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1. Summary of Key Functions

The incumbent of the position is responsible for Providing field visits to the project target areas at Herat province for monitoring, verification and evaluating progress towards achieving the WHO health funding project output: 40%

• Conduct regular field visit of activities and feed information to the Sr. M&R officer/ Provincial manager & MEAL team for improvement of activity implementation and provide feedback to the concerned project/field supervisor on overall activities;
• Project M&R requirements are will addressed by the project staff in the field
• MEAL Unit and Project Manager and concerned bodies are informed of critical issues that affect project implementation
• Ensure proper M&R system is applied at the provincial level as per the project requirement
• At Kabul main office, MEAL Unit is provided with qualitative and quantitative data from Herat province
• M&R system in place at the field level are responsive to communication with government and other stakeholders at provincial level
• M&R system is used to ensure project target for that specific province is on-track
• Data collection tools are used to provide accurate and timely information on project indicators and other information needs

Key relations 

• Reports to MEL officer and provincial manager:
• Ensures coordination of M&R activities with the CARE, Sr. M&R officer, Provincial Manager, Project or Field Supervisor, MEL Officer at Kabul main Office, Project Manager, and other relevant bodies
• Collaborate with project/program team at field level, and other departments concerning M&R affairs.

• Coordinate with Project team at the provincial level.
• Duty Locations: Herat sub-office but travel to project site areas

2. Key Results Expected

Function 2:  Undertake data management of the project and support Project in periodic and progress report.  40%

• Report monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress on all data analysis of monitoring of project activities to the Field/Project supervisor & MEAL department; 
• Develop monitoring and data collection plan in consultation with MEL supervisor/Officer in MEAL and project relevant personnel and conduct monitoring visits to the project activities
• Collect project results data to feed in communication with project stakeholders
• Assist in data entry in case of need & ensure effective data management for the project.
• Prepare and maintain data base and trackers effectively. 
• Project reports are prepared and submitted as per donor and CARE requirements
• Make sure other donor M&E requirements are followed as per the requirements
• Analytical reports timely prepared to assist in decision making at the provincial level
• Data on results of the project collected and reflected regularly in tools such as reports, stories, photos…etc.

Job Specifications:

• Concerned functions at the provincial level provided with required data and information on project progress/results
• Regular analysis of project progress conducted to help Provincial Manager and Project Supervisor to communicate with concerned stakeholders
• Assist in M&R related events with other projects and initiatives

As representative of MEAL unit at the provincial level extend cooperation and coordination with all program and support functions

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Core Competencies:

• Computer operation (MS Office package), knowledge and experience of data analyse, monitoring & evaluation, and report writing.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years work experience in monitoring, data management, MIS, and Health Management Information System- HMIS.
• Working experience in health projects particularly WHO funded would be on the advantage.

Education: 

• Holding a university degree in social science, economics, statistics, business administration, computer science, preferably having a degree in health sector-related areas will be a plus point.
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Languages Skills:

Fluency in spoken and written in Dari and Pashtu & English

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Monitoring & Reporting Officer CARE-AF-0846 Herat) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encourage to apply.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING POLICY (Available at: Safeguarding)
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CODE OF CONDUCT (Available at: CARE Afg Code of Conduct (updated).pdf)