The Opportunity

The main purpose of this role is to lead on enhancing quality, accountability and learning for achieving breakthrough solutions in bringing immediate and lasting changes in the lives of children. The MEAL Manager will bring significant experience and fresh ideas to develop and roll out MEAL systems while also having a direct oversight on our MEAL work in humanitarian responses.

In summary, the National MEAL Manager will be responsible for establishing and promoting use of MEAL systems to ensure that our Country Office:

• is  informed on the extent to which our interventions are affecting the lives of the targeted populations.
• have evidence-based knowledge on the positive and negative impact that our interventions are having over the communities where SCI works;
• receives regular, timely and context-specific, meaningful feedback from our staff, partners, programme participants and that feedback effectively informs and signals areas where strategic attention is required.
• Coordinate the production and submission of timely and professionally developed reports

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS 

Degree in Statistics, demography, social sciences or any other relevant disciplines

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least 7+ years’ experience of working in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning roles

• Fluency in English, for effective oral and written communication.
• Excellent data analysis using STATA or SPSS and writing skills
• Previous experience in using online platforms to manage data and reports

• Previous experience of successfully securing MEAL resources and managing a budget.
• Experience of conducting and/or commissioning and managing evaluations.
• Experience of designing and managing knowledge management systems, an awareness of learning methodologies and experience of leading learning events.
• Good organisational skills, the ability to pay close attention to detail and capable of reporting in a timely manner.

• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.

• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner, and to use innovative forms of communication.

• Demonstrable understanding of gender and equity analyses.
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff.
• Knowledge in computer skills required.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.  This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at  www.savethechildren.net/ careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a   positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

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