team with timely and accurate reporting.
- Prepare presentations during program review meetings.
- Map out data collection requirements and methods for log frame indicators and other information needs.
- Assist with data collection for outcome surveys and assessments, as well as for data translations.
- Conduct regular field visits to undertake activity monitoring (spot checks) and ensure data flow processes meet required standards.
- Provide technical assistance to partner organizations during monitoring visits.
- Conduct quarterly data quality assurance reviews with IRC and partners.
- Support training of IRC and partner staff on data management, including data collection methods, software use, recording, analysis, reporting, and data protection and ethics.
- Perform any other related tasks assigned by supervisor.
Required Experience
- At least 2 years’ experience in project database management.
- Professional working experiences with INGO/ Local NGOs – preferable.
- Having experience in survey and assessment data collection.
- Experience in data management and reporting.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in social science or other related subjects.
