MEAL, Documentation and Reporting Officer (local residents only)

Afghan Women United Development Organization (AWUDO) is a non‑profit, non‑political, and non‑governmental organization committed to advancing the living standards of Afghans in alignment with the (SDGs). With a primary focus on women, children, orphans, and adolescent girls, AWUDO empowers communities through programs since 2011 in education, healthcare, nutrition, food security and livelihood, women’s empowerment, capacity building, WASH, child protection, and agriculture.

AWUDO envisions a world of hope, tolerance, and social justice, where poverty is eradicated and every individual lives with dignity. We aspire to be a national force and a partner of choice within the international partners dedicated to achieving the SDGs and fostering sustainable development across Afghanistan.

Overall Responsibilities:

The MEAL, Documentation and Reporting Officer will support the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) activities at project level, with a strong focus on documentation and reporting.

The role will ensure timely and accurate data collection, proper documentation of project activities, and preparation of quality reports in line with organizational and donor requirements. The officer will also support accountability to beneficiaries and contribute to improving program quality through evidence-based information. In addition, the role will contribute to ensuring strong community-based protection mechanisms, safe referrals and case management, and timely support for children affected by risks including violence, abuse, exploitation, and violations of child rights.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitoring:

• Support staff in developing practical data collection tools aligned with project log frames.
• Conduct regular field data collection (quantitative and qualitative).
• Ensure data accuracy and quality in coordination with project and partner staff.
• Participate in KIIs, FGDs, and field monitoring visits.
• Track project indicators, including child protection activities, referrals, and case management.

Documentation:

• Properly document project activities, field findings, and lessons learned.
• Develop case studies, success stories, and field reports.
• Maintain organized records of project data, reports, and supporting documents.
• Ensure all documentation is updated, accessible, and in line with project requirements.

Reporting:

• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of MEAL
• Compile and analyze monitoring data for reporting purposes.
• Ensure reports are clear, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Support donor and internal reporting requirements.

Evaluation:

• Support implementation of project evaluation activities.
• Assist in preparing ToRs for evaluations.
• Support data collection and basic analysis for internal evaluations.
• Assist in sharing and documenting evaluation findings.

Accountability:

• Support feedback and complaint mechanisms at project level.
• Promote two-way communication with beneficiaries.
• Ensure participation of children and communities in MEAL activities.
• Support safe and ethical engagement in line with safeguarding policies.
• Conduct regular field visits for monitoring and feedback collection.

Learning:

• Document lessons learned and best practices.
• Support integration of learning into project implementation.
• Assist in small research or assessment activities when required.
• Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor in line with project needs.

Background/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science (BBA, LLB, Economics, Social work, international law or related field, a Master’s degree holder is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in MEAL program with a National/International NGO or UN organization.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of Monitoring, evaluation, learning and child protection in emergencies, GBV prevention, and child rights.

Note: The candidate must be local resident of Kunar province, candidates from other provinces will not be shortlisted.

Skills Required:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Fluency in local languages, Pashto (spoken and written).
• Advanced computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Qualified and interested applicants are kindly requested to submit their CV/Resume to hr@awudo.org  with a copy to awudo2011.ngo@gmail.com  Please ensure that the vacancy number and the position title are clearly stated in the subject line of your email.

Applications received after the closing date, or those submitted without the required subject line, will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted for the written test and/or interview.

PSEA, Child safeguarding, anti-fraud and anti-corruption statements:
Under this project, the incumbent will work with children and at-risk adults. It is AWUDO top priority to ensure safety of children. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in all aspects of our work. AWUDO maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any behavior or practices that put children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse or harm.
Successful applicants will be required to comply with and sign AWUDO Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, Anti-fraud policy, Anti-corruption policy and PSEA-H Policy

Note: The candidate must be local resident of Kunar province, candidates from other provinces will not be shortlisted.