Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Assistant

Location: Rusape
About ActionAid Zimbabwe
ActionAid Zimbabwe (AAZ) is a locally registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that collaborates with various stakeholders to support sustainable development, amplify the voices of marginalized communities, and challenge systemic inequalities. Since its establishment in 2003, AAZ has been dedicated to addressing the root causes of poverty and social injustice while promoting gender equality. The organization upholds strong child protection policies and measures against sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse. AAZ also adopts an intersectional feminist approach to safeguarding, acknowledging the interconnectedness of various forms of abuse and oppression that impact vulnerable groups. Globally, ActionAid operates in over 40 countries.

Position Summary

The MEAL Assistant, reporting to the Advisor: Programme Quality, Learning & Accountability (PQLA), will support active learning and feedback for the Local Right Programmes (LRPs).

Responsibilities include

documenting outputs and outcomes, assisting in monitoring project indicators and tracking project performance against set targets, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines, supporting the preparation of regular progress reports and presentations, and assisting with proposal development. The role also involves capacity building, data management (especially using the Synergy Indicata database and toll-free facility), and collaborating with the PQLA Advisor and technical experts to collect data, generate reports, and meet program and donor requirements.

Requirements:

➢ Degree in Development Studies, Agriculture, Mathematics, Information systems, Economics, Statistics or related field
➢ Post Graduate qualification in a related field will be an added advantage
➢ At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role preferably in the NGO sector

Skills and Competencies:

➢ Good level of proficiency in Windows Excel and quantitative analysis
➢ Capacity to produce high quality briefs and reports
➢ Self-starter and ability to work with little supervision
➢ Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills to develop effective working relationships quickly with people from different cultural backgrounds
➢ Demonstrated skills in M&E, data management and quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
➢ Ability to support partners and field staff working at a distance to achieve results against program  objectives/targets
➢ Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
➢ High level of attention to detail to ensure correct entering of data
➢ Able to be decisive and take risks