Responsibilities of Assistant MEL Officer

Accountable to CCP MEL and the project manager at the cluster level, will be responsible for leading the collection of data, synthesizing learnings, and working with the central teams to avail evidence for adaptative implementation.

Data Entry

• Conduct data entry of the project data into computer database which will be collected through paper-based formats from youth leaders and other stakeholders.
• Make sure that timely submission of reports and monitoring data by youth leaders and stakeholders

Data Quality Assurance

• Make sure that the required data quality is maintained in both hard and soft copies
• Checks the accuracy of data entered corresponding fields of hard and soft copies of data collection tools,
• Make sure appropriate corrections are taken in a timely manner for data that compromises data quality assurance
• Ensure the process of data entry is made on appropriate and functional data collection tools that are in use

Data Management and Documentation

• Properly document and manage regular paper-based reports and source documents as well as softcopy of project data
• Safeguards data with regular and continuous backups to ensure data protection and security
• Synthesize project data and use for decision making

Monitoring

• Facilitate pause and reflect sessions, and review meetings in collaboration with other project staff
• Conduct supportive supervision as needed

Reports to: Senior MEL Specialist and Cluster Manager

Required no: 1 (one) for each region

Duration of Employment: 1 year with possible extension

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum First Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, IT or other related fields
• Familiarity in database management
• Outstanding typing and editing skills;
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner