SayPro MEAL Coordinator – Afghanistan – Kabul

 Starting date : ASAP Duration of Mission : 6 months Localisation : Kaboul, Afghanistan PUI all around the world With its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale : Supports close to 6 millions beneficiaries With more than 100 Millions € yearly budget Present in 24 countries, on 5 continents Thanks to the work and commitment of : More than 2500 national staffs Around 225 expatriates from 45 different nationalities And 120 employees at HQ PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity. Learn more on our history, our values, our areas of intervention. Focus on our activities in Afghanistan Our mission in Afghanistan has been open since since 1980. PUI is developing its integrated approach in Health, Nutrition, MHPSS and Water-Hygiene-Sanitation. In addition, PUI works on a fixed-site intervention via primary health centers or first aid centers, in support of certain hospitals, or via the deployment of mobile clinics in the most remote areas. Today, the mission consists of 6 main projects, some of which are linked. What about the MEAL Coordinator - Kabul ? As Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator you will be responsible for guiding the overall MEAL strategy and implementation or related activities within projects while providing timely and relevant information to stakeholders. For this purpose, you will be responsible for : Strategy: You will lead the design and the roll-out of a sound and adapted-to-context MEAL strategy and operational guidance integrating cross-cutting issues (gender, protection, accountability, do-no-harm, community participation, disability, etc.). Training and technical support: You will provide a methodological support to all program teams on technical questions linked to MEAL and cross-cutting issues such as: design of MEAL plan, quantitative and qualitative data collection, measure of indicators, complaint response mechanism, “do no harm” analysis, terms of references of internal and external evaluations etc.) Monitoring and evaluation: You will look over the quality and relevance of internal monitoring and evaluation activities, recommendations and analysis produced by your department (studies, maps…). Accountability: You will make sure your department is cross-cutting and well integrated with all departments (functional links) as well as coherent with all coordinators and managers. Human Resources Management: You will support training of program teams within your fields of expertise. Knowledge building: You will contributes to institutional knowledge building and improvement of MEAL methods and techniques. The challenges that await you : - There is insufficient capacity in-country to implement MEAL activities, though the mission has laid down solid fundamentals and many processes are well-enrooted; - Challenges with the recruitment of female staff and freedom of movement of the female colleagues may impact MEAL activities; - Teams and departments need to be trained regularly; - Afghanistan is a unique humanitarian context: MEAL strategies need to be very carefully tailored to its specificities. What you will need to succeed Training You hold a Bachelor’s or Master degree in a field related to Project Management, international development and/or social sciences. Experience Strengthened by minimum 2 years of experience abroad with international NGOs, you master MEAL teams management. A previous experience in emergency response, in setting up a MEAL department, or in health programs monitoring would be appreciated. You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? It would be a definite asset! Skills You demonstrate capacity for analysing and synthetizing comprehensive information & technical data, ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training and mentoring. You master data bases, kobo and other data software, and have a good knowledge in statistics and sampling methods. You have a detailed knowledge of donors prerequisites. You also have good written communication skills. Qualities You demonstrate ability to take the initiative and take responsibility in a proactive approach. You are a good communicator, both in writing and orally. You demonstrate good team spirit, leadership skills, trustworthiness, organisational skills, ability to be thorough and to adapt. You have a strong ability to resist stress and particularly in unstable circumstances. Languages English has no secrets for you! All the better, it is mandatory for this position. If you speak French, it would be a definite asset. Please note that vaccination against Covid-19 is mandatory for this country for security and safety reasons. Compliant vaccines are those validated by the World Health Organization. A word from the manager « A demanding context that offers a lifetime experience within the humanitarian sector. Very positive team dynamics focused on supporting each other and making sure that PUI makes a difference for the communities we serve to. Comfortable accommodation set up with the care of physical and mental wellbeing despite objective/external limitations. » PUI will offer you Status : Cadre with a Fixed-Term Contract Monthly Gross Income : 2 650,00 - 3 130,00 EUR depending on your experience in International Solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation Housing in collective accomodation Daily Living Expenses ("Per Diem") Break Policy : 5 working days at 2, 4 and 8 months + break allowance Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months Our commitments Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process. Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter. Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it. You recognize yourself in this profile and you adhere to our commitments ? You feel ready to take up the challenge and to join PUI great family ?             How to apply       How to apply ? If you want to apply, follow this link and fill in the form on our career site.