MEAL Officer – Port Sudan, Red Sea, Sudan (National)

Mission

Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting respect for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence. Geneva Call’s mission is to ensure that all program stakeholders respect International Humanitarian Law and basic humanitarian principles in the areas where they fight, or they control.

Geneva Call consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. Geneva Call is an inclusive working environment for all its staff. Applications are particularly encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Role

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer will lead the development and management of Geneva Call Sudan Country Mission’s MEAL systems. This role includes designing and implementing MEAL frameworks, ensuring accountability mechanisms, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. The MEAL Officer will work closely with the country program team and headquarters-based MEAL advisor to improve program effectiveness through data collection, analysis, and reporting. Additionally, the officer will contribute to program quality by strategically planning and executing MEAL processes to demonstrate a positive impact on civilian protection. The MEAL Officer is also responsible for assessing the quality and accountability of Geneva Call’s work in Sudan and designing MEAL tools in collaboration with project teams.

Core responsibilities

Monitoring

• Develop and implement comprehensive monitoring plans and frameworks for projects and programs.
• Design and deploy monitoring tools and methodologies tailored to the context in Sudan.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities and assess progress.
• Collect, analyze, and report on data related to project performance and outcomes.
• Ensure monitoring systems align with Geneva Call’s standards and donor requirements.

Evaluation

• Design and execute evaluations (base-line, mid-term, end-line, and other relevant assessments) to measure the impact and effectiveness of projects.
• Develop evaluation frameworks, methodologies, and tools in line with best practices.
• Collaborate with headquarters-based MEAL advisor, external evaluators and stakeholders as necessary.
• Analyze evaluation findings and provide actionable recommendations for project improvements.

Accountability:

• Establish and manage mechanisms to ensure transparency and responsiveness to project/program participants and communities affected by armed conflict.
• Develop and implement feedback and complaint mechanisms for stakeholders.
• Ensure systematic collection, review, and action on feedback from project/program participants, communities affected by armed conflict, and other stakeholders.

Learning

• Promote a culture of learning and knowledge sharing within the country mission.
• Document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
• Organize and facilitate learning workshops, seminars, and training sessions.
• Support the integration of learning outcomes into project design and implementation.

Reporting

• Prepare and present regular monitoring and evaluation reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on project performance and results.
• Contribute to donor reports and proposals as required.

Capacity Building

• Provide technical assistance and training to project staff and partners on MEAL-related topics as needed.

Compliance

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, standards, and donor requirements.
• Maintain and update MEAL-related documentation and records.

Main qualifications

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, statistics, development studies, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within the humanitarian sector.
• Experience with international organizations is advantageous.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies and best practices.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools (e.g., Kobo, SPSS, STATA, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to design and implement effective feedback and accountability mechanisms.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and perform under pressure.
• Willingness to travel frequently to conflict-affected areas.

Languages

• Arabic (C1-C2)
• English (C1-C2)

Personal skills

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Commitment to ethical standards and principles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Other

• Ability to travel occasionally.

Performance management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the GC Performance Management. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

• The Job Description
• The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan
• The Competency Framework

Conflict of interest

Any candidate affiliated to, or openly supporting, one or more interest groups opposed to the Foundation’s principles and values, or whose previous position could engender safety issues for coworkers at Appel de Genève / Geneva Call, will be excluded from this selection process.

Conditions

• Position : MEAL Officer
• Report to: Head of Program
• Type of Contract: Fixed term contract (National position)
• Activity rate: 100%, full-time position
• Place of Work: Port Sudan – Red Sea, Sudan
• Preferred start date: 15.Sep.2024

Application

No later than 25 August 2024.

All applications will be kept confidential. Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for further process. Geneva Call is the equal opportunity employer.

Important Note: Our HR team will meticulously evaluate your profile in line with the requirements of the post you have applied for. Since, we receive a good number of applications for all the positions Geneva Call advertises, it is not possible to communicate the results of our decisions with every candidate individually. Therefore, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted by the HR team to invite them for written test – and the steps afterwards if they qualify i.e., interview and other assessments as deemed appropriate.