Job Description:
Key Areas of Accountability: The primary responsibility of this role is to implement Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities for assigned projects in designated operational areas. Key duties include:
- Assisting the MEAL Coordinator in conducting baseline, endline, and internal evaluation surveys, analyzing data, and drafting reports.
- Supporting the implementation of MEAL systems.
- Assisting in developing a performance monitoring framework to track progress, effectiveness, efficiency, and the achievement of expected outcomes, using both qualitative and quantitative indicators.
- Working closely with project staff to establish accountability systems that involve beneficiaries and stakeholders in evaluations, impact assessments, and research.
- Supporting the project team in daily monitoring and managing MEAL processes to ensure high-quality, innovative, and effective learning programs.
- Assisting in the development of output and outcome indicator tracking sheets, IPTTs (Indicator Performance Tracking Tools), and output trackers, linking them to project activities.
- Providing program staff with data collection tools, overseeing their development, and ensuring their effective use.
- Establishing and maintaining a data management system to support project planning, implementation, monitoring, and learning.
- Conducting regular field visits to monitor, evaluate, and assess the impact and accountability processes of targeted areas.
- Monitoring and documenting program progress against agreed indicators.
- Collecting accurate and timely data on program activities.
- Preparing internal, donor, and beneficiary reports on project activities.
- Developing case studies to capture qualitative project outcomes.
- Updating project indicator status and achievements in the MIS system.
- Completing any other tasks assigned by the line manager.
Behaviors (Values in Practice):
- Accountability: Takes ownership of decisions and resource management, while holding others accountable for delivering results.
- Ambition: Sets challenging goals, focuses on personal development, and motivates others to achieve Save the Children's vision.
- Collaboration: Builds strong relationships within the team and externally, values diversity, and is approachable.
- Creativity: Encourages innovative solutions and disciplined risk-taking.
- Integrity: Demonstrates honesty, transparency, and the highest levels of integrity.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
- University degree in development studies, social science, or another relevant field.
Experience and Skills:
- At least one year of relevant experience.
- Previous work in programming areas such as education, health and nutrition, child poverty, child protection, food security, and livelihoods.
- Maturity and confidence in working with government institutions and community members.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English and local languages, with the ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other professional office software.
Submission Guidelines: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by completing the online application form and attaching their updated CV and cover letter. Applications will only be accepted through the online system. Returning users can log in using their credentials, while first-time users must create an account. It's advised to save your username and password for future applications.
Save the Children International (SCI) is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and aims to increase the representation of women, people with disabilities, and individuals from minority groups. We value the uniqueness of every individual and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have any access needs, please inform us at the time of your application.
Note: SCI does not charge any fees during any stage of the recruitment process.