Première Urgence International (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. 

PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity. 

PUI in Ethiopia:

Although PUI has not been operational particularly in Ethiopia, the organization has long-time presence in the East African region, mainly in Sudan and South Sudan. 

PUI has been registered with FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organization (ACSO) since June 22, 2022 to enable the organization to operate legally in the country. PUI is currently implementing its project in Afar and Benishangul Gumuze region where the consequences of the recent conflict and the ongoing drought has significantly affected the population of the region. 

PUI is also actively looking for more partners to respond to more humanitarian needs in other regions of the country which were affected by conflict and natural disasters.   

General Assignments / Scope of the Role:

The MEAL Specialist supports the Health CO./HoM to ensure that the MEAL strategy of the mission is implemented by the mission staffs at all levels of its base. 

Responsibilities and Activities

Under the supervision of the Health Co, and in cooperation with project managers and MEAL staff in the operational bases of its responsibility, the MEAL Specialist: 

• Strategy: S/he is responsible to develop and roll out the mission MEAL strategy at base level. 

• Training and technical support: S/he is responsible to provide training and technical support to all program teams on technical questions linked to MEAL and cross-cutting issues.

• Monitoring and evaluation: S/he is responsible to support operational teams in monitoring and evaluation of PUI programs.

• Accountability: S/he is responsible of the roll-out of accountability activities at base level.

• Knowledge building: S/he is responsible to contribute to lessons learned and institutional knowledge building.

• Human Resources Management: S/he is responsible to manage the MEAL team at base level and focus on capacity building of her/his team.

• Representation and reporting: S/he is responsible to support the base in reporting, communication and representation in her/his field of expertise.

Specific Objectives and Associated Activities: 

DEVELOP AND ROLL OUT THE MISSION MEAL STRATEGY 

• Participate in developing a sector-based strategy (M&E, accountability, gender, do no harm) in accordance with PUI country strategy and in link with PUI’s MEAL framework. 

Participate in programming work at base level.

TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT 

• Develop program teams’ capacities in the department’s field of expertise: data collection and analysis (method, format, software etc.), measure of indicators, feedback and response mechanism, do no harm analysis etc. 

• Deploy PUI’s MEAL Framework trainings and develop tailor training modules in link with the Health Coordinator.

• Provide program teams with a technical and methodological support for M&E activities, data management (questionnaire design, sampling, data entry, extraction of useful data and interpretation) and integration of cross-cutting issues.

• Support program teams in creating or adapting tools for: PMT, indicators monitoring, impact monitoring (MEAL plan and survey tools) or risk analysis.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF PUI PROGRAMS 

• Contribute to the elaboration, review and harmonization of M&E tools, data management, especially in the PMTs (indicators table) and the MEAL Plans. 

• Create / revise the tools needed to implement program-based evaluation monitoring (database, survey form ...) and ensure that the monitoring tools developed work and are correctly used by the teams; 

• Define / improve / monitor and ensure the quality of information and data collected in the field and participate in data quality assessment; 

• Design baseline and baseline studies to collect information on performance indicators and project results;

• Check relevance of reports, analysis, maps and recommendations produced. 

• Propose adjustments, new activities to improve the quality of the operations or approaches, in consultation with PMs and program / technical coordinators. 

• Upon ad hoc request from the program / technical coordinator, perform advanced analysis. 

• Contribute to terms of references for external evaluations and studies 

• Accompany teams in drafting project proposals and reports for donors. Be proactive in identifying innovative indicators and collection methods. 

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Following guidelines from PUI’s Framework: 

• Support the design and roll out of complaint feedback and response mechanisms. 

• Check that the key principles of the feedback mechanism are respected. 

• Produce regular analysis of the complaints and feedbacks received. 

• In conjunction with the program teams, ensure that a participatory approach is initiated with local actors and partners in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects 

• Work in collaboration with the program teams on the design and improvement of accountability mechanisms. 

LESSONS LEARNT AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BUILDING (IKB) 

• Build on institutional knowledge on M&E activities and missions’ results (lessons learnt and recommendations) and make sure these are known by PMs and other team members. 

• Support recommendation tracking process and work on action plans. 

• Use PUI’s tools to document MEAL tools and methodologies/approaches. 

• Ensure that learning activities are included in the project activities 

• In link with PUI’s MEAL framework and tools ensure the implementation at base level of the recommendation tracking process (internal and external) and work together with PMs on action plans. 

• Contribute to the preparation of kick off and learning meetings per project and ensure capitalization of its content.

HR MANAGEMENT/CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT 

• Make sure that new staffs are briefed on MEAL’s roles and responsibilities. 

• Participate in the evaluation and in the assessment of the performance of collaborators under his/her supervision

• Identify training needs 

• Supervise and support MEAL teams in implementing their action plan and achievement of their objectives

REPORTING / COMMUNICATION / REPRESENTATION 

• Participate in writing project proposals and reports’ paragraphs on crosscutting issues and MEAL. 

• Make sure the right reporting formats are used and delays are respected. 

• Represent PUI when asked and/or delegated to do so. 

• In link with programs, develop articles, case studies and success st

 OUR COMMITMENTS

• Première Urgence International sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.  

• Première Urgence International applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.

• Please note that Première Urgence International shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it. 

Deadline:

•  Wednesday October 23; 2024

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in a field related to Project Management, international development and/or social sciences 

• At least 4 year's experience in humanitarian sector.

• At least 2 years managing MEAL teams

Required knowledge & skills:

• Capacity for analyzing and synthetizing comprehensive information & technical data

• Excellent knowledge of Excel, data bases, kobo and other data software.

• Good knowledge in statistic and sampling methods.

• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training and mentoring

• Good written communication skills 

• Knowledge of project management

Desirable:

• Experience in emergency response

• Experience in MEAL

• Experience in health programs monitoring

• Prior knowledge of the country/region 

• Experience in donor requirements and expectations, particularly ECHO, UE, UN, and BHA (USAID). 

• Microsoft Access

Language:

• English, Amharic, French and any other local languages. 

Expected personal characteristics:

• Ability to work independently with a sense of initiative and responsibility 

• Good resilience to stress 

• Diplomatic skills 

• Analytical skills 

• Ability to adapt and organizational flexibility 

• Organization and respect of deadlines 

• Ability to represent PUI's activities and mandate to local authorities and donors 

• Ability to integrate the local environment in its political, economic and historical context. 

• Reliability and rigor 

• Organization and priority management 

• Good communication skills, good interpersonal skills 

• Adaptability to changing priorities and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to work in a volatile security environment

 Country Office: 

• Ethiopia

Work Base: 

•  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 

Availability

• As Soon As Possible

Salary Scale: 

• As per the organization salary scale

Contract Duration:

•  6 months with possibility of extension                                         

How to Apply

If you are interested, please send your application composed of nonreturnable CV, Covering Letter with “MEAL SPECIALIST” written in the subject line, and three references, applicants through THIS LINK
Deadline: Wednesday October 23 2024
NB: Only short-listed applicants will be, communicated on and selection process includes technical test and an interview.

Female Candidates are Highly Encouraged to Apply