Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a humanitarian and development organization based in Birmingham, United Kingdom and has been working in more than 40 countries, providing humanitarian aid during emergencies and working for long-term development of world’s poorest people.
The IR Seasonal Food Distribution Programme consist of two projects both of which occur only once a year: First during the fasting month of Ramadan and second on the occasion of Eid ul Adha at the end of the ‘Hajj’ pilgrimage. The dates of these two projects rotate around the lunar year as their respective timing’s depend on moon sightings and so are not fixed. The overall aims of the Seasonal Programme are to: (a) Bring relief to people suffering food shortages and food related deficiency problems; (b) Address structural issues affecting the supply and sustainability of food resources; (c) Complement IRW’s overall relief and developmental activities.
This year celebration of Eid’l Fitr (Ramadan), Islamic Relief Philippines will do Ramadan in identified vulnerable households in selected barangays in Maguindanao Province, Lanao del Sur, New BARMM. For Ramadhan 2021 project will support the poorest families in terms of required food items for at least one month. This project is designed to support eligible beneficiaries and supplement their daily food intake and will potentially help the targeted economically challenged families to have sufficient food items for Seheri and Iftari during Ramadan period. The selection of areas for seasonal programmes are based on the needs, poverty level with consideration of potential expansion locations of IRPH on the island. Beneficiaries will be identified during the field assessment following a set of criteria.
To ensure smooth implementation of Ramadan 2021 engaging MEAL Consultant is very critical strategy. Thus, there is a need to engage community volunteers.
JOB SUMMARY
The MEAL Consultant will work closely with MEAL Officer and Humanitarian Programme Coordinator. H/She is responsible for all MEAL deliverables, activities, requirements set forth in the Ramadan project.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Prepare MEAL plan that will serves as guide in the implementation plan
· Come-up with site assessment report based on the criteria
· Assist the community volunteers in the conduct of household profiling and collection using data-based questionnaires developed using smartphones with Kobo collect application;
· Generate list of household beneficiaries for validation of community leaders during pulong-pulong.
· Posting of final list of household beneficiaries
· Gather feedback from communities and/or concerns from the field to the IRPH staff following Comments and Response Mechanisms
· Document the challenges and learning while conducting survey as well as the issue in the community base on what interview with respondents and observation
· Documentation of Lesson Learn from the implementation of the project.
· Ensure all Means of Verification such as site assessment reports, attendance sheets, beneficiary registers, CRM are compiled.
· Assist in the narrative report writing
· Post Distribution Monitoring Report
· Abide IRPH policies; especially Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
· Any other related assignment given by IRPH staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
· With experience in data collection or conducting survey in the field
· Ability and enthusiasm to learn and work independently or with the team depending of the requirements;
· Communicates openly, exercises tact, and respects views of others;
· Willingness and ability to travel to the field; knowledge of culture and geographical areas is an advantage;
· Willingness to follow IRW’s norms and values without compromising personal beliefs and principles
· Good written and spoken English; able to understand and speak local dialect in the area is a requirement; able to speak other dialects is an advantage.
· Knows how to use Smartphone or any Android-operated devices for KoboCollect data gathering app.
WORKING AREA
· Cotabato City, Maguindanao Province, Lanao del Sur and Iligan, North Cotabato.
DURATION
· The duration of contract is 2-month from March 3, 2021 to May 2, 2021.
How to apply:
Interested applicants can share their comprehensive resumes on or before 27 February 2021 to HR.Philippines@islamic-relief.org.ph.
Islamic Relief Worldwide is a humanitarian and development organization and working in livelihood WASH, and DRR sectors in line with our vision of a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled, and people respond as one to the suffering of others. We work regardless of ethnicity, religion, political affiliation or gender.
Selection will be based on application letter, CV, interview, and other relevant documents (as requested). Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.