MEAL Assistant

Job Title

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) assistant to join our team. The M&E assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective implementation and impact of our projects by developing and maintaining robust monitoring and evaluation systems. This position requires a very organized person and a strategic thinker and a passion for data-driven decision-making.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitoring and Evaluation Framework: Implement M&E frameworks, strategies, and tools for measuring a program on foundational literacy and social emotional learning with project based learning using edtech.
• Alignment with key monitoring, evaluation, and learning questions to ensure smooth implementation, teacher engagement, learner outcomes, etc.
• Manage M&E plans, including data collection, data management, communication
• Ability to execute agreed-upon timelines
• Data Management: Oversee the collection and support YIDA and LE and other YIDA partners with interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and validity of data through regular audits and quality checks.
• Clear entry of data in agreed-upon formats in a timely manner
• Reporting and Communication: Prepare detailed and timely reports on project performance, including progress towards goals, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Compile data for donor reports and other stakeholder communications as required.
• Communicate on a regular basis (e.g., once a week) with donors like LE MEL team to keep them apprised of updates
• Communicate regularly with YIDA management about MEL-related progress during the bi-weekly meetings.
• Capacity Building: Provide support to project staff and partners on M&E processes and tools.
• Build capacity within the team to ensure effective data collection, management, and reporting practices.
• Data Utilization: Support program management in using M&E data to make informed decisions and improve project implementation.
• Identify trends and insights to guide program adjustments and strategic planning.
• Support with report writing and data verification.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and international standards related to M&E.
• Develop and implement procedures for data security and confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with ethical research for vulnerable populations such as refugees and minors.
• Gather informed consent and store personally identifiable data very securely.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Experience conducting focus groups or interviews
• Experience collecting surveys and other forms of quantitative data
• Experience conducting qualitative coding and analysis
• Experience conducting descriptive quantitative data analysis and basic data visualization
• Experience with Excel or Google Sheets, and data collection mechanisms such as Google Forms or Qualtrics
• Statistics and Research Methods coursework or experience
• Professional or academic experience working with a non-profit, grant management, and/or education technology.
• Proven demonstration of strong organizational qualities and attention to detail
• Clear, professional writing style and strong oral communication in English
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines and willingness to learn.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to understand some statistical results (e.g., p-values, t-tests, ANOVA), not to conduct the statistical tests independently, but rather to interpret what the results mean
• Working knowledge of nonprofits focused on education and education technology, public policy, funding organizations, and open educational resources (OER).
• Demonstrated success working with teams remotely and as part of a fast-paced environment

How to Apply

All candidates should send their updated CVs via Email to: info@youthinitiativefda.org