[MEAL Assistant- Mukha]

The MEAL Assistant will be a part of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) section, supporting implementation of the overall Yemen MEAL Strategy. The MEAL Assistant directly implements all MEAL processes and activities required to improve program quality over the course of project implementation, and ensure and demonstrate positive impact on beneficiaries’ lives. S/he works under the direct supervision of the Senior MEAL staff; the MEAL Assistant has non-sector-specific, area-level responsibilities. S/he is responsible to conduct all field monitoring and evaluation activities and requirements for all projects and programs present in their area of operation, includes other responsibilities, keeping track of activity implementation and output indicators collected and measured by Project teams; carrying out all field data collection, monitoring exercises and ensuring follow up and documentation of action taken in weekly/monthly meetings. S/he will submit daily updates and weekly reports to the relevant MEAL staff. Finally, s/he will also assist in strengthening Yemen accountability mechanisms.

If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you.

Department: MEAL    
Contract Type: 4 Months
Place of Work: West Coast(Mukha) ,Yemen    
Working Hours:  Full-time 
Reports to: MEAL Officer    
Salary Range:  As per War Child Salary Scale

About us

War Child, the charity for children affected by war. We are the only specialist charity for children in conflict, delivering high-impact programmes that are rebuilding lives across Afghanistan, Iraq, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic and Yemen. We understand children’s needs, respect their rights, and put them at the centre of the solution - from supporting Syrian children to access education to reintegrating child soldiers in the Central African Republic and upholding the rights of children caught up in juvenile justice in Afghanistan. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments, and key decision-makers.

WAR CHILD UK has established a mission in Yemen in 2016, initially starting its programming with the implementation of projects for the provision of food assistance to ensure children have access to food and are able to meet their basic nutritional needs. WAR CHILD UK - YEMEN later expanded its programming to include education and protection integrated activities. Today, WCUK – YEMEN has two registered offices in Sana’a and Aden governorates and continues to work with local partners and stakeholders across the country to support and improve children’s wellbeing to ensure they can access relevant protection services, education and livelihoods opportunities.

Our values

Bold

• We use our passion and creativity to deliver high-quality evidence-based work designed to maximize our beneficial impact for children in conflict.

Accountable to children

• Children can rely on us to respond to their voices and to treat them with respect and dignity.

Transparent

• We expect to be held to account by our supporters and beneficiaries and we respond with openness and honesty

Committed to each other

• We support each other and our partners to achieve ambitious goals and to be the best we can be.  We are honest and open with each other, sharing our successes and confronting our cha

Your role

War Child UK has worked in Yemen since 2017 with partners and local authorities to support improvements in child protection, education and livelihoods. Programs have largely been implemented in Sana’a, Al Hodeidah, Ibb and Taiz and extended our program in Aden and the West Coast. We are recruiting a MEAL Assistant for our program in West Coast. We are seeking an experienced employee who is familiar with the performance of monitoring and evaluation duties within the humanitarian and emergency situation context such as Yemen.
The MEAL Assistant will be a part of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) unite, supporting implementation of the overall Yemen MEAL Strategy. The MEAL Assistant directly implements all MEAL processes and activities required to improve program quality over the course of project implementation, and ensure and demonstrate positive impact on beneficiaries’ lives. S/he works under the direct supervision of the Senior MEAL staff; the MEAL Assistant has non-sector-specific, area-level responsibilities. S/he is responsible to conduct all field monitoring and evaluation activities and requirements for all projects and programs present in their area of operation, includes other responsibilities, keeping track of activity implementation and output indicators collected and measured by Project teams; carrying out all field data collection, monitoring exercises and ensuring follow up and documentation of action taken in weekly/monthly meetings. S/he will submit daily updates and weekly reports to the relevant MEAL staff. Finally, s/he will also assist in strengthening Yemen accountability mechanisms.

Your responsibilities

The duties of the MEAL Assistant shall include the following:

• Implementation of MEAL systems for WCUK’s program activities at field level.
• Collect the relevant data as indicated by Project MEAL plans to measure progress against indicators, expand contextual knowledge of the organization, build positive relationships and trust with people of concern and promote programmatic learning.
• Implement and update MEAL Plan in a timely manner for WCUK’s program, including collection, entry and basic analysis.
• Work in very close collaboration with Programme teams, following their work plan and adapting MEAL work plan accordingly.
• Support programmes with conducting assessments as needed, facilitate focus groups and other qualitative data collection exercises.
• Conduct community visits, focus group discussions with beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries to receive feedback on War Child UK programmes.
• Prepare and share daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Oversight of proper documentation and record keeping for the database.
• Ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained.
• Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to WCUK’s Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk Policies.

Data collection tools development

• Lead field testing and piloting in field of tools and provide feedback and inputs to MEAL officer after piloting phase.
• Lead on translation of necessary documents such as data collection tools and databases.

Data management, analysis

• Conduct systematic data quality checks and cleaning procedures before submitting data for analysis.
• Ensure consistent, accurate and timely transfer / upload of data from tablets to servers, and entry of into databases or digital transcripts, if paper forms used.
• Keep track of project activity implementation and progress against output indicators as reported by project teams.
• Proceed to ad hoc verification of outputs as reported by the project teams at area level by cross checking with paper-based documentation (signed attendance sheets, beneficiary lists etc) and report any discrepancy to Senior MEAL staff.
• Feed the Programme teams, MEAL teams with successes observed and challenges encountered in the field, lessons learnt and recommendations on best practices to implement in the future in a Monitoring Follow Up report after each monitoring mission.

Accountability

• Act as Complaints Response Mechanism Area Focal Point, including reception, registration and sharing of complaints with CO on weekly basis.
• Work closely with field staff to collect data and implement activities to support beneficiary accountability and oversight of FCRM at base level.
• Manage feedback received and ensuring a timely and appropriate follow-up if needed.

Other

• Assist in other tasks as required by the Head of MEAL, including extensive support to all programmes/sectors and other areas whenever deemed necessary.

 Performance Indicators

• Project Log frames, work plans and data collection tools designed, in use and reviewed periodically.
• Project data collected and analyzed as per project requirements.
• WCUK Yemen project staff trained on basic monitoring and evaluation principles, processes and tools.
• Lessons learnt and beneficiary databases developed and maintained.
• Timely development and submission of reports.
• Efficiently deliver on the commitments
• Cost effective suggestions yet maintaining quality
• Organized and has attention to detail
• Seek continuous self-development
• Pro-active attitude and flexible
• Demonstrate willingness to try and learn
• Respect confidentiality

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: 

• Good listener with clear communications.
• Adheres to the WCUK’s values and ethical standards.
• Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and partners to facilitate the provision of support.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Solid communication skills (written and oral): sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum two years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation on education, child protection projects and education or relevant field is essential.
• Well knowledge of MS utilities (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of basic statistical methods and confident in applying these to large data sets, and experience in collecting quantitative and qualitative data is essential.
• BA in social sciences or project management or related field in the related functional area.
• Fluency (level C) in English language. Fluency (level C) in Arabic Language.

 Important Information

• War Child UK is an equal opportunity employer.
• War Child UK does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• As this role is a national position, all candidates are required to be Yemeni nationals.
• Female with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.
• Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.

Our benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 30 annual leave per year
• Investment in training and development
• Transportation and Appearance Allowance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 1-1 wellbeing consultations with trained counselors 
• Social Security Contribution
• Enhanced Leave Policy
• Eid Bonus

Child safeguarding and Adults at Risk

Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. Successful applicants will be expected to be compliant and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: https://www.warchild.org.uk/whats-happening/news/our-child-safeguarding-policies-and-procedures