MEAL Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of MEAL Coordinator, the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Accountability (MEAL) Officer will support monitoring and evaluation activities across HIAS’s intervention, this includes process and tools development, data collection and analysis, reporting. MEAL Officer will work on the following areas: qualitative and quantitative data collection, assessment scheduling and coordination, data analysis and use, and quality monitoring.

The MEAL Officer will contribute to support HIAS’s partners to apply the standard monitoring approaches in line with HIAS’s strategy and framework. In addition to review the partners’ tools and database to ensure their accuracy which should meet the standard indicators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop the data collection tools and MEAL activities that provides accurate and usable figures and information.

• Assist in the design of information collection tools and interviews;
• Manage the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of data collection process;
• Organize data collection process/analyze this data. Take part and carry out assessments, evaluation and any other form of survey;
• Maintain projects progress tracking on a timely manner;
• Manage digital data collection using digital data collection technology of HIAS;
• Support Program teams in feeding the needed reports.

2. Partner’s Support

• Ensure that all the relevant partner staff knows, meets, and applies HIAS MEAL requirements;
• Ensure positive and effective coaching from HIAS to partner MEAL staff;
• Train the partners on program monitoring and data collection tools;
• Contribute to partnership monitoring by participating in partner review meetings and processes;
• Ensure follow up regular meetings with partner’s focal points (face to face and/or online).

3. Reporting:

• Develop and Revise monitoring activities reports for MEAL activities in the field support timely and quality submission of MEAL reporting sections;
• Lead the monthly data submissions for the Beneficiaries figures and outputs.

Often travels across the country will be required.

The deadline for the applications submission is May 31, CoB. 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

• Education to BSc/BA/BEng level in Social Sciences, Statistics or related field;
• Previous relevant experience, such as data collection and analysis, customer service, reporting;
• Demonstrated ability in community mobilization and community-level dialogue;
• Strong skills in excel and other data management software;
• Extensive experience in knowledge and database management (Excel, Access, PowerBI, Smartsheets, etc.);
• Fluent English and Ukrainian, both spoken and written;
• Experience of deliver data collection and MEAL trainings;
• Excellent communication and influencing skills;
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• Ability and willingness to travel into Project sites for regular monitoring visits;
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy;
• Self-Awareness.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required or permanent location. Location is subject to change based on programmatic needs. Flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing work environment with many crucial deadlines. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours of responsibilities as needed. 

SAMPLE HIRING PROCESS:

We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here’s a snapshot of our hiring process: 

Step 1: Submit your application!

Step 2: Phone screen with a Human Resources staff person.

Step 3: Interview with the hiring manager.

Step 4: Interview with a panel of HIAS employees.

Step 5: Reference check.

Step 6: Offer and background check.

Step 7: Start your professional journey with HIAS! 

Note: Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step. 

ABOUT US:

Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive. 

HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values. 

VISION:

HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity. 

MISSION:

Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives. 

VALUES:

Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalite •

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(Hachnasat Orchim)

We Welcome the Stranger

Justice • Justicia • Justice •
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We Pursue Justice

Empathy • Empatia • Empathie •
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We Approach our Clients with Empathy

Partnership • Companerismo • Cooperation •


(Chevruta)

We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership

Courage • Coraje • Courage • 

 (Ometz)

We Act with Courage to Build a Better World

Resilience • Resiliencia • Resilience • 
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We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience 

DIVERSITY:

HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status. 

SAFEGUARDING:

HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their coming into contact with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or any form of child abuse or neglect by our staff or associated personnel. Any candidate offered a job with HIAS will be expected to sign and adhere to HIAS’ Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. HIAS also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Likewise, HIAS will share this information when other organizations inquire about current and former HIAS staff as part of their recruitment process. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.