Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Supervisor

We are seeking a skilled Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Supervisor to join our team. This role involves supporting the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes, ensuring data integrity and quality, and contributing to report writing and data analysis. Key responsibilities include overseeing data management, providing technical support to the program team, and ensuring compliance with accountability protocols. The MEAL Supervisor will also play a critical role in training team members, promoting knowledge sharing, and building strong relationships with local communities and partners.

Monitoring and evaluation

• Contribute to the design, revision and roll out of monitoring and evaluation tools and train program team on design and proper use of it.
• Contribute and follow-up on the definition and update of monitoring plans.
• Participate to the revision of monthly APU.
• Participate into data analysis and writing of monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Participate to the follow-up of recommendations.
• Ensure team weekly planning and follow up.
• Respect schedules and deadlines agreed upon with his/her Manager
• Report back any problems and constraints encountered during the course of the activities and suggest operational solutions

Accountability

• Contribute to the FCRM standard operating procedures design and roll out
• Follow proper implementation of FCRM standard operating procedures and refer all cases to the appropriate focal point.
• Participate in training field teams on FCRM information plan.

Data management and mapping

• Centralize and organize all data on program indicators
• Support program team regarding the preparation of database frames based on questionnaires and other data collection tools.
• Provide methodological support to the program teams to ensure timely and high quality data entry and processing.
• Provide project related figures and monitoring follow up as requested by coordination.
• Maintain a library of maps produced by SI as well as other stakeholders.

Institutional Knowledge Building

• Follow up on the Internal Knowledge Building plan and provide data for IKB documents (activity forms etc.).

Human Resources management

• Participate in validating recruitment of his team
• Welcome and brief new employees working under his/her responsibility
• Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility
• Train his/her team members to use and maintain the available tools correctly
• Evaluate the performances of his/her team members
• When recruiting daily workers, follow procedures and directives outlined by his/her line manager and the administrative service
• Enforce safety procedures
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed by members of his/her team

Reporting / communication / representation

• Draw up and submit a weekly task report (which should include progress made by the team) to his/her project manager
• Take part in the drafting of the monthly program pack
• Establish and maintain good relations with local participants and communities (populations) in the operational fields
• Represent SI when asked to do so
• Listen to the populations and local participants in the field and report to his/her manager any non-technical or safety-related issues which could affect the activities or safety of Solidarités International teams
• Support the coordination and program team in the preparation of visual supports needed for presentation materials.
• Participate to reinforce understanding of SI fields of action, principles and modus operandi by the program teams and populations.
• Ensure that tools and files are properly archived and secured
• Participate into learning workshops

Studies:

• BA in relevant technical field (social sciences, statistics…)

Experience:

• Proven experience in designing data collection systems
• Proven experience in data cleaning, database management, data base analysis
• Experience of monitoring in public health is an asset
• Familiarity with M&E tools (such as KOBO Toolbox, Power BI, GIS, or SPSS) through coursework, certification, or experience is a plus.

Languages:

• A high level of fluency in Amharic is a mandatory requirement for this role
• Other local languages is an asset
• English proficiency is appreciated

Skills:

• Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills with a focus on accuracy in data handling and reporting.
• Data Quality Assurance: Skilled in implementing data validation and quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and reliability. Familiar with techniques for cleaning, organizing, and standardizing data to maintain consistency and support effective decision-making.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Proactive in identifying challenges and offering effective, timely solutions.
• Team Player and Leadership: Ability to work effectively within a team and support, guide, and motivate team members under their supervision.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish trust and build strong working relationships with local communities and team members.
• Accountability and Integrity: Demonstrates honesty, reliability, and dedication to the organization’s standards and values