Hand in Hand is a global network of NGOs working in 14 countries and counting since 1980, with a shared vision of fighting poverty through job and business creation. Hand in Hand Network’s mission is to work for the economic and social empowerment of the poorest and most marginalized people by helping women beat the odds and succeed as entrepreneurs. Hand in Hand network has created and grown 4.3 million businesses across the globe.

Hand in Hand Afghanistan Organization (HIHAO) is a member of Hand in Hand global network, started working in Afghanistan since 2007. With a global shared mission, HIHAO strives to enhance the economic empowerment of vulnerable Afghan women, fostering increased incomes, greater mobility, and enhanced decision-making authority. Since 2007, HIHAO has been engaged in various development and relief programs with DFID, USAID, EU, SIDA, GIZ, and increasingly, HIHAO expanded its thematic focus incorporating humanitarian response programs with UNOCHA, FSAC, WFP, and UNFAO, following obtaining Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF) eligibility in 2020.

The M&E & data officer will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager in collaboration with project management & operation team and will be responsible for the administration of entire data & reports directly related to the project. The incumbent will be responsible for entire beneficiary data management, entire project data flow, data collection, data management and reporting in coordination with the project manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the overall data management of the project and ensure quality project data is collected timely, critically analyzed, validated, and reported.
• Develop data collection tools, templates, and methodologies to collect project required data and report.
• Lead on collecting dis-aggregated data and ensure processes related with data management are in line with the donor requirement and compliance.
• Ensure gender lens applied during data analysis and provide recommendations accordingly.
• Ensure data confidentiality is maintained throughout the project activities especially monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Collect daily data of beneficiary and food flow and prepare daily and monthly project reports.
• Manage monthly food request and food release notes of the project in coordination with the project manager.
• Support Project Manager and province implementing staff team to develop project plan aligning with project frame.
• Ensure continuous communication channel of the entire project data with project team and donor.
• Ensure the beneficiary data validation, inputs flow validation and output data validation.
• Perform any other task deemed necessary by the project manager.

• University degree in data analysis, Computer Science, BA, BBA, BSc, Economy, Accounting, or other relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a similar position in humanitarian food assistance/CBT projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, self-starter, and able to work independently.
• Experience in leading multi-cultural, multi-lingual teams.

• Good computer skills especially the Microsoft Office package, data analysis application, knowledge of IT would be an advantage.
• Committed and honest in his work and organization.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and proven ability to follow procedures, complete tasks, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure in a cooperative, team-oriented environment.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications comprised of a one-page cover letter explaining their interest and suitability for the position along with an updated CV to the attention of following address: jobs@handinhand.org.af and copy info@handinhand.org.af  

Please note that applications received after the closing date (July 06, 2024) will not be considered.

Kindly copy and paste M&E & Data Officer/Sar-e-Pul in your email's subject line, otherwise your application will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted through their emails for test/Interview.