About ZOA
ZOA works with committed and motivated staff in serving millions of people affected by poverty, disaster, injustice and conflicts. Through the efforts of our dedicated staff, we are able to bring Signs of Hope and to support people who suffer due to armed conflict or natural disasters by helping them to rebuild their livelihoods.
We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits to meet the specific needs of our staff and their families.
Purpose
This role has a country focus and ensures compliance with ZOA policy, procedures and guidelines within the country. Under direct supervision of the Manager of Programme Quality, the MEAL Manager be responsible for the management and coordination of MEAL related activities of all programs/projects implemented in ZOA Ethiopia. S/he is responsible to ensure that the delivery of the programs are in line with ZOA’s approach, Donor requirement, ZOA MEAL Framework and specific programmatic approaches (adaptive programming). S/he will be responsible for ensuring the MEAL systems is well functioning and strengthened to attain optimal programme quality and accountability to beneficiaries, partners and donors.
Typical Responsibilities - Key end Results of the Position:*
Management and Leadership
Provide overall supervision and leadership on the MEAL functions and strategy delivery at Programme area office level
Prove supervision, mentorship and professional development to MEAL staffs in the Programme area office so that staffs have the required capacity and enthusiasm to undertake their responsibilities
Ensure the utilization of appropriate reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of information in programs or develop and maintain effective information database
MEAL System Development
Technical MEAL Support and Capacity Building
Consortium Coordination
Dealing with Problems:
The incumbent should have a high degree of problem analysis for both external and internal environments in order to propose viable solution which is in line with the organizational rules and regulations
Communications and Working Relationships:
Internally: ZOA office and program staff; mainly Manager of Programme Quality, Programme Area Managers and MEAL Coordinators and officers.
Externally: Refugees, host community, community committees, local and international NGOs operating in the same geographical locations, government bodies, donors, external consultants.
Education & Experience
Minimum qualifications Skills & Attributes