Data Collection Officer

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- Data Collection OfficerCompany: Industry: Non-Profit and Social Services Job Location: Amman, Jordan Career Level: Intermediate (Experienced non manager) Date Posted: 02-06-2022 Ref. Number: 151568 Citizenships Jordan Residence Country Jordan Years of Experience 3 - 6Data Collection Officer and RequirementsABOUT MERCY CORPS:Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action, helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has worked in Jordan since 2003 to implement a variety of programs funded by global public institutions, as well as private donors to meet the urgent needs of vulnerable populations, build cohesive and civically engaged communities, and increase inclusive economic opportunities. Mercy Corps? current portfolio in Jordan focuses on three domains: resilient individuals, strong communities and governance, and environmentally sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Mercy Corps integrates crosscutting themes of youth, gender equality and empowerment, governance, natural resource management and technology.PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:The Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity (Iqlaa) is a five- year activity that aims to put Jordanian Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) on a path to recovery after the extraordinary crisis that the businesses have faced, help them access the safety net measures in Jordan, and, most importantly, regain productivity and growth. Mercy Corps approach to IQLAA integrates direct assistance with market systems development (MSD) interventions to support MSEs along the full journey from recovery to growth and resilience. Grounded in evidence-based, adaptive, and inclusive support, Jordan?s MSEs can emerge from the COVID-19 crisis stronger and more resilient, transformed through new ways of doing business and improved access to finance, markets, and services. Understanding that women, youth, and people living with disabilities (PLWD) face unique constraints to starting up and leading resilient MSEs, Mercy Corps design will infuse a Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion (GYSI) lens throughout all interventions. Mercy Corps approach is committed to supporting MSEs build back, formalize, and grow, emphasizing systems-level change, equitable opportunities, and a dignified work environment for all women, men, and youth, and PLWD in Jordan.General Position SummaryThe Data Collection Officer will support the MEL Coordinator with all monitoring, evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities. The Data Collection Officer will ensure the quality and accuracy of all data for the project, including MEL forms and the data used for learning, adaptation, and reporting. The Data Collection Officer will support the program staff to ensure all staff are collecting information accurately, will monitor all field data collection efforts, and support in the development of MEL tools. S/he will work closely with grant recipients, project participants, project staff and consortium partners to ensure smooth, efficient, and effective collection of all program data. The position will be supervised by the MEL coordinator.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIESMonitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting* Responsible for all data collection, entry, and analysis in close coordination with the MEL Coordinator.* Monitor all program activities and progress towards achieving the program outputs; * Conduct field visits to observe activities, ensuring that the program is following the log frame, evaluating activities, sharing information with relevant staff members;* Ensure all surveys are being collected with the highest quality and verify data for completion and accuracy;* Coordinate with the program team on any follow-up documentation needed;* Support the development of tools for data collection, management and analysis;* Support the CARM assistant in strengthening the accountability mechanisms at program level, including setting up and managing complaint and feedback mechanisms for program participants; * Support the MEL Coordinator and MEL Director in documenting lessons learnt, including collecting best practices, case studies which demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes over the award period; * Conduct surveys and other data collection methods (e.g. focus-group interviews, KIIs);* Collect information for progress reports, coordinate with consortium partners to ensure reports are submitted on time, that information provided by consortium partners is coherent and accurate;* Support with project learning and adaptation activities; and* Support the coordination, development, finalization and submission of all donor reports.General* Provide overall day to day administrative support for the project;* Maintain program files according to PM@MC guidelines;* Support full compliance with PM@MC minimum standards for program management;* Fulfill Mercy Corps Program Management Minimum Standards based on the organization-wide guide;* Complete tasks as assigned in a timely, professional manner;* Support colleagues to promote gender equity, conflict sensitivity, and environmental awareness by applying Do No Harm and Mercy Corps? Gender Equity policy;* Participate in internal office coordination and planning meetings and workshops;* Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.SECURITYEnsure 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.Organizational LearningAs part of Mercy Corps? commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.Accountibility to Stakeholders*Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects;*Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MCs policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.Accountability to BeneficiariesMercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:NoneReports Directly To:MEL DirectorWorks Directly With:MEL Officer, MEL Assistant, CLA manager, MEL Director, Sub-grants Department, Finance Department, Procurement Department.*KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE* *BA/S or equivalent in social science, management, economics, international development, agricultural or other relevant field;*2 or more years of professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of international development projects;*Experience in managing project participant monitoring and database systems*Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and impact) and data collection and analysis method

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