Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Expert

National Rural Support Programme (NRSP)

Multiple Cities, Pakistan

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PKR. 200,000 - 300,000/Month

1. Develop and Implement MEAL Frameworks

Design and implement comprehensive MEAL frameworks that align with the project objectives, ensuring systematic monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes for all project components.

2. Establish Data Collection and Management Systems

Develop robust data collection tools and methodologies (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups) to gather quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of project data.

3. Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Monitor project progress against established KPIs, targets, and milestones, providing regular updates and reporting to project management, donors, and stakeholders.

4. Facilitate Evidence-Based Decision-Making

Analyze collected data and generate actionable insights to inform project adjustments and improvements, ensuring evidence-based decision-making and adaptive project management.

5. Ensure Accountability Mechanisms

Design and implement accountability mechanisms that enable beneficiaries and stakeholders to provide feedback on project performance, ensuring transparency and responsiveness in project implementation.

6. Conduct Impact Assessments and Learning Exercises

Lead the design and execution of mid-term reviews, final evaluations, and impact assessments to measure project outcomes and identify lessons learned, facilitating knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

7. Capacity Building for MEAL Systems

Provide training and technical support to project staff and local partners on MEAL concepts, tools, and practices to strengthen their capacity in data collection, reporting, and evaluation.

8. Develop Reporting Tools and Templates

Design and standardize reporting templates and guidelines for regular reporting to donors, project partners, and stakeholders, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance with donor requirements.

9. Facilitate Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Establish platforms (e.g., learning workshops, seminars) to promote knowledge sharing and disseminate lessons learned and best practices among project teams, partners, and stakeholders.

10. Ensure Compliance with Donor and Organizational MEAL Standards

Ensure all MEAL activities comply with donor guidelines and organizational MEAL standards, while also promoting alignment with national and international best practices.

Skills

Fluent in English Cooordination Skills Computer Knowledge Proposals Writing Skills Report Writing Skills

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Department:

NRSP Projects

Job Location:

Hyderabad, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Masters

Degree Title:

Master\\\\\\\'s in social sciences, International Development or relevant field.

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Minimum Experience:

15 Years (Strong analytical skills, proficiency in data coExperience with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, as well as data analysis tools, is often required)

Apply Before:

Oct 15, 2024

Posting Date:

Sep 14, 2024

National Rural Support Programme (NRSP)

N.G.O./Social Services - Bahawalpur, Hyderabad

Established in 1991, NRSP is the largest Rural Support Programme in the country in terms of outreach, staff and development activities. It is a not for profit organization registered under Section 42 of Companies Ordinance 1984. NRSP's mandate is to alleviate poverty by harnessing people's potential and undertake development activities in Pakistan. It has a presence in 46 Districts in all the four Provinces including Azad Jammu and Kashmir through Regional Offices and Field Offices. NRSP is currently working with more than half a million poor households organized into a network of more than 57,179 Community Organizations. With sustained incremental growth, it is emerging as Pakistan's leading engine for poverty reduction and rural development.