MEAL Manager

Background:

 The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

For over half a century, Tanzania has been a country of asylum, hosting one of the largest refugee populations in Africa.  Currently, the country hosts approximately 247,000 Burundian and Congolese refugees, many of whom arrived in 2015 as the crisis in Burundi increased. To date, refugees continue to co-exist with the host communities in the Kigoma region expressing multiple reasons and needs. Within this context, IRC provides protection and basic assistance in the areas of Safety (comprised of Protection and Rule of Law, Women's Protection and Empowerment, and Child Protection), Health (mental health and psychosocial support services and reproductive health) and Education

Job Summary:

As the Lead MEAL Manager based in Kibondo, you will pioneer MEAL-related endeavors across various impactful IRC projects. Your expertise will drive the creation and execution of a robust MEAL strategy, ensuring precise, timely information to enhance our program impact.

Major Responsibilities

Data Management and Quality Assurance.

• Refine and innovate our existing MEAL tools and methodologies to enhance data accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead robust data collection efforts, ensuring the highest level of data integrity and accuracy.
• Mentor and guide MEAL Officers in data entry and management, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Conduct Data Quality Assessments (DQAs), ensuring quality data generation.

Program designing, Reporting and Compliance:

• Ensure alignment of programs with IRC MEAL guidelines through strategic oversight.
• Oversee the reporting calendar, ensuring timely data submissions and compliance.
• Prepare analytical reports and support program activity reporting across sites, aiding informed decision-making.

Program Review, Learning and Evaluations

• Facilitate monthly program review meetings, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Document and disseminate best practices and lessons learned, promoting knowledge sharing.
• Engage in the design and execution of internal surveys and evaluations, driving program excellence.

Staff Management and Capacity Building in MEAL:

• Provide ongoing mentorship to MEAL Officers and Interns/Assistants, fostering a growth-oriented environment.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage MEAL staff, promoting professional development.

Common Duties

• Attend training as identified by your supervisor, embracing opportunities for growth.
• Uphold IRC’s core values of Integrity, Service, and Accountability, fostering ethical conduct.
• Assist in activities aimed at preventing sexual abuse and exploitation, promoting a safe environment for all.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

•        Position Reports to: MEAL Coordinator
•        Position directly supervises: MEAL Officers, and as needed to MEAL           Interns/Assistants
•        Other Internal and/or external contacts: Client Responsiveness Manager, Program Technical Coordinators, Deputy Partnership Coordinator, Program Managers, DDP, CD, and Regional Measurement Team