Job Description

Project Overview CORE is a global humanitarian relief and recovery organization that seeks to build resilience for our partners in low-income communities across all our programs. We operate public health, emergency preparedness, health resilience, and disaster recovery programs across the US and internationally. Position Overview The Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Specialist for CORE Sudan Response will join a fast paced and dynamic team based in Port Sudan, Khartoum and remotely, supporting emergency and disaster response programs. To date, CORE Sudan is focused on providing multi-purpose cash transfer assistance. This position will work closely with the Program Manager to develop and maintain program tracking and evaluation processes, enhance program quality, accountability, and learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The MEAL Specialist will be responsible and accountable for the performance of the programmatic monitoring and evaluation systems. In particular, he/she will: Coordinate all MEAL needs with the Sudan Cash Consortium to ensure harmonized implementation. Design M&E system and observe its use in the field. Design monitoring and evaluation plans based on results of assessment mission. Develop survey tools, data reporting processes, and other tools as requested or identified for program deliverables. Develop key monitoring indicators for new programs and redesign existing M&E systems/indicators as needed. Monitor program performance in meeting established objectives. Support the development of materials that can be used to train local partners and community-based organizations in best practice M&E techniques. Oversee the creation of regular monitoring reports and program monitoring and evaluation reports for submission to Program Manager. Develop and maintain a program database for data management and analysis. Support the development and review of baseline/endline assessments and PDMs to inform program impact. Support the development of best practice papers and lessons learned reports to ensure innovations are documented and integrated into future programs. Provide insight and guidance on program design from a monitoring and reporting perspective. Support the development and implementation of accountability mechanisms to address beneficiary feedback and concerns. Coordinate regular area wide program reporting with the Director of Program Data and team. Conduct field visits to program implementation sites to assess program implementation, if required.

Program Management Oversee program startup and ongoing program MEAL management and administration Through M&E tools ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with CORE's relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan. Through M&E tools ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established vulnerability criteria. Through M&E tools integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate. Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.

Influence $ Representation Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with consortium partners, sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders. Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met. Ensure compliance with donor regulations, reporting requirements, and CORE standards.

Security Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership. Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies. Represent CORE at selected community events

Other duties as assigned

Scope and Travel: Travel within Sudan for community events and partner meetings. Potential regional travel outside Sudan.

Qualifications: Essential: Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, international development or related field. Desired: Master's degree in economics, statistics, international development, or related field

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in MEAL programming, preferably in the public or non-profit sector Demonstrated experience in the monitoring and evaluation of programs Familiarity with community-based organizations Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations Experience with quantitative and qualitative methods. Proven experience in conducting data analysis and report writing. Experience in emergency context is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies: Ability to work independently and as part of a team High EQ; demonstrated success in managing diverse teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient in MS Office applications and data analysis Software Work proactively with little supervision Flexible and adaptive to a frequently changing environment Strong project management, leadership and organizational skills Close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Bilingual in English and Arabic is essential

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