MEAL Manager

Strengthening Participatory Organization

Islamabad , Pakistan

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The position is mainly responsible for ensuring the development of a MEAL Framework, timely MEAL reports against program/project deliverables, and swift feeding the learning back in to program/projects.

Main Responsibilities

Prepare Organizational MEAL Framework in conjunction with SSU and Result Based Frameworks for different projects respectively
Prepare annual project-wise MEAL work plan in line with Program Annual Work Plan
Develop an internal reporting mechanism in line with the MEAL framework for timely and accurate reports
Update MIS to ensure project updates are populated within prescribed timelines
Responsible for continuous tracking of activities against timelines, agreed methodology, innovations, challenges vis-a-vis mitigation steps, quality assurance and MEAL analysis
Prepare and submit timely MEAL Status Reports for on-going projects with CE. The reports must conclude with areas for improvement and recommendations for each particular project
Review donor reports prior to submission to the donors
Provide guidance in developing research tools, with respect to baseline and end line surveys
Review Project Research Reports with Programme implementation lead and share review comments within agreed timelines
Provide substantive support to SSU lead in collating figures for infographics, organizational fact sheets and reports as and when required
Support effective decision-making and planning through program analyses, performance indicators, reports and recommendations
Supervise personnel (regional MEAL/MIS officers) based in regions for various projects
Conduct performance evaluation of relevant staff
Ensure effective monitoring, review and feeding learning of the project in a timely manner.
Facilitate external programme monitoring or audits
Prepare an overall impact and outcomes Monthly Report for the program
Conduct field visits where and when necessary and share field reports in 2 days after the visit.
Provide guidance to regions where necessary (in fieldwork, understanding on indicators etc.)
Provide support in developing different research and Development tools and review and analysis of the same
Ensure that learning is shared effectively between SPO partners, and across the SPO programmes
Responsible for knowledge management, including establishing efficient systems that strengthen collection and use of project information for decision-making.
Maintain SPOs MIS database and work with regional staff to ensure that information needs are met
Work closely with regional staff to develop and drive the data maintenance portfolio
Responsible for generating the required data from MIS database based on the requirements of the organization through active communication with the field staff in respective regional offices
Responsible for maintaining/updating SPOs existing MIS database
Manage the data collection processes and ensure quality entry into information system
Provide substantial input to MIS for the further improvement of the current management information system
Maintain database systems and procedures through regular checks of the system to ensure effectiveness, and take any necessary remedial actions to correct in case of shortcomings
Organize and conduct training on MIS for SPO staff
Carry out any other project-relevant activities as assigned by the supervisor

Other Responsibilities:

Promote knowledge-sharing and learning culture in the organization
Coordinate and provide technical assistance for all relevant offices
Adhere to SPO policies and promote participatory culture and demonstrate SPO’s values
Lead programme planning and review meetings on a monthly, quarterly and Annual basis and as and when required
Participate in professional development training as identified and approved by the Supervisor
Carry out any other task as assigned by the supervisor

Please Note:

A candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process will be automatically disqualified.
Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Ready to work immediately.
SPO strongly prohibits Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), accordingly; candidate background and reference checks will be conducted.