Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position: Meal Assistant
Location: Mongu, Western Province, Zambia
Contract duration: 4 months
Start date: September 1, 2020
Direct Line Manager: Meal Officer
OVERVIEW
Background
People in Need (PIN) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization with the headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic, providing humanitarian assistance and development aid all over the world. For more information, please see www.peopleinneed.cz
Our mission is to support and improve the livelihood of vulnerable people. We strive for open, informed, engaged and responsible society that would be able to address problems at home as well as in the world. We want to actively participate in shaping a society where cultural, ethnic, racial and other differences are a source of enrichment rather than conflict.
PIN’s office in Zambia is currently located in Mongu, Western province. PIN’s programme focusses on rural development using a multi-sectoral approach (agriculture, nutrition, food security, WASH, saving groups, maternal and child health, energy) and on good governance
Description of the Role
MEAL Assistant closely tracks projects’ M&E activities and ensures proper tools and processes are in place to allow for relevant and effective collection of data in the field (together with Field Coordinators and WASH Project Officer). She/he is also responsible for the roll out and implementation of CFRM (Community Feedback and Response Mechanism). .

Responsibilities:
• Provides technical support in activity and results-based monitoring (surveys, FGDs, KIIs, etc.) in the field, including ensuring that project teams and enumerators follow the instructions/agreed methodology
• Checks the quality of data collected continuously as it comes in, and follows up on any errors or challenges arising in the process
• Conducts data analysis and supports project teams in interpretation of findings, formulating recommendations and reporting
• Supports project teams in preparation for regular project review meetings, including regular update of ITT and meaningful reporting on indicators
• Regularly informs line manager about findings and about any issues arising from findings (present data in concise reports and fact sheets using PIN templates and share these with line manager for reporting and circulation – clusters, communities, etc. – as appropriate);
• Initiates independent monitoring visits of projects with the aim of receiving or validating data/information on specific projects and strengthening accountability (activity monitoring, distribution monitoring, post-distribution monitoring, Beneficiary Feedback Mechanisms, etc.)
• Supports organized storage of data collected
• Ensures that all the data related to the projects is updated and stored safely
• Programs survey questionnaires in KOBO and provides KOBO training to data collectors
• Supports project teams in planning for and during implementation of Community Feedback and Response Mechanism (CFRM) providing opportunity for beneficiaries to receive information about our commitment and standards, raise suggestions and recommendations for improvements, and understand protocols for action to be taken in response.
• Manages relevant Community Feedback and Response Mechanism (CFRM) tools, and tracks projects’ responses to complaints using standard PIN templates together with MEAL Officer
• Ensures CFRM analysis are being conducted regularly and lessons learned are feeding programming
• Guides programme teams in the use of all CFRM project templates as per PIN Zambia CRM Framework Policy and Procedures
Note: All the above key responsibilities are for guidance purpose only. Specific and detailed job responsibilities would form part of the job contract of the applicant selected for the position. Relocation and repatriation allowance will not be paid for the above position.

Job Skills: Not Specified

PERSON SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Work Experience and Knowledge
• Experience in data collection and analysis, and handling of electronic data collection tools
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Experience in the area of development and/or humanitarian aid work is an advantage
• Fluent in written and spoken English (knowledge of Silozi is an advantage)
• High ethical standards and ability to endorse principals of confidentiality
• Commitment to and understanding of PIN’s aims, values and principles
• Ability to use MS Office
• Good report-writing skills
• Advanced skills in data collection and analysis
• Willingness and eagerness to learn new things
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines
• Ability to assess problems and recommend solutions
Education
• Full grade 12 certificate
• Degree in social sciences, development, analysis or mathematics or any relevant field

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
APPLICATION PROCESS
• Please submit your application including a detailed CV (Max 2pages), copies of academic credentials/certificates, salary expectation and other data by filling in the form found on this link https://airtable.com/shrRBsihqj588KnSg 
• All completed application must clearly mention on top the position applied for and must reach to above address of People in Need office before, August 17, 2020 17:00 Hours (CAT)
• Due to limited resources, Human Resource will only contact the shortlisted candidates.
• If selected for interviews, these candidates will be expected to complete a short written assessment test before the formal interview
• Any offer made will be conditional on receipt of 3 or more favourable written reference(s) (from your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference). In case clarification is required post the receipt of complete reference forms, People in Need reserves the right to call the referees.
• Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply

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