Annex 2.5 Job Announcement -Regional Officer MERLU

Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Afghanistan
Job Opportunity-Re-Announce
Position Title: Regional MERL, Officer

No of Position: 01
Duty Station: Faizabad
Announcing Date: 05/08/2024
Closing Date: 12/08/2024
Vacancy #: BDKR/505/2024/07
The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network
(AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve
living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The
Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to
architecture, rural development and promotion of private-sector enterprise and institutions that seek to
empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living
conditions and opportunities.
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational international development agency established
in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to
problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-
profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 19 countries.
AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill
health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote or resource poor areas
to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance,
education, and health.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
MERLU officer will be responsible for the implementation of M&E plans. He will be responsible for
designing tools and collecting, analyzing, and reporting primary and secondary data. He will be
conducting baseline/case studies and evaluations and regular field monitoring visits. He will be
responsible for sharing findings with relevant staff to improve program delivery and outcomes. He will
also be responsible for generating periodic program-related data and assessment reports.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation instruments to ensure tracking of program
outputs and results at different levels (outputs, outcomes, and impact).
• Regularly update the program’s database and carry out regular assessment of data
• Regularly conduct field monitoring visits to find gaps in program implementation to ensure the
achievement of program results
• Collect high-quality data from the field, conduct baselines, evaluations, and research studies,
• Conducting training of enumerators, developing field plants, supervising field data collection process to
ensure capturing high-quality data, coordinating fieldwork with relevant stockholders in the area offices,
and providing regional management with adequate evidence to back up the program’s progress reports,
• Analyse data and develop study reports,
• Establishes effective knowledge management mechanisms, including documentation of baselines,
midline, end-line, and impact studies
• Conduct events to disseminate findings of field monitoring visits and other studies for relevant staff to
strengthen program implementation and delivery of results
• Perform other relevant duties as requested by regional management
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• Support the coordination of all M&E-related studies.
• Support the coordination of timelines, budgets, responsibilities, and expected deliverables of M&E
studies.
• Support the coordination of all monitoring visits with national program themes & sectors and regional
offices.
• Support the coordination of reporting and dissemination events at regional levels
• Support and coordinate the planned ToTs and training of enumerators with regional MERL teams as
required
• Ensure that all M&E-related studies are followed by field reports which later complement the studies’
reports.
• Ensure that all monitoring findings are reported on time to relevant sources.
• In close collaboration with region teams, support the dissemination of monitoring findings and ensure
that feedback is recorded.
• To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way that reflects AKF’s commitment to protecting children
and vulnerable adults following the Safeguarding Policy and Child Safeguarding Policy.
• To report any suspicions or actual violations of the Safeguarding Policy and/or Child Safeguarding Policy
as per the given training
OCCASIONAL SIGNIFICANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall, Responsible for the support of Monitoring and Evaluation of planned and proposed activities
under various proposals according to their PMF(s).
• Contribute to / and coordinate the dissemination of monitoring and evaluation findings.
• Translation of study tools from English to Dari and vice versa.
• Update team members for any special task and support.
• Ensure that consultation with staff, beneficiaries, and partners is a key element of AKF’s work
• Support the planning and implementation of planned ToTs, Enumerators training, and monitoring visits.
• Support the team and contribute to the teamwork environment within MERL.
JOB SPECIFICATION
• At least a bachelor’s in social science, economy Agriculture, Business Administration, and English
literature. Experience coordinating/ managing multisector. Any other.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in the same field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, Power BI, STATA).
• Excellent Report Writing Skills in English.
• Adaptable and professional attitude with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Excellent Analytical, Communication, Problem Solving, and Team Building Skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, efficient, reliable, and creative.
REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written skills in English.
• Ability to write excellent reports in the English language.
• Promoting Organizational learning and knowledge sharing.
• Ability to analyze quantitative data using Excel and other software.
• Ability to work in remotest parts of Badakhshan province.
• Seeks feedback from others and shares his knowledge with the team.
• Client Orientation.
• Increase clients’ trust, represent them in the organization, and provide on-time assistance and
support to them.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in M&E work.
APPLICATION
Interested applicants should submit their CV along with a cover letter to Akfhr.bdk@akdn.org no later
than 12th August 2024.
Important Notes:
• Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying.
• No supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s) etc.) are
required at this stage.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
The Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan (AKF- Afg) promotes a transparent and equitable
recruitment process. We reiterate that all services related to job applications, including
processing, seminars, and training programs, are provided free of charge.
Our official job announcements are posted on the ACBAR website (acbar.org/jobs). Interested
candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through our designated email address:
Akfhr.bdk@akdn.org . Please note that each job vacancy is assigned a unique identification
number for your reference. After you submit your application, you will immediately receive an
automatic confirmation acknowledging its receipt.
Aga Khan Foundation - Afghanistan (AKF- Afg) recruitment and selection process reflect our
commitment to equal opportunity and protecting children and at-risk adults, beneficiaries,
partners, community members and employees from safeguarding violations. We will do
everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and at-risk
adults are recruited to work for us. In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment AKF
(Afg) implement a range of procedures and vetting checks including criminal records disclosures
to ensure everyone associated with AKF (Afg) is kept free from harm and abuse is prevented.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) is the responsibility of
everyone, and all selected individuals will be required to comply with AKF (Afg)s Safeguarding
Policy at all times.
By sharing your cover letter and resume with AKF (Afg) in response to this job application,
applicants consent AKF (Afg) to keep this information on file for Recruitment and Human
Resources Management purposes.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
We request all job seekers to be attentive and report any instances of individuals or entities
claiming to charge fees on behalf of AKF Afghanistan to AKFA.HR@akdn.org. Our commitment
to ethical practices ensures that your career aspirations are supported without any financial
burden during recruitment.

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Position Title: Regional MERL, Officer

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OCCASIONAL SIGNIFICANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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