MEL Officer – Human Resource Solutions International (HRSI) – Karachi – Pakistan
Human Resource Solutions International (HRSI) invites applications for MEL Officer in Karachi, Pakistan
Faculty Title:
MEL Officer
About the Job:
As an MEL Officer, you will report to the Senior Manager RMEL and will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating and capturing learnings of clients Pakistan’s project activities and its implementing partners.
- Periodically monitor project activities and conduct data quality checks of all subrecipients to ensure there are no gaps or inconsistencies within the captured/reported information.
- Conduct field visits for each sub-award, document the visits, and provide programmatic recommendations based on observations.
- Regularly engage with MEL Points of Contact (PoCs) of all sub-awards, review their MEL procedures, and provide supportive supervision.
- Provide routine and prompt progress updates on key indicators. Manage internal communication on MEL progress and results.
- Support the development, annual update/review, and implementation of the projects MEL-related activities.
- Conduct periodic research and case studies to measure the impact of activities and assist with program-level evaluation.
- Facilitate training sessions for implementing partners (IPs) and field staff on MEL best practices and data quality standards.
- Implement established tools and systems to gather, analyze, and disseminate project information, ensuring compliance with reporting and data quality requirements of donors and PSI.
- Verify that partners data reports are cleaned and collated for reporting on donor templates.
- Oversee the maintenance and updating of MEL trackers and databases.
- Encourage feedback from IPs and team members to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Ensure efficient organization and coordination of departmental events and training sessions.
- Maintain necessary project management information systems (MIS) and coordinate with the local MIS team on all system-related issues, communicating with project partners for timely resolutions.
- Support the Senior Manager RMEL as required for the project.
- Perform any other work-related tasks assigned by the supervisor.
What are we looking for?
The basics:
- Minimum Bachelors degree in medical or social sciences, and/or Masters degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or any related field is a plus.
- Ideally 1-3 years of experience in M&E; development sector experience is a plus.
- This job may require frequent travel of up to 35-40%.
- Proficiency in the dominant language of the region is a plus.
- Must be attuned to and comfortable with the culture/traditions of the people.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong coordination skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
- Passionate about working on international health and development, with a focus on reproductive health issues.
- Proven ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines while staying organized and paying attention to details.
- Knowledge of statistical data analysis software such as SPSS or Stata.
- Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary and international team.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Initiative and willingness to learn, with skills in knowledge transfer.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
