War Child, the specialist charity for children affected by conflict. For more than two decades we’ve 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 reintegrating children formerly associated with armed groups and armed forces (CAAFAG) in the Central African Republic to reuniting children with their families 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

Job Purpose

Under the overall technical guidance of the MEAL Manager and supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent for this position is responsible for establishing and overseeing a functional MEAL system for the project. The MEAL Officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the MEAL activities of the Project; assisting the Project Manager in preparing Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress and will monitor the project activities on a regular basis.

Job Description

The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Support Project Manager in strengthening and implementing WCUK MEAL approaches, procedures, and practices.
• Assist MEAL manager/project manager in developing systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on project performance indicators.
• In collaboration with MEAL manager and project manager, develop monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning tools for the project.
• Monitor all project activities and progress towards achieving the project output.
• Carry out regular field monitoring of projects interventions to the provinces and produce monitoring reports and follow up on the agreed action plans.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly reports on project progress
• Assist WCUK in planning and implementation of baseline/endline surveys, monitoring and evaluation exercises and other studies when needed.

• Assist MEAL manager and project manager in organizing and conducting projects review meetings, planning workshops/training and preparing relevant reports.
• Assist MEAL Manager in Organizing and conducting MEAL trainings and workshops to the staff and partner organizations. 
• Prepare and maintain WUCK databases.
• Manage and maintain WCUK complaints and feedback mechanism.
• contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant with WCUK’s Safeguarding and PSEAH policies.
• ​Any other related task as assigned.

Our Values

Bold

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

Accountable to Children

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

Anti-racism:

Anti-racism is not merely a belief. It includes actions that we mainstream throughout our work to change and challenge policies and behaviors that perpetuate racism.

Transparent

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

Supportive to each other

We support each other and our partners to achieve ambitious goals and to the best we can be we are honest and open with each other, sharing our success and confronting our challenges

Person Specification

War Child in Afghanistan operates in a dynamic environment with a team of highly motivated and dedicated staff. The right candidate will share these qualities and bring effective leadership to a diverse team. The successful candidate will be creative problem solver and foster a solution-based approach to management.

Experience and mandatory criteria:

• University Degree
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience in MEAL & Reporting, preferably experience with INGOs, UN, or donors in Afghanistan.
• Experience in Leading and or facilitating relevant trainings.
• Experience in designing tools and approaches for data collection, able to analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and production of reports.
• Proficient and experience in report writing, documentation and working with databases.
• Knowledge and experience in project management and PCM
• Experience in leading a team.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (written and oral).
• Must be able to travel to the project sites and other provinces.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Packages
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently with little supervision.
• Able to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, and with competing priorities.
• Strategic perspective and keen to take ownership of monitoring and evaluation functions, challenges, and solutions.

How to apply

• Please go to this link:MEAL Officer - Aid Match (airtable.com), fill in your information and attach your documents before the closing date - (21-May-2024).
• Applications after closing date will not be accepted.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for written test/interview.

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: Child Safeguarding

Pre-employment checks

• Employment with War Child will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• A satisfactory police record check to include a International/National Criminal Record Check, and a clear vetting and Due Diligence check

• Receipt of three satisfactory reference