Job Description

Posted on: 14 March   2024

Department: IDPs

End Date: 21 March  2024

 Job Title : M&E Assistant 

Location : Aden, Lahj Governorate

Starting date: At Soon

Background

Society for Humanitarian Solidarity (SHS) is a nonprofit humanitarian NGO based in Yemen. It was founded in 1995. SHS, winner of the Nansen refugee award in 2011, for its dedicated work in providing the assistance to refugees and migrants who arrive in Yemen. SHS is a trusted implementing partner to more than 5 international organizations operating in Yemen. SHS has built a strong career and trust among the local community and the international organizations through its tenure in providing assistance to the IDPS and most vulnerable groups.

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The M&E assistant will assist the team in tracking progress of key indicators and provide timely report to the M&E Officer. He/ She will be responsible for data gathering, collation and reporting activities of the Profiling and intention survey program.

The role of the M&E Assistant is to support the M&E Officer in the implementation of the M&E work plan and contribute to achieving and improving the quality of the program/project. He/ She is responsible of carrying out M&E activities in the field.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Working closely with M&E Officer and Senior Shelter / CCCM Officer to establish a mechanism for data collection tools (quantitative and qualitative) and reporting to ensure all data quality requirements are met.
• Develop tracking tools for projects’ indicators to ensure that activities are tracked according to agreed plans.
• Provide support to the program team in compiling M&E reports, stressing the importance of data quality, indicator-based reporting and analysis of trends and the achievement of program objectives/outcomes.
• Work with the Profiling and intention survey Coordinator to support the Program team in the weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and final reporting, ensuring that the reporting meets donor expectations and requirements.
• Ensure that program team submit timely and accurate reports.
• Organize, design, plan and carry out the collection, verification, analysis, compilation and dissemination of M&E data.
• Conduct regular field visits to the targeted areas to track progress against indicators. 
• Work closely with the Project Manager to guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with project staff, implementing partners, and primary stakeholders.
• Support the dissemination of quality data for decision making and feedback via regular information sharing with stakeholders and beneficiaries, and through publication of key project successes.
• Compiling and analyzing collected data in order to identify lessons learned and any gaps or problems, sharing results in project reflection meetings and reporting any concerns to the Project Manager and Senior Shelter / CCCM Officer and appropriate program staff.
• In coordination with Shelter/CCCM Officer, implement the Accountability Mechanism, including preparations of tools for feedback and complaint collecting and recording, and responding.
• Regularly collect case studies, success stories, and human-interest stories that tell an interactive story of the development impact of project activities.
• Perform other relevant duties and responsibilities required and requested by the Project Manager or programs.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to SHS and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

ACCOUNTABILITY

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: MEAL Officer 

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Senior Shelter / CCCM Officer / Profiling and intention survey Coordinator

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: 

Education: Diploma in Economics, Rural Development, Business, Administration, statistics or related subject. previous experience working in humanitarian projects. 

Experience: 

Previous experience working in humanitarian projects.

Competency and Skills 

•  knowledge about M&E concepts and methodologies (quantitative & qualitative)
• strategic, critical, and analytical thinking skills.
•  Experience in data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing (Mobile Data Collection a strong advantage)
• Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Working with a team or perform tasks alone.
• Commitment to and understanding of SHS aims, values and principles.
• Professional, good organizational capacity, good human relationships and team spirit, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Fluency in English

Language 

Professional working level in Arabic and English languages. 

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Able to travel to field often.
• High communication skills.
• Flexibility.
• Perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• Respect deadlines.
• Pay attention to details.
• Adapted to work under pressure.