Overview
The MEAL Assistant is responsible for collecting and verifying data from beneficiaries, both in person and by phone, using digital tools. The role contributes to program effectiveness by ensuring data accuracy and completeness, and involves participating in field visits and maintaining data security.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect data using tablets with the Kobo face-to-face or by phone.
- Register data into relevant data collection forms as needed.
- Enter, check, clean, analyse, and manage database data as requested.
- Conduct data verification and validation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Participate in field visits.
- Conduct phone-based interviews as part of needs assessments or other data collection efforts as needed.
- Ensure the confidentiality and security of all collected data, adhering to data protection policies and procedures.
- Maintain secure handling and storage of sensitive information, including encryption and access controls.
- Generate reports and dashboards.
- Support the MEAL team with additional tasks as needed, including support for assessments, evaluations, and monitoring visits.
Required Experience
- At least 1 year of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of programs or relevant experience.
- Experience in Excel, KoboCollect, CommCare.
- Experience in data collection, data management, and analysis is highly desirable.
- Familiarity and comprehension with database designs and management.
- Experience working with humanitarian organizations, preferably in MEAL related roles (Desirable).
- Experience supporting partners and field teams in data collection, reporting and quality assurance (Desirable).
- Experience conducting focus group discussions, key informant interviews (Desirable).
- Previous experience working with accountability mechanisms, including feedback and reporting channels (Desirable).
Qualifications
• College degree (at least completed school education).
