Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern is currently recruiting the below post:
Job Code: 23-015-RH (You must quote this code on your application)
Job Title: MEAL Coordinator
Location: Grand Bassa County
Reporting To: MEAL Advisor
Responsible For: M&E Manager, M&E Officer, Programme Quality Officer, and Gender & Diversity Officer
Contract duration: Open Ended

Job Purpose: You will manage the MEAL team to ensure high-quality programming and learning through quantitative and qualitative monitoring and accountability to beneficiaries of Concern’s programmes. You will coordinate the implementation and maintenance of the country program learning agenda. You will also support the MEAL Advisor and Programme Director on efforts to better integrate crosscutting issues, particularly gender equality, in our programmes as well as internally as an organisation.
Main Responsibilities:
Supporting Programmes on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Revise and update Concern’s MEAL Strategy for Liberia, including standard protocols, procedures and modes of engagement for different points in proposal development, the project cycle, and for interventions in different sectors; provide technical advice and supervision for conducting research on new programme proposals and support the preparation of project concept notes, proposals, logical frameworks in line with Concern’s Results Based Management guidelines, ensuring Concern’s and/or donor’s standard indicators are used consistently; Participate in and actively contribute to programme coordination meetings and planning sessions; Work with programme teams and partners to ensure M&E plans are in place and followed and that reporting templates are up-to-date, effective and appropriate; Support the design of surveys for on-going interventions, liaising as necessary with Concern’s Programme Approaches Learning Unit (PALU) team and technical advisors in Dublin; Support the establishment of monthly project achievement review meetings to keep senior staff and programmes staff aware of targets and achievements according to the project log frame; Review and revise M&E reports providing feedback and quality assurance on data analysis and writing before sharing with external parties. This includes supporting programme teams in the writing of donor reports; Act as focal point and work cooperatively for the planning and implementation of M&E activities throughout the programme cycle (baseline, midline, endline, evaluation) of Concern, partners and consortium members; Document, advise and implement learning on M&E tools and strategy being fully incorporated into programme design; Strengthen links with M&E departments in other NGOs through effective and on-going coordination, information-sharing and results dissemination at regional level and national level; Research and advise on up to date monitoring and evaluation techniques, including remote quality control measures, in line with programme and MEAL objectives.
Accountability
Promote accountability and ensure compliance with the requirements of the Code of Conduct and its associated policies Anti-Fraud Policy and Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), ensuring the effective functioning of the Complaint Response Mechanism (CRM) to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources.
Advise on the establishment and maintenance of proper feedback mechanisms in line with accountability standards, including refining digital feedback mechanisms for beneficiaries; Support programming and field staff to ensure that projects are designed and carried out with participation from communities and that information is shared with affected communities.
Information Management
In conjunction with programme teams, design remote management data collection tools including use of Digital Data Gathering tools; Contribute to donor reports on project deliverables; Improve the storage and dissemination of information within the programme; Advise on appropriate data collection technologies, including database storage and management.
Learning
Ensure that all assessment/evaluation reports meet Concern and DAC criteria, and promote the integration of recommendations and lessons learnt in project planning and future programming; Support MEAL team implementation of programme assessment, surveys and evaluations; Lead learning reviews and documentation for all projects, appropriate to length, scale and complexity; Lead on operational research components connected to programme implementation
Partnerships
Work with the MEAL departments of Concern’s local partners to ensure effective monitoring systems and tools are in place, which address indicators set out in project proposals and partnership agreements. Provide technical advice and support where needed; Ensure that learning from partnership projects is systematically captured and shared between partners.
Capacity Building
Lead and advise MEAL and programmes staff, contributing to their capacity building and career development; Line manage and coach all team members to ensure they fully understand outcomes which are expected of them, through Concern’s Performance Development Reviews system (PDR’s); Capacity building of national project staff and partners with updates on training materials and technical knowhow; Build the capacity of the M&E team and wider programme team in the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, including the organisation of training seminars; Ensure team members are aware of core Concern policies and procedures relevant to their work, and with the support of others, carry out regular briefings on these policies, including the Code of Conduct and its Associated policies, security management, accountability. Contribute to the implementation of these policies.
Experience & Qualification:
∙ Preference for a Master’s level degree in development studies, social policy or a related subject, but consideration will be given to candidates with a related undergraduate degree and previous experience working at management level on MEAL.
∙ Experience in remote management
∙ Experience working in Field
∙ A strong understanding of Gender programming
∙ A background in operational research
∙ Experience of working with partners.
∙ Knowledge of Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere and Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS). Strong interest in the application of Information and Communication Technology to MEAL
∙ Previous experience in M&E of humanitarian and development programmes and strong understanding of M&E principles and processes, including database management, reporting etc.
∙ Demonstrable experience in the nurturing of organisational learning in programmes.
∙ Strong facilitation and training skills with diverse audiences of NGO practitioners.
∙ A strong understanding of the management of knowledge within NGOs or development organisations and an ability to link this to system development. ∙ Computer literate with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Word.
∙ Strong leadership skills and ability to manage change effectively.
∙ Delegation, time management and prioritizing skills and coping with broad range of demands
∙ High level of critical thinking and proven high quality analytical skills and problem solving abilities.
How to apply:
By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 23-015-RH MEAL Coordinator clearly in the SUBJECT LINE. By Hand to HR Department, Concern Worldwide, Building Number-5 Andalucía’s Complex Compound Number-2, Between 6th & 7th Streets Sinkor Beachside, Behind Home City Furniture Store, Monrovia.
JOB CODE 23-015-RH MEAL Coordinator clearly indicated on the envelope.
Applications must include the following:
∙ JOB CODE 23-015-RH MEAL Coordinator letter of application stating why you believe you are the best suited for the position. ∙ A copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) giving active daytime contacts.
∙ Names and addresses of two (2) work-related referees with professional e-mail addresses.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 4 PM on Friday 9th June 2023.
FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies
Concern has an organizational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.
Concern Worldwide is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society. While all applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.