MEAL Volunteer at International Rescue Committee( IRC), Yumbe, Uganda

The Integrated Protection Project is a comprehensive initiative that focuses on Women Empowerment (GBV prevention and response), Community-Based Protection, and Access to Justice. It is jointly funded by UNHCR, IRC internal funds, and the Spotlight Initiative. The overarching goal of the project is to enhance access to protection services for both refugees and host communities in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, with a special focus on adolescent girls and young women (AGYW).

On a rolling basis, the project conducts a range of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities in Bidi-Bidi Refugee settlement, Yumbe District, Uganda. To support these efforts, the IRC seeks to engage qualified MEAL Volunteer on a temporary basis to assist in data collection, entry, and preliminary analysis.

Roles and Responsibilities

Collect and update relevant data using approved MEAL tools, platforms, and methodologies under the Integrated Protection Project.

Report daily to the Senior Protection Officer under the technical guidance of MEAL Manager he or she will support routine project activities.

Support the updating and monitoring of project databases in collaboration with the MEAL and protection teams.
Ensure proper storage and filing of all MEAL-related documents in designated physical and digital locations.
Perform data cleaning, entry, and preliminary analysis to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness.
Run quality and consistency checks on collected data and make corrections where necessary.
Collaborate with Project focal people from various Zones to collect activity data
Provide administrative support to the MEAL team at the IRC office when required.
Participate in regular data review meetings, provide feedback, and support data-driven decision-making with MEAL Officers and program teams.
Take part in surveys, assessments, and evaluations, supporting data management processes.
Conduct routine data backups and update M&E files (both physical and digital) at scheduled intervals.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support MEAL and program implementation.

STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

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