Under the supervision of MEAL department, the MEAL intern will collect monthly, and weekly updates from field offices and sector units in the country office and support. Under the supervision of the MEAL Officer and MEAL Manager, MEAL intern supports data collection, consolidation, and reporting to ensure data from communities and facilities are collected and compiled regularly; implements and monitors community complaints and feedback mechanisms. The MEAL intern primarily focuses on verifying the weekly data entered in DHIS 2 and the monthly monitoring data in the Performance Monitoring Tool, responsible for assessing data quality, entering and monitoring the Health and Nutrition cluster report, recording and tracking feedback, and ensuring that the feedback loop is completed, keeping clients informed about the decisions made.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain files and folders related to the activities of the MEAL Unit.

• Assist the MEAL Officer with the development and compiling of government, H & N cluster and donor reports, including weekly and monthly report. 

• Participate on project opening, review and closing meetings and capture meeting notes/action points, and follow up on action points with relevant departments, on a need’s basis.

• Compile and respond to information requests from field offices and country offices different departments.

• Working with the program and MEAL staffs to collect and prepare lessons learned. 

• Support document signings, troubleshooting department queries, and supporting other tasks as required.

• Support program field staff in the collection of activity- and output-level monitoring data during activity implementation.

• Collect data and routinely monitor project implementation and data quality verification.

• Assist the MEAL Officer to ensure the databases are accurate representations of program performance across program activities.

• Compile and share weekly updates monthly tabular and narrative updates on MEAL Progress.

• Support the documentation and filling activities under MEAL.

• Support the visualization of performance data and reports using DHIS2.

• Conduct regular data validation exercises to identify and address any data inconsistencies or errors. This involves cross-checking data against source documents, conducting data quality assessments, and resolving discrepancies.

• Responsible for data entry and cleaning processes. Whom need to ensure that data is accurately entered into the DHIS 2 system, perform regular checks for data completeness and accuracy, and clean the data by identifying and rectifying any errors or missing information.

• Any other related tasks as agreed and discussed with the all-program Manager and MEAL Department/unit. 

This position requires travel to project sites located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and reaches their potential as individuals and teams and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to adhere to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies.

Safeguarding & Code of Conduct

• Medical Teams International is committed to ensuring that all individuals we meet through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Medical Teams International Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Children and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy Training upon hire and on an annual basis.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.

Job Requirements

Education, licenses, & certification:

• Degree in public health, Inclusive education, Development, Statics, or any relevant field and 0 (Zero) years’ experience

• Minimum GPA of 3.5 and above

• Highly Motivated, able and willing to learn new tasks/skills quickly

• Ability to work in fast and demanding environment

• only zero years of work experience required.

• Graduate of 2015 and 2016 E.C

• Organizational skill and ability to prioritize and multi-tasking

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Good command of MS Package (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).

• Knowledge of spoken & written Amharic, English

Experience:

• Fresh graduate

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.

• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English, fluent in host country language as appropriate.

• Basic knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with project design.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software.

• Ability to problem solve and recommend corrective action as needed.

• Strong organizational and attention to detail needed to adhere to project deadlines.

• Effective communications in information shared by ensuring attention is paid to the specific components (i.e., formatting) of the communication, successful delivery, and accountability for specific components (i.e., keeping timelines updated).

Skills:

• Team player – practical, desire to support the field teams.   

• Willingness to pitch in and get the job done. 

• Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural issues 

• Flexible and adaptable to ever changing environments. 

• Ability to remain calm under pressure. 

• Able to build new relationships and gain people’s trust quickly.

• Integrity in representing Medical Teams 

• Willing to travel to insecure environments.

Abilities:

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

• Ability to prioritize tasks.

• Ability to embrace and promote MTI’s mission and vision.

• Ability to uphold and exemplify the organization’s core values.

• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers, and the public.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should apply through THIS LINK Within 06 working days (15 to 22 October 2024)