Established in August 2002, WADAN is an indigenous, government registered NGO. We undertake community and institutional development, civic education, education, drug control, human rights, anti-corruption and child protection initiatives. WADAN is headquartered in the capital, Kabul, has offices in the provinces that provide national coverage. We have worked in all 34 provinces.

For details please visit our website at www.wadan.org

The MEAL Officer will work under the direct supervision of Provincial Team Leader. The MEAL Officer will be responsible for data collection, analysis of data, providing key decisions to project team and preparing reports to all stakeholders. The MEAL Officer will perform all the activities defined in the project design.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:                               

• Tracking core project indicators, doing a meta-analysis and communicate this monthly, quarterly to the MEAL department and project team.
• Will ensure that standard operating procedures and project common approaches are followed in the area for data collection, processing and analysis. Provide technical support to core project and ensure availability of reporting forms and tools.
• Working together with the project team, organize and conduct routine monitoring and evaluation of the projects and work closely with community members, teachers and student to improve attainment of project goals. He/she will conduct monthly, quarterly monitoring and evaluation facility and field visits.
• Support preparation of key project reports. The MEAL Officer will assist to prepare reports on the progress of the project after every visit and keep record of MEAL activities. Will also support compilation of Annual Reports.
• Participate in the implementation of the MEAL strategy and tools. Support project technical staff to carry out monitoring and evaluation of project activities as agreed in MEAL framework.
• Support programs in designing and conducting baseline surveys, mid-term evaluations, specialized studies and final evaluations to include sampling methodologies, data collection instruments, analysis and report development.
• Provide support for annual reviews and reflections with implementing staff and communities and analyze data trends towards objectives achievement.
• Implement and support accountability feedback, complaints and response mechanisms (both digital and conventional) in the impact area.
• With the guidance and support from the MEAL & Evidence and Learning Coordinators, support implementation of a comprehensive organizational MEAL and knowledge management system to enhance impact monitoring, quality control and evaluation in order to improve internal processes and results delivery.
• Support development of information system (MIS), harnessing new information technology for the compilation, analysis, storage, and retrieval of data and knowledge for programs development; provide technical assistance on data quality and integrity.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science (Demography, Economics, Development studies, sociology) or any other related field.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation in NGO environment or any development organizations, at least 2 years of working in education programs design and implementation.
• Computer proficiency in general office software and statistical applications (i.e., Kobo, ODK, SPSS)
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in a local language Pashto or Dari.
• Demonstrated diplomacy in building relationships and working with diverse cultures and audiences and sensitive situations and subject matter.
• Experience in strategic planning approaches - including, needs assessment and programs design, logical framework development, selecting indicators, implementing monitoring plans, supporting evaluations and data analysis.

WADAN is accepting applications from interested individuals.  If you are interested in being considered, please submit your CV and cover letter via (jobs@wadan.org) noting the position title in the subject line i.e., Application for “MEAL Officer  - W-0134 ” or your application will not be considered. Only short-listed individuals will be contacted for a written test and after that for interview. If you are not contacted two or three weeks after the closing date, please know that your application has not been successful for the post.

Note: Please rename your CV as “Your Full Name+MEAL Officer .