Meal Officer at World Vision

Meal Officer at World Vision

World Vision Kigoma, Kigoma Region, Tanzania

Full-time · Entry level

About the job

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities

Implement monitoring, evaluation, impact measurement, and reporting system in KITIKI project initiatives
Spearheaded development, review, and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plan in collaboration with project team and partners.
Test and adapt project theory of change in collaboration with other staff and partners
Facilitate the development of annual plans as per donor requirements and WVI guidelines and support the revision of work plans.
Take part in the preparation, review, and compilation of the project’s monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
Take lead in monitoring and evaluation events such as baseline, mid-term reviews, and final evaluation exercises. Participate in the engagement of project-hired consultants, including writing their Terms of Reference (TOR) and providing them with the logistical support they need as carry out their contracted duties.
Facilitate learning and reflection sessions with staff or partners for the purpose of exploring information and answers around the project learning agenda.
Formulate and Implement key performance indicators (KPI) and deliverables for the project and monitor them throughout the duration of the projects
Effective Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) system for improved project performance

End Results

Effective Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) system for improved project performance
Implement project Learning, Information, and Knowledge system
Leading project efforts to analyze and reflect on the data and information to determine the impacts it is making towards improved project achievements.
Maintain project database in WV’s Horizon platform and S4T data in MIS Savix/DreamSave.
Lead project efforts to document challenges/obstacles and lessons and best practices, including their application for improved project and organizational performance
Package and disseminate quality program initiative information to different audiences and for project quality purposes
Lead documentation of best practices and ensure the most significant success stories are published and included in the reports and shared.
Establish the status of implementation of operations audit/reviews recommendations for management action.
Lessons learned captured for review and adjustment of project design towards enhanced performance.

End Results

Lessons learned captured for review and adjustment of project design towards enhanced performance.
Build the capacity of staff, partners, and community in MEAL
Develop and disseminate monitoring templates including tools to the project team
Train staff, partners, and community on project monitoring tools for effective and quality M&E system
Improved capacity of MEAL for project team and partners

End Results

Improved capacity of MEAL for project team and partners
Networking, visibility, and donor recognition
Establish and maintain good relations with partners, LGAs, and stakeholders with regard to implementation and accountability.
Ensures project interventions and donors are recognized by the government, partners, and communities through project branding, and participation in different forums including national, zonal, regional, and local events.
Develop and support effective linkages and collaboration with key public institutions in the relevant field.
Represent the project in various assigned learning and sharing meetings/workshops/conferences.

End Results

Build a network and create a positive image about the project, WVT and WFP in general

Knowledge/Qualifications For The Role

Other duties as assigned by the employer

Required Professional Experience

Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in MEAL position.
Should be conversant with different impact measuring systems.
Prior experience with INGOs, WFP, and other UN Agencies projects is an added advantage.
Facilitation skills in training or facilitating staff DM&E issues.
Must be computer literate
A good team player
Good communication and good interpersonal skills
Needs excellent English language skills, both oral and written
Must be a good writer.

Required Education, Training, License, Registration, And Certification

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Minimum Qualification required: BA/BSc Degree in Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness, Sociology, Community development, Statistics, and other related fields.
Must have certification in academic or job training on a MEAL-related field.
Preferred Knowledge And Qualifications
Strong prior experience with online data management, data collection, use of mobile data systems, logical framework, data analysis and presentation, and report writing.
Strong commitment to WV Values, Mission and Vision.
Programming Skills.
Computer skills and statistical package.
Skills in Research methodology
Analytical skills

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field.
Travel: 20% Domestic/international travel is required.
On call: 5%.

Physical Requirements
Must be able to work in rural areas.
Job Location: This position will Based in Kakonko, Kigoma
Language Requirements: Fluent in both Swahili and English languages.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

KITIKI Project Manager
Direct reporting.
Evidence & Learning Manager
Matrix Line management and Technical oversight on DME Functions and project management issues
Other Project Staffs
Co-working
Local Government Authorities.
Work together in project implementation including co-planning, review and reporting.
Project Partners
Collaboration As required

DECISION MAKING

All decisions will be endorsed by the KITIKI Project Manager

CORE COMPETENCIES

Be Safe and Resilient
Deliver Results
Build Relationships
Be Accountable
Learn and Develop
Improve and Innovate
Partner and Collaborate
Embrace Change
Model Self-Management
Engage, Influence, Lead, and Grow Others
Run an Effective and Agile Organisation
Develop the Organisation for the Future

Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only
Applicant Types Accepted:Local Applicants Only

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