Methodist Development Relief Agency (MeDRA)
DUE: 12 JAN 2024
The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe seeks to recruit a Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Assistant
for the Methodist Development Relief Agency (MeDRA). MeDRA is a faith-based Non- Governmental
Organization (NGO) registered as a Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) and an arm of the Methodist
Church in Zimbabwe. MeDRA’s mission is to empower communities to improve livelihoods and
experience justice through sustainable interventions which bear witness to God’s love.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Develop monthly M&E workplans in liaison with the Project Officer and Communications, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
2. Work with field level operational staff and district stakeholders to lead the implementation of appropriate complaints and response and information provision systems in the district, ensure its smooth operation.
3. Ensures proper data collection, monitoring, reporting and effective management of the evaluation process.
4. Monitor project implementation and progress of programmes by use of qualitative, quantitative and participatory approaches in data collection from stakeholders.
5. Conduct regular and ongoing technical monitoring and reporting of program activities and ensuring adherence to the Core Humanitarian Standard, SPHERE standards for humanitarian action and MeDRA Safeguarding policy.
6. Compile, record, and file field level data from monitoring tools and accountability systems using relevant and appropriate computer packages and information management systems.
7. Provide field-level training and quality assurance for information required from other stakeholders.
8. Assist with the analysis of data and writing of quality reports.
9. Prepare informative field reports, identify irregularities and make relevant recommendations.
10. Support in the development and maintenance of database for different projects
11. Support the team members and project partners in the development of critical learning events, which will provide the opportunity to examine issues that arise during project implementation.
12. Work as part of a team and build productive working relationships to operationalise
Safeguarding, Accountability, monitoring functions and systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
1. Qualifications And Experience-Minimum of a University degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Demography or any related field; At least two-years relevant experience in providing M&E support for food security, WASH, Sustainable Livelihoods, DRR, Emergency Response, community HIV and other public health programming preferred.
2. Sound practical knowledge in data management and analytics and use of computer programs with demonstrated experience of various statistical packages (Kobo collect, SPSS, CS-Pro, Epi-Info and Excel)
3. Experience in conducting surveys / assessments and using qualitative and quantitative monitoring tools.
4. Ability to collect and document stories of change and Most Significant Change Stories.
5. Communicates with integrity to different stakeholders and able to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Ability to manage strict deadlines and work with minimal supervision whilst paying attention to detail.
7. Must have a clean class 4 driver’s license and be able and/or willing to ride a motorbike.
TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified candidates to submit their application letters accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and a letter of recommendation from their church minister by not later than 12 January 2024.
The application should be addressed to:
The General Secretary
Methodist Church in Zimbabwe
P.O.Box CY71
Causeway
Harare
or Emailed to: hrofficer@mczconnexional.co.zw
Or delivered to:
Wesley House, 17 Selous Avenue/3rd street, Harare