MEAL Activity Manager Full-Time

Solidarités International launches vacancy for MEAL Activity Manager position for Pemba.

Presentation of the Organization

Solidarités International is a French humanitarian organization that provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disasters. For over 42 years, the association has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter. Currently present in Mozambique since 2019, SI carries out emergency/ post-emergency programs in the water sanitation and hygiene sector in the Cabo Delgado region.

Mission

The RRM MEAL Activity Manager supports and mainstreams MEAL processes and activities throughout the RRM and Emergency programs. He/she ensures that all activities are implemented and carried out to the standards and, if necessary, proposes adjustment or improvements. He/she provides a methodological support to RRM/Emergency program teams on technical questions linked to MEAL and cross-cutting issues such as: design of M&E plan, quantitative and qualitative data collection (pre-and post- survey and monitoring), measure of indicators, feedback and complaint response mechanism, do no harm analysis etc.

• S/He provides regular reports on the progress of activities to the Emergency Coordinator
• S/He coordinates the teams and activities in the absence of the Emergency Coordinator

Responsibilities

Monitoring and evaluations of SI programs

• Under the supervision of the Emergency Coordinator and with technical support of the MEAL Coordinator contribute to the development of M&E plans and tools for all activities.
• Centralize and organize data collection for activities and outputs such as defined in the monitoring plan.
• Under the supervision of the Emergency Coordinator, participate in the consolidation and the analysis of the monitoring data (including identification of useful recommendations and lessons learnt).
• Under the supervision of the Emergency Coordinators, support the RRM team in analysis and management of the RNA data.
• Prepare and implement trainings related to new monitoring tools.
• Organize & Conduct field visits for monitoring & evaluation purposes.
• Inform the Emergency Coordinator about all the logistical and financial requirements needed/identified.
• Ensure indicators are entered in the relevant systems on a regular basis in coordination with the PM RRM.
• Keep monitoring tools and files archived at Solidarités International office accessible to the program team and updated on a regular basis.

Accountability

• Participate in the implementation of the accountability strategy such as defined and led by the MEAL Coordinator and Deputy Country Director.
• Participate into the FCRM standard operating procedures design.
• Check that complaint response mechanisms are established and are accessible to all stakeholders.
• Check that complaints are registered and logged complaints into a formal database.
• Check that complaints are addressed and that an appropriate and timely response is given to the complainant.
• Participate in training field teams on FCRM information plan.

Institutional Knowledge Building

• Collect internal and external data to produce Internal Knowledge Building reports on specific issues.
• Participate in elaboration and dissemination of learning databases.

HR management/Capacity Development

• Take part in the department’s staff recruitment with the administrative department.
• Welcome and brief new employees working under his/her responsibility.
• Evaluate and assess the performance of collaborators under his/her direct supervision.
• Supervise adherence to security regulations by personnel under his/her supervision.
• Identify training needs.
• Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings.
• Under the supervision of the Emergency Coordination, develop and implement recruitment and regular training of enumerators in coordination of the other MEAL teams on the SI bases.

Reporting/communication/representation

• Report to Emergency Coordinator information related to his/her activities and security context or any event that may affect SI activities and security.
• Provide regular written report to the Emergency Coordinator about his/her activities.
• Participate to writing monitoring reports and to some extend donor reports (MEAL sections).
• Supervise regular workshops and meetings with teams to disseminate analysis of monitoring outputs after validation of the Emergency Coordinator.
• 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.
• Ensure that tools and files are properly archived and secured (data protection).
• Participate into learning workshops

Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Project Management, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Relations or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous experience in Cabo Delgado is an advantage. Good technical knowledge of database management and IT. Proven experience in managing a team of a few members.
• Skills interpersonal skills: Diplomacy skills Quality of discernment and humanitarian judgment.
• Skills from infomatic: Very good practical knowledge of how to use Excel and Kobo.
• Languages: Portuguese, English, Swahili, Makonde, Mwani and Makua.

How to Apply

Thank you for sending your application with a CV, cover letter, copies of diplomas, and work certificate. For the office Solidarités International – Pemba or by e-mail to pol.recruitment@solidarites-mozambique.org mentioning in the subject line of the e-mail: Application for the position of “MEAL Activity Manager”.

Note: Dear candidate Solidarités International does not charge money to apply for a position. If anyone attempts to bribr a Solidarités International employee, they will automatically be disqualified from the recruitment process. If you are in this situation, please do not hesitate to contact Solidarités International administrative department directly.