Objective 1: Mission 1: Participate in the strategic orientation of MEAL in the mission in relation with the Country Director, the DCDs and Divisional and Deputy Divisional Director

• Propose and develop a strategy for the MEAL department in accordance with ACF policies and priorities for the mission
• Support the Management team in the monitoring and analysis of ACF interventions at country level
• Be the driving force for improving MEAL activities at mission level
• Contribute extensively to programming  work at mission level through providing relevant and evidence-based information

Mission 2: Ensure the relevance and quality of MEAL systems at country level

• Provide support to the technical management team in the preparation of Logical Framework Matrix, the MEAL plan and transferring into a quantitative APR for the different projects
• Assessing the financial, human and logistical elements of MEAL activities to be implemented
• Support the technical management team in setting-up effective and appropriate MEAL systems respecting ACF technical requirements and the criteria stipulated by donors, including gender and resilience aspects
• Approve the technical aspects of M&E plans and ensure that monitoring indicators are SMART
• Help in developing checklists in collaboration with the technical management team to ensure that established norms and standards are respected when implementing ACF programs
• Participate in the design and set-up of relevant and consistent surveillance systems at mission level in collaboration with the technical management team
• Ensure the set-up and follow-up of the mission Internal Knowledge Building plan to ensure proper learning at mission level
• Supervise the development of consolidated information management system platform that will consolidate data coming from the different sectors/interventions, ease multiyear monitoring and allow for timely reporting and monitoring of progress

Mission 3: Provide technical support for assessment, monitoring and evaluation

• Ensure that ACF resources, policies and tools regarding MEAL activities are used correctly at mission level (include specific tools like KAP surveys, PCVA, etc.).
• Ensure proper and timely implementation of MEAL activities in collaboration with the coordination team
• Provide a technical and methodological support to program managers and ME officers for the planning and implementation of MEAL activities: design of survey (data collection) methodologies, design of tools, quality control during data collection process, data analysis and reporting
• Anticipate difficulties related to how MEAL activities are carried out and facilitate the resolution of problems linked to MEAL aspects
• With the coordination team, take part in the monthly review of programs (budgetary, operational, logistical…)
• Regularly visit ACF activities in the field to ensure that MEAL activities are properly carried out and that established norms and standards are respected
• Participate in the methodology, planning, tools’ development and organization of assessment missions when relevant to do so
• Follow, organize and coordinate at mission level the management of project´s evaluation missions in collaboration with all relevant persons, including HQ teams
• Provide support and advice to the logistical service for the purchase of specific materials required for MEAL activities

Mission 4: Staff management and capacity building

• Define the prerequisites for MEAL position openings and adapt existing job descriptions if necessary
• Welcome and brief any newly recruited staff on accountability and M&E approaches in place at country level
• Identify training requirements within the ACF / ACF partners´ teams with regards to MEAL
• Prepare and implement technical trainings in line with the needs identified
• Lead workshops and/or technical exchange meetings to discuss about MEAL activities
• Evaluate and assess the performance of MEAL officers under his/her direct supervision
• Ensure that handover reports are written by all MEAL officers before the end of their contract

Mission 5: Internal knowledge building for learning, reporting and representation

• Support the technical management team in conducting Internal knowledge management and learning activities related to intervention methods and techniques, and on the experiences acquired by ACF at country level
• Participate in the centralization and dissemination of procedures, guides and tools linked to MEAL activities
• Supporting the field teams and technical Head of Departments in drafting the APR templates and providing technical punctual support if needed;
• Collecting the quantitative APR from the bases, give feedback on those quantitative APRs and giving the final check before submission to the HQ.
• Disseminate and ensure the proper follow-up of recommendations issued from assessments, studies and evaluation missions at country level (e.g. KAP survey, SQUEAC,…)
• Validate technical expertise reports when related to MEAL activities
• Ensure that all surveys, assessment or evaluation reports are delivered on time and in the correct format
• Participate in the preparation of reports and annexes linked to ACF projects for donors
• Develop technical partnerships with others actors in the sector of MEAL at country level and regularly keep up-dated the technical management team
• Ensure that ACF is represented at all meetings or forums concerning MEAL activities
• Represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so by the CD/DCD
• Uploading and sharing all official and relevant documents with regards to MEAL on NAS server and NHF

Mission 6: Proactively support ACFs commitments to gender equality, child protection and disability sensitivity

• Read and ensure a full understanding of ACFs Gender Minimum Standards & Child Protection Policies, asking questions and/or for support when necessary
• Implement all work related activities with a gender, disability and child protection lens, taking into account the different needs, concerns and ideas of our staff and beneficiaries
• Ensure the incorporation of gender equity principles in all policies and activities
• Encourage the participation of all genders in meeting and on committees
• Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.