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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Title: </span>Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and Reporting Officer</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Location: </span>Cotabato City, Philippines</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Travel: </span>Travelling to the project sites is necessary</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job Family and Level: </span>T3 – Technical</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Pre hire checks: </span>This role is classified as requiring standard pre-employment checks</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Important Note:</em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>This recruitment is part of a pre-positioning effort. Selection does not guarantee immediate employment. Employment will be contingent upon project activation, funding availability, and final approval.</em></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">1.          </span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Scope</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Responsibility: </span>Project level</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Department: </span>Programs Department  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Reporting to: </span>Humanitarian Portfolio Manager</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Direct reports: </span>NA</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Budget responsibility: </span>NA</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Relationship management: </span>Programs team, MEAL, Support, BARMM ministries and LGUs, and implementing partner</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">2.         </span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Context </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">About Relief International</span>  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Relief International (RI) partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change, and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience, and promote long-term health and well-being.   Currently, we work in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Relief International includes the four corporate members of the RI Alliance: Relief International Inc., Relief International-UK, Relief International-France, and Relief International-Europe. Under our alliance agreement, we operate with a single, shared management structure.  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">About the Philippines Country Program  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Relief International Philippines</span> operates with a strong focus on peacebuilding, humanitarian response, and development programming in areas affected by conflict, natural disasters, and socio-economic vulnerabilities. Since establishing its presence in the country, RI has worked closely with local communities, civil society organizations, and government institutions to support conflict-affected populations, promote social cohesion, and deliver life-saving assistance. The country's program integrates gender equality, youth empowerment, and community resilience across its portfolio, ensuring that interventions address both immediate needs and long-term structural challenges. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">RI Philippines implements programs in the Mindanao and other high-risk regions, supporting initiatives on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), protection, education in emergencies, nutrition, and health. It also plays a role in disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness, responding to both conflict- and climate-induced emergencies. Through a localized and participatory approach, RI Philippines strengthens local capacities and promotes inclusive development, aligning with national frameworks and global humanitarian and development standards. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">3.         </span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job Profile</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The MEAL and Reporting Officer ensures that RI Philippines’ programs—particularly those under the ECHO-funded Assisting the Most Vulnerable Communities and Schools Affected by Complex Emergencies in Accessing Quality and Timely Humanitarian and Disaster Preparedness Services (ACCESS) initiative—are guided by evidence, accountable to communities, and continuously improving. The position implements project-level MEAL activities in line with RI MEAL strategy, field systems, learning processes, and partner capacity strengthening to uphold RI’s quality standards and donor compliance. This role is also responsible for preparing donor reports.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The MEAL and Reporting Officer will lead project-level implementation of MEAL activities for ECHO, while aligning with RI’s existing MEAL standards and receiving technical guidance from the MEAL Coordinator as needed.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">4.        </span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Accountability and Complexity</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Applies MEAL processes and tools for the project and ensures tools, indicators, and methods are applied correctly and consistently.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Reviews and analyzes field data and shares findings to support project-level decision-making.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Supports capacity building of staff and partners in using MEAL tools and following MEAL standards.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Supports project learning by synthesizing field results and helping the team improve activities.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"> Monitoring &amp; Data Quality Management</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Support the development and implementation of MEAL frameworks, Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTTs), and data collection tools.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ensure routine monitoring of youth leadership activities, governance engagement, and peacebuilding initiatives with gender and inclusion lenses (GEDSI).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Conduct Data Quality Assessments (DQA), validation spot-checks, and mentoring for project and partner teams in Lanao del Sur.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Compile and analyze data to inform project reporting and decision-making.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Evaluation and Assessment </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Coordinate baseline, midline, endline studies measuring youth empowerment, civic participation, and peace outcomes in BARMM.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Support preparation of Terms of Reference (TORs) for evaluations and research, ensuring alignment with conflict-sensitive approaches.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Support coordination with third-party evaluators when required and ensure findings are shared with youth networks, LGUs, BARMM ministries, and CSO partners.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Accountability, PSEA &amp; Feedback Mechanisms</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Support the operation of Feedback and Response Mechanisms (FRM), using community dialogues, digital channels, and hotline pathways tailored to local</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ensure secure, confidential, and survivor-centered reporting pathways that link to RI safeguarding and PSEA focal points.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Document and track feedback trends from youth leaders, CSOs, LGUs, and communities; ensure timely resolution and response.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Learning, Reflection &amp; Knowledge Management</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Facilitate Learning Workshops, After-Action Reviews, reflection circles, and adaptive management sessions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Translate MEAL data into practice by supporting curriculum revisions, IEC improvements, and governance lobbying strategies for youth policy engagement.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Document success stories and lessons showcasing youth leadership in peacebuilding and participatory governance.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; 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Master’s degree is an advantage.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Minimum of three progressive years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation (MEAL), preferably with INGOs and ideally in the Philippines.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience applying MEAL tools and methods within humanitarian, development, or peacebuilding programs.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Fluency in Filipino and proficiency in Bisaya; excellent written and oral communication skills in English.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience working in BARMM or with community-based organizations in Mindanao.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Desirable criteria</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience with cloud-based MEAL tools (e.g., Kobo, DevAlto/LogAlto).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Knowledge of donor reporting requirements and MEAL expectations in INGOs.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ability to contribute to research, learning, and evidence generation related to governance, peacebuilding, and community engagement.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Familiarity with operational issues in NGO programming.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">RI Values</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as “Do No Harm,” Relief International Values:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Integrity</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Adaptability</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Collaboration</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Inclusivity</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Sustainability</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>",
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