The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, working in more than 40 countries to provide appropriate assistance with a rights-based approach to refugees, asylum seekers, displaced persons internal, repatriated and migrants. DRC has been present in Colombia since 2011 with a focus on Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) and providing support to the population affected by the conflict in the south of the country, but in 2018 it expands its operations in response to the Venezuelan crisis. DRC Colombia currently implements a humanitarian response focused on protection for Venezuelan and returned Colombian refugees and migrants in Colombian cities such as Riohacha, Barranquilla and Bogotá, currently also incorporating activities in the municipality of Barbacoas and Norte de Santander.
About work:
The main objective of the MEAL Team Leader is to support the MEAL Manager, in the implementation of the strategy to monitor and evaluate the quality of programs according to internal indicators, donor indicators, and monitoring and evaluation principles. He will carry out strategic activities of monitoring indicators, reporting and control of means of verification, supervising officers, MEAL assistants and Hel line assistants, eventually accompanying the field teams in field activities.
Under direct supervision of the MEAL Manager, it will have to be articulated with the programmatic team of the northern zone (Atlántico, La Guajira and Catatumbo) within the framework of the MEAL strategy, articulated with the Area Managers (AM) of each Base.
Geographic scope
The MEAL Team leader will be based in the Barranquilla office and will be responsible for effectively and professionally supporting MEAL activities related to the different programs implemented in the North zone. He will also make occasional trips to Riohacha, Maicao and the area. from Catatumbo when required
Responsibilities:
Quality Management:
- Design and Support the implementation of the MEAL program for DRC humanitarian programs.
- Responsible for the development of monitoring plans (MEP), which contribute to demonstrating the impact of DRC actions
- Together with the MEAL Manager, guarantee that the programs have a kick off, where the good practices of the different programs can be evidenced and that synergies can be generated between them.
- Ensure high data quality by ensuring accurate data collection, entry and uploading, as well as basic information analysis.
- Manage joint cross-sector assessments, assessments, baseline and end-line studies, etc.
- Ensure the standardization of the Means of verification, established for each DRC Humanitarian program.
- Under the supervision of the MEAL Manager, Coordinate MEAL activities with partner organizations, in the projects in which the DRC is associated.
Monitoring:
- Ensure that the DRC monitoring and tracking system is updated in the assigned offices.
- Support the design and testing of tracking tools to be used during activities and assistance.
- During field monitoring activities, ensure that beneficiaries are treated with respect, confidentiality, and informed consent.
Reporting and information management:
- Ensure the development of appropriate monitoring, tracking and reporting systems, tools and templates that improve product monitoring and program quality.
- Promote and ensure the use of data for decision-making processes, Coordinated with the AMs.
- Produce regular monitoring reports to ensure programs have accurate and useful data to inform project development.
- Participate in the internal evaluation of the program
Accountability:
- In conjunction with the MEAL Manager Develop and continually update the accountability strategy and lead the implementation of complaints and feedback mechanisms in the programs that are carried out.
- Ensure activities comply with DRC’s Community Accountability principles
Knowledge of Indicators of the Project(s):
- Regularly review the indicators of the assigned project or projects.
- Make updates to the indicators, when there are extensions or amendments to the projects.
Management and articulation:
- Liaise with programs and operations to ensure effective monitoring at the bases.
- Technically coordinate the MEAL teams of the assigned bases
- Articulate with the IM information management unit, in the management of the assigned databases.
Minimum required experience and skills:
- Minimum 3 years of related work experience
- Specific experience in humanitarian assistance programs, related to MEAL functions.
- Experience in supervision and monitoring of personnel
- Field work experience in the monitoring and evaluation sector of humanitarian projects;
- Experience in supporting the implementation of MEAL strategies including the production of surveys with statistical and qualitative relevance;
- Experience working in multicultural environments.
- Excellent command of MS Office, especially Excel
- Good management and administration of databases.
- Management of information collection systems (KOBO, Survey Monkey) Good knowledge of written and spoken English
Education:
Professional in Economics, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related professional field. Desirable specialization or Master’s degree in political science, economics, statistics, international cooperation, humanitarian assistance, or other similar fieldsLanguages:
All DRC roles require the incumbent to master the DRC core competencies:
- Achieve excellence: focus on achieving results and ensuring efficient processes
- Collaboration: involve relevant parties and encourage feedback
- Take the initiative: take ownership and initiative while pursuing innovation
- Communicate: listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrate integrity: act in accordance with the DRC vision and values
We offer:
- The opportunity to belong to one of the best NGOs worldwide.
- Access to more than 1,000 free online trainings and certificates.
- Prepaid medicine, 100% coverage of the policy for the employee and special price for beneficiaries.
- Fixed-term national contract for 6 months, with all legal benefits, renewable according to performance and availability of funds.
- Salary starting at $6,748,000 according to the candidate’s experience.
- Estimated start date: February 15, 2024
- Salary and conditions in accordance with the terms of employment in Colombia.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter (1 page) and a current resume (no longer than 3 pages).
Application closing date: Friday, February 2, 2023 at 11:59 am. Local Time.