Vacancy Annoucement: MEAL Officer, based in Bima/Dompu, NTB

 About the organisation:

Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia (YRII) is an independent humanitarian and development organization. YRII, previously Islamic Relief Worldwide in Indonesia as globally with Islamic Relief Worldwide we have been fighting poverty and injustice for 30 years, in a world where more than three billion people still live in poverty.

Country Purpose:

Islamic Relief Worldwide in Indonesia has been operating since 2003, and officially became the Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia in January 2022. The objective of the Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia program is to contribute to the social welfare of the Indonesian people and to alleviate suffering. The main sector for the programme include:

·       Water and Sanitation

·       Sustainable livelihood

·       Education

·       Child Welfare

·       Shelter

·       Disaster Risk Reduction

The geographical area: NTB, Aceh, Central Sulawesi, West Sulawesi and Jakarta Province and will be expanded to all regions of Indonesia according to the development of the organization. The implementation of the program is carried out directly by YRII or through cooperation partners.

Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia is seeking  MEAL Officer based in Bima/Dompu, NTB.

Reporting Line:

Post holder would directly report to MEAL Coordinator in Lombok.

Job Summary:

The MEAL Officer will be responsible for collecting, storing, analyzing data and producing project related documentation and reports during the project implementation period. This position will assist the local partners in implementing systems to ensure the effective, accurate and sustainable collection of information and data as it relates to climate change project called BUCRACCE (Building Community Resilience Against Climate Change). S/he will ensure efficient and timely submission of accurate reports from all project partners and will maintain an appropriate filling system of received data and reports from them. S/he will also perform and assist local partners in conducting MRV (measurement, Reporting, Verification) of GHG mitigation. S/he will also work closely with the agroforestry and climate change specialists and relevant staff in project design, research, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. The post will involve traveling to project sites in 20 villages 3 districts/city Bima and Dompu

Specific Skills and Responsibilities:

 ·       Establish business as usual scenarios so as to track progress made by the BUCRACCE Project;

·       Track progress towards the achievement of the project objectives;

·       Follow up a recommendation of feasibility study report developed by the external consultant to meet with the project implementation.

·       Assess the current capacity of the local partners and assist them in terms of knowledge and practices to monitor, archive, analyze and communicate MRV data;

·       Review of documents, work plans, TORs, progress reports and midterm evaluation report (if any) to assess progress made in the implementation of various activities of the BUCRACCE project;

·       Assess and critic the activities and strategies put in place by BUCRACCE project partners in implementing the project;

·       Capture the roles played by different stakeholders in the implementation of the project and proffer a more participatory approach;

·       Submit regular monthly MEAL report including MUR not later than the first week in every month

·       Ensure and assist the local partners in deploying required MEAL activities in each project stage according to MEAL framework

·       Maintain CRM related activities including record and analyze the CRM log

·       Provide training on data collection and input, information systems and standards to local partners

·       Performs other related duties, as may be assigned by the project manager or direct supervisor

 

Key Competencies:

·       Demonstrated ability to conduct/oversee evaluations, reviews, assessments, etc.

·       Proven experience in facilitating training and transfer of knowledge and skills.

·       Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods.

·       Excellent written and oral communication skills in English,

·       Organizational and time management skills required;

·       Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

·       Competence in Information Technology (IT will be an asset)

Experience/Education:

·       The applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in development studies management, environment and other related subjects, and formal training in monitoring and evaluation, with at least 3-5 years’ experience in MEAL related jobs. Master’s Degree in a related field will be an added advantage;

·       Past experience in working and managing any Government/Non-Governmental Organizations will be an added advantage;

·       Past experience in managing climate change mitigation and adaptation projects will be much added advantaged

Strong interest in development work with respect for confidentiality and commitment to Islamic Relief overall aims and objectives, including gender, equality, and equal opportunities in all aspects of Islamic Relief’s work.

Islamic Relief is a faith based-non government organization that respects diversity and inclusiveness. Applicants from diverse religions, gender, race, and physical impairment are encouraged to apply

Accountability:

All Islamic Relief team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field project

Safeguarding:

Islamic Relief Worldwide participates in the inter-Agency Misconduct Scheme to ensure that our operations and programs, staff, representatives, children, young people and people at risk are protected against the risk of harm and abuse. With a zero-tolerance approach Islamic Relief in Indonesia is committed to responding appropriately and constructively to any and all information related to safeguarding issues during recruitment process.

How to apply:

Please send only your application letter and CV to the email address:

irid.recruitment@islamic-relief.or.id

Applications submit directly to Islamic Relief Indonesia Office will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The deadline for submitting applications:   20 January 2022