Action Against Hunger/Action Contre La Faim (AAH/ACF) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was created in France in1979. AAH/ACF has been active in Afghanistan in the medical, nutrition, food security, and water and sanitation fields since 1995.AAH/ACF improved access to health and nutrition services for the most vulnerable people, who live in remote areas without a localhealth system. In particular, the country team supported pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under five, who are atgreater risk of malnutrition. Nutrition programs rely on an integrated approach, addressing both primary and underlying causes, inorder to have a lasting impact on nutritional status. The country team worked at community level, in villages and at provincial level,strengthening the public health system. It also worked at national level to ensure reliable information about the nutritional situation reached the wider humanitarian community. Covid-19 prevention was integrated into all interventions and additional responseactivities were implemented, such as the disinfection of health facilities and public places, cash assistance, psychosocial support andthe distribution of hygiene kits to affected populations.

Job Summary

The Country Office MEAL Officer is responsible to provide technical support to the establishment of data collection processes, and analysis systems and development of data workflows to facilitate coherent storage and reporting to internal  audiences.

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the MEAL HOD and very specifically with MEAL Manager, MEAL officer will be contributing to M&E design of the project and will further be responsible for and implementing the M&E activities of the Project in Kabul office. The MEAL Officer works in close collaboration with project team to ensure good data management and accuracy of the data to ensure the ACF accountability matrix is considered in all level of sharing information and values.

The role will work closely with the technical and project teams at Kabul and base level to provide support to all projects. . The role includes providing direct, hands-on support for program MEAL activities; providing MEAL capacity building for staff and partners; and engaging in MEAL learning processes.

Objective 1

Support the operationalization of MEAL systems for ACF programs to ensure compliance with donors and ACF MEAL standards.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Ensure  appropriate utilization of the already setup MEAL systems to guide project start-up, implementation, adjustment, accountability and learning in compliance with ACF’s MEAL Guidelines and Minimum Requirements for MEAL
• Support the preparation of comprehensive MEAL plans for each project to capture quantitative and qualitative data for project performance tracking and reporting, as per ACF and donors requirements and standards
• Support the design and develop tools and systems to carry out the program monitoring and evaluation plans, as well as a comprehensive and user-friendly program-wide database for each program/Grant
• Support MEAL field teams in development of  ToRs and data collection tools for surveys, needs assessments, mid-term and project reviews/evaluations, including sampling and assessment methodologies
• Contribute to the creation of the MEAL plan in close collaboration with the MEAL Manager
• Create and maintain data filing system for the project both soft and hard forms.
• Prepare and maintain database effectively and to have timely follow ups with relevant sections and partners. 
• Contribute to the dissemination of AAH complaints and feedback mechanism’s hotline numbers and explain the mechanism to beneficiaries, communities.
• Conduct regular and follow up visits to project sites and field

Objective 2

Data Management:

Tasks & responsibilities

• Ensure availabilty and validation of the program data  and to ensure the inclusion of MEAL activities in program implementation, in collaboration with the senior management team.
• Participate in the development of an information management strategy & tools for the mission
• Validate the data collection and analysis of MEAL data of different projects as needed on identification and development of dedicated Data Management Plans (DMP) for all ongoing, and new grants
• Ensure the operationalization of the use of  mobile data collection systems and other technologies to strengthen monitoring and reporting of activities
• To ensure close coordination and communication with Grants and other Technical departments
• Creating visualizations to support organizational decision making
• Meet security and confidentiality needs for files concerning project activities up to date
• Inform the MEAL Manager of any challenge in a timely manner.

Objective 3

Planning and implementation of MEAL activities

Tasks & responsibilities

• Develop and implement appropriate data collection methodologies and tools, analysis plans, reporting outlines, and data/information dissemination/ utilization plans
• Participate in all assessments/surveys (beneficiaries selections, PDMs, baseline, end line…. etc)
• In collaboration with the MEAL HOD, MEAL Manager and field teams, lead in the preparation of comprehensive MEAL plans for each project to capture quantitative and qualitative data for project performance tracking and reporting, as per ACF and donors requirements and standards
• Assist programs teams in follow up the project indicators

Objective 4

Reporting

Tasks & responsibilities

• Participate in all assessments/surveys (beneficiaries selections, PDMs, baseline, end line…. etc)
• Support development and revision of internal and external reports, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and that reports reflect an actual representation of field implementation activities and results based on MEAL findings
• Support MEAL field teams in development of data collection tools for surveys, needs assessments, mid-term and project reviews/evaluations, including sampling and assessment methodologies
• Provide trainings to program teams on program activity monitoring and reporting mechanisms;
• Conduct regular field visits of activities and feed information to the HODs/PM & MEAL supervisor
• Assist programs teams in follow up the project indicators
• Support MEAL HoD in reporting on a monthly basis, compiling and producing data in   different formats as required
• Creating visualizations to support organizational decision making
• The employee should be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work/activities and requirement from MEAL HOD and MEAL Manager
• Develop and implement appropriate data collection methodologies and tools, analysis plans, reporting outlines, and data/information dissemination/ utilization plans
• Assist program manager in the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned from project interventions;

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Computer Science or related social science field.
• Advance Computer & Data Management skills and experience especially in software data generating, data analysis and report writing.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken skills)  Good language efficiency in written and spoken in Dari and Pashto languages

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience working with NGOs/INGOs covering multi-sectorial programming
• Experience in data base management and/or information system
• Experience with mobile data collection methodologies, software and devices
• Proven ability to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy
• Knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative data management techniques including proficient and skillful use of SPSS, STATA, EXCEL, Epi-info software’s
• Experience on project monitoring and evaluation with special emphasis on activity monitoring, data management including data collection, analysis and storage
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a rapidly changing professional environment
• Diplomacy and good interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to remote field sites
• Experience in insecure context

PREFERRED

• Familiarity with major institutional donors reporting and regulations
• Experience with at least one of the core sectors of intervention of Action Against Hunger (Health, nutrition, WASH, food security and livelihoods & MHPSS)
• Knowledge of English and local languages  

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and full CV with three Referees indicating the vacancy announcement to the address:

Human Resources Department AAH office

or can also be emailed to:

vacancies@af-actionagainsthunger.org indicating the job tile and vacancy number of the position in the email subject line.

Eligible candidates are invited to apply by the earliest possible, until 22 June 2025. 

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Do not submit academic certificates with the application. These will be requested if the candidate is selected. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the written test/interview.  

Action Against Hunger/Action Conter La Faim is an equal opportunity employer.  We strongly encourage women and people with disabilities to apply.  ACF/AAH has zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA).