The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The IRC’s Global Surge Team (GST) is a roster of esteemed and highly qualified humanitarian professionals who deploy on short notice to non-emergency and emergency contexts to support the IRC’s mission. Members of the GST provide specialist support where talent is most needed for short-term deployments of up to three months. The GST is a flexible, occasional employment opportunity. Deployment needs vary based on demand. Staff can take on additional deployments as opportunities arise and if they are interestedJob Overview/SummaryThe Emergency Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator will deploy to provide leadership and management oversight to develop and achieve MEAL commitments in emergency contexts across IRC. This position is responsible for ensuring that data and learning are applied towards continuous improvements in emergency response program quality and evidence-based program design through the completion of rapid multi-sector needs assessments, and the building and use of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and data management systems. The incumbent will also be responsible for supporting the transfer of responsibilities and knowledge to the long-term staff, ensuring the continuity of IRC programming and operations. This position provides technical assistance, facilitates capacity sharing, and ensures ongoing mentoring and training in MEAL concepts for IRC and partner staff.
ResponsibilitiesTechnical OversightRapid Multi-sector Needs Assessments* Lead multi-sector team in the design, implementation, analysis and reporting of rapid multi-sector needs assessments for new emergencies to ensure client voice in response design. * Work with partnership team to ensure that needs assessments include analysis of local systems and capacities, and where relevant lay foundation for further partner scoping. * Develop clear Assessment Plans, budget, tools and data collection schedules to ensure speedy and organized data collection. * Ensure the effective set-up of tools for mobile data collection (Kobo, Commcare). * Conduct daily data quality checks throughout data collection phase to address concerns along the way. * Produce both qualitative and quantitative analysis of data in a format that allows for clear translation into an emergency response strategy/plan. * Facilitate inclusion of IRC strategic partners and local stakeholders in the assessment process and strategy development workshop as relevant.
Monitoring and Client Responsiveness* Provide MEAL technical assistance to program teams during the design and inception stages, including support with logframes, indicator selection and measurement methodologies, and the development of M&E plans and tools. * Develop a MEAL budget and staffing structure for all projects that is responsive to planned activities and data requirements. * Ensure the effective set-up and use of data platforms to ensure effective data collection, management and presentation. * Provide technical leadership for the design and methodology, and implementation of surveys such as baseline and endline, and the commission of evaluations and surveys as required in coordination with program coordinators, technical advisors, and external partners. * Lead the expansion of standard mobile data technology and online dashboards to enhance timeliness and quality of data collection, analysis, and visualization (specifically IRC’s Program Indicator Dashboard). * Provide technical leadership to external accountability commitments through the implementation of sound accountability, client feedback, safeguarding, and response mechanisms based on regional standards and expectations. * Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs. * Support in the submission of data for quarterly HQ level Strategic Action Plan reporting.
Strategic Leadership
Staff Management and Development
Key Working RelationshipsPosition reports to: Director, Strategy & Measurement
Position directly supervises: n/a
Works closely with: EmU MEAL Technical Advisor, EmU’s Quality in Emergencies team, Regional Measurement Advisors, country office team, sector and MEAL coordinators. The position equally works closely with grants and partnership coordinators as well as partner staff.
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EmU strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a unit and deliver the best possible services to our clients.The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-RetaliationNarrowing the Gender Gap: The International Rescue Committee is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including flexible hours (when possible), maternity leave, transportation support, and gender-sensitive security protocols.PROFESSIONAL STANDARDSAll International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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