Grants and MEAL Manager – Afghanistan at Geneva Call

Mission

Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting respect for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence. Geneva Call is currently focusing its efforts on banning the use of anti-personnel mines, protecting children from the effects of armed conflict, prohibiting sexual violence in armed conflict and the protection of the medical mission.

Role

Under the supervision of the Head of Mission, the Grants and MEAL Manager ensures the organization’s highest standards of compliance with donor requirements, lead the monitoring and evaluation activities of the country office and contributes to the policy analysis and advocacy activities.

Main activities*

MEAL:*

• Working with the Head of Program, support the development of the MEAL plan in country.
• Conduct an initial review of data collection tools and collection processes to support the development of project and country-level database.
• Develop indicator tracking tools and MEAL matrix for all projects.
• Develop the necessary reporting tools, including online/offline surveys, training reports, pre-post tests, etc.
• Train the team in using the different tools and in data collection.
• Develop quality monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Develop success stories based on the reports received.
• Establish context-relevant beneficiary feedback mechanisms, ensuring meaningful participation of service users and community members.
• Develop a system to monitor the policies and practices of armed organizations at local and national level in terms of civilian protection.
• Lead the team in gathering secondary data and developing needs’ assessment based on available external reports.
• Manage the development of baselines and end-lines.
• Support Program Team in conducting mid-term and after-action review meetings.
• Encourage regular communication with communities through focus group discussions to monitor the evolution of protection challenges.

GRANTS MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING:

• Liaise wit GC’s HQ grant management unit and regional office to ensure timely award and grant amendment processing.
• Lead, follow up, and coordinate the timely close out of grant contracts.
• Work closely with the program and finance teams to develop standard reporting templates, and a reporting calendar for all report submissions (establishing clear internal and external deadlines).
• Share email reminders each month with reporting templates that will support improved narrative and logframe reporting and timely donor submissions.
• Review project proposals.
• Review grants agreements.
• Coordinate the development of sub-grant agreements and any subsequent modifications.
• Lead in the development of interim and final reports.
• Regularly develop ad-hoc reports to be shared with existing or potential donors.
• Liaise with Finance Department to ensure documentation of expenses and compliance of financial documentation with donor requirements.
• Lead the communication with donors during audits, field visits and spot checks.
• Contribute to represent the organization towards donors.
• If opportunities of consortiums come up, ensure smooth contractual coordination with the lead partner/sub-partner.
• Lead with the Head of Program the monthly program review meeting.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Acting Head of Programs during its leave.
• Additional tasks based related to MEAL, Grants and Advocacy, based on the Head of Mission’s request.
• The Head of Mission may request additional support to the consultant in line with the above ToR, when it comes to policy analysis, advocacy, MEAL and the development of IHL related material.

Qualifications*MAIN QUALIFICATIONS:*

• Understanding and respect for organizational principles, vision, mission and confidentiality.
• Strong logic and organizational skills, flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Ability to take responsibility, proactive and efficient functioning, strong communication skills.
• Experience in drafting interim & final reports for donors.
• Experience in conducting and drafting needs’ assessment.
• Experience in engaging with international stakeholders through advocacy or research.
• Experience working in consortium with other organizations.
• Knowledge of IHL and Human Rights Law.
• In-depth understanding of the Afghan political context.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 years in a humanitarian/human rights/protection organisation with a similar role and with increasing level of responsibilities.
• Prior experience in Afghanistan is required.

EDUCATION:

• Completed Master Degree in Political Science, Law or any other relevant field.
• A degree in International Humanitarian Law or Human Rights Law would also be an asset.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• IT Tools (MS Office, Excel, email).
• Demonstrable knowledge of issues of humanitarian affairs and capacity for in-depth analysis.
• Data collection and analysis.
• Report/Policy Paper/Advocacy paper writing with highest standards of English.

LANGUAGES:

• Required: Excellent English, especially in writing.
• Dari/Farsi or Pashto would be an asset.

Conflict of interest

Any candidate affiliated to, or openly supporting, one or more interest groups opposed to the Foundation’s principles and values, or whose previous position could engender safety issues for co-workers at Appel de Genève / Geneva Call, will be excluded from this selection process. The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the Geneva Call Performance Management guidelines. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

• Job Description
• Action plan
• Performance Review Template

Conditions

• Position: Grants and MEAL Manager – Afghanistan
• Fixed term contract
• 100%
• Location of work: Kabul, Afghanistan
• Preferred start date: May 1st, 2022