ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover — providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again.
In April 2022 ZOA started in Ukraine with relief activities for IDPs in Uzhgorod and Zakarpattia region. Today our teams work in Chernihiv and, Sumy covering northern Ukraine,and in Kryvij Rih and, Mykolaiv, covering Kherson and southern Ukraine. The focus of ZOA’s programming is on the most vulnerable people in rural areas with large scale cash, shelter, WASH and livelihood programmes. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.
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Objective of the position
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer is responsible for implementation of ZOA monitoring and evaluation activities at community level throughout ZOA’s programme areas. The main purpose of the position is to support ZOA Ukraine in conducting monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of data, the analysis and interpretation of that data into MEAL reports for internal management of the project, and the writing of numeric and narrative reports for the management.
Main activities
Tasks, responsibilities:
In close coordination with the MEAL Coordinator, Manager of Programme Quality and the project team, the MEAL Officer will develop, review, and implement a project monitoring and evaluation framework.
Programme Quality
- Collect data and information;
- Participate in MEAL activities in the field by conducting surveys, interviews and focus group discussions among (potential) ZOA beneficiaries
- Supervise and support surveyors (ZOA staff or enumerators) during data collection processes (assessments and PDMs)
- Support teams in the use of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning tools
2. Monitor and evaluate overall programme progress towards achieving the planned goals and objectives,
3. In close collaboration with the implementing partners, collects data against agreed-upon indicators;
4. Develop and update the MEAL plan and MEAL calendar
5. Participate in administrative and logistical planning, preparation and organisation of evaluation missions;
6. Support partner organisations in the implementation of MEAL related activities;
7. Maintain data storage platforms for ZOA (SharePoint);
8. Ensure the ZOA Integrity Framework (Code Of Conduct, Reporting Complaints, Addressing Complaints) and Child Protection Policy are adhered to and implemented in all activities;
9. Write qualitative and quantitative reports, lessons learned and case studies from the project’s activities.
10. Any other MEAL duty as may be assigned by the line manager.
Сompetencies
Knowledge / Experience
- Bachelor in IT, Data Science or analytics, relevant field or proven work experience
- Minimum working experience of 1−2 years
- Good technical skills in monitoring and evaluation and experience with both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
- Strong data analysis skills
- Good report writing skills.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and Power Point. Analytical and presentation software (Power BI, SPSS) will be an advantage.
- Experience in ODK or KOBO data collection tools.
- Fluency in Ukrainian & English language (writing and speaking)
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Data analysis
- Communicative, open and decisive
- Result-oriented in a team approach
- Proactive and focused
Attitude
Flexibility and adaptability;
- Service and participatory attitude
- Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity;
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.
Special requirements
- Regular travel throughout Mykolaiv & Kherson Oblast
- Based in the Kryvyi Rih field office
Please note that, given the current circumstances, the organisation is unable to offer exemptions from mobilisation.
We value diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities and welcome applications from all qualified candidates who share our commitment to ZOA’s mission and values ((see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity) .
Candidates are expected to familiarise themselves with ZOA’s policies and procedures before the interview. These can be found on our website: Codes and policies | ZOA
CV’s of no more than 3 pages in length are appreciated. Candidates will be selected on a rolling basis.
Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. An assessment may be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.
Please note that ZOA is subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including reference checks carries out background (including COTER: check your name on counter-terrorism lists) for all candidates as part of the recruitment process.
By submitting an application, you confirm your consent to the collection and processing of your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.