Ajyal Association for Creativity & Development

Job Vacancy

MEAL Officer

Duration: Temporary.

Position Type: Part time.                                                                                    
Starting Date: As Soon As Possible

Background:

Ajyal Association for Creativity & Development (ACCD) is one of the leading non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the field of youth and children empowerment across the Gaza Strip.  Ajyal thrives to improve qualities of youth who are facing double marginalization and enable them to actively play a positive role in the development of Palestinian community.  

 Ajyal was established in 2003 and registered in the Ministry of Interior under registration number 7329, it aims to contribute at Palestinian society development through providing a series of innovative interventions and pioneering projects. with more than 18 years of working experience, ACCD has successfully forged many partnerships with international and local organizations in pursue of its mandate and achieving desired change at the individual and community levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing the MEAL system, including designing a framework for monitoring, evaluation, accounting and learning of the project activities and defining methods for collecting data that will be used for effective monitoring and implementation.
• Supports the development of MEAL tools and superiors' quality data collection.
• Keep accurate records of data, activities, and Community/beneficiaries' participation in monitoring activities.
• Ensure that data is collected and recorded ethically and within the remits of Ajyal policy on confidentiality and consent.
• Supports the use of information, communication, and technology for development to advance MEAL objectives.
• Leads quantitative and qualitative data analyzes and reflective discussions on ongoing data monitoring.
• Develops and implements activities according to MEAL plan.
• Ensures accountability to targeted beneficiaries, supporting the use of Feedback and Response Mechanism.
• Supports project evaluations and reviews as required.
• Integrates protection and gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women, men, boys and girls, and people with disabilities in data collection processes.
• Participates in projects' specific assessments (baseline, end line) and a multi-sectorial needs assessment and support in beneficiary selection process.
• Develops information materials for Complaints Feedback and Response Mechanisms.
• Manages the beneficiary feedback mechanism by receiving and filing complaints based on the pre-established protocols.
• Keeps complaints records confidential and only accessible to relevant staff according to the internal feedback mechanism guidelines.
• Identifies and documents lessons learned, generates best practices.
• Participates/facilitates in internal projects evaluations and learning reviews that are intended for lessons learned and operational decision making.
• Prepares regular monitoring reports including ongoing data analysis with status of implementation progress.
• Prepares Focus Group Discussion and other qualitative reports.
• Performs any other related duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or its equivalent social sciences, Research, Engineering, Management, or any other relevant field.
2. Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning and results-based management with excellent theoretical knowledge about MEAL requirements.
3. Fluency in English (verbal and written).

Knowledge and skills:

• Confident user of MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI), knowledge and use of other statistical packages is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with strong personality.
• Excellent planning and administration skills.
• Initiative, self-reliant and cooperative.
• Excellent time, organizational management skills and motivation.
• Excellent ability to work under pressure and carry out multiple tasks.

Application Instructions:

• Ajyal is mainstreaming of the gender concept; Female and persons with disability candidates are encouraged to apply for this position
• Interested candidates should submit their CVs, and cover letter in English through:         Apply Now          
• Deadline for applications is 05/06/2023 at 4:00 PM.
• Any Arabic applications or applications that doesn’t fulfill the requested requirements or applications after 05/06/2023 at 4:00 PM will be ignored
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.