The Organization
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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer Reports To: MEAL Coordinator

Positions report to this position: None

LOCATION: Robe town/Bale FO GRADE: 4A Contract Length: 6 months Child Safeguarding: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people JOB SUMMARY

• Under the Supervision of the MEAL Coordinator the position holder will also be the main focal point and the go-to person for Resilience.
• Under the guidance and technical support of the program managers/ coordinators, the MEAL Officer is responsible for multiple project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning-related activities at the Bale Field Office.
• S/he is expected to monitor projects’ progress, provide quality and timely information to program managers/Coordinators/Officers to guide his/her decision-making, maintain project data by administrating the project database, ensure accuracy and completeness of information coming from the field, document project best practices and assist program managers/coordinators/ Officers in preparing various quality and timely reports.

  KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• S/he will be responsible for guiding and supporting the Field Office Project team to effectively monitor program implementation in all the target areas.
• Ensures all the required program data are captured using database /system, tools, and formats developed for the purpose and maintained in the Project database, including data related to surveys /assessments and operations research.
• Guides /supports the Field Office Project team based in their implementation area to properly understand and use the database, tools, and formats developed to capture project data; and provides continuous constructive feedback on the quality of data to ensure data quality.
• Reviews the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of data reported from the Project team, and provides feedback that helps quality improvement.
• Ensures the Projects database is up to date, and properly maintained with a system for periodic backup.
• Conducts regular field visits with the Projects team and Project Coordinators to support the quality and timeliness of project deliverables.
• Produce regular reports from the database on selected indicators. Analyses data for selected indicators to support decision-making at the Field level.
• Provide timely information and report on agreed-upon indicators to inform Project implementation.
• Compiles /organizes and maintains case studies and lessons from field-based staff for use in periodic reports.
• Ensures all Project related documents and information are systematically organized and stored in a separate folder, with appropriate backup.
• Closely work with the Program Managers, and Field Level Coordinators to build the capacity of field-based staff on ongoing systematic analysis and use of data for decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and review of relevant training materials, job aids, questionnaires, and communication materials as necessary.
• Assist the MEAL coordinator and program manager in preparing program/project status reports required for management, donors, and other partners.
• Develop Quality Benchmarks and monitor QBMs every quarter.
• Ensure Accountability/Information Sharing mechanisms are put in place to provide timely and relevant information about the project to children and communities.
• Establish multi-entry complaint/feedback response mechanism/CFRM/ and regularly collect complaints/feedback, fill in the CFRM database, and report upward for management action.
• Complaints/feedback obtained from the project are tracked and Yes.
• Perform any other related tasks assigned by the unit head/his or her supervisor.
• Supporting government and donor reports
• Support Government project agreement and MOU writing

Reporting Requirement

• Preparing quality and timely FO MEAL reports to the Field Office MEAL Coordinator, on demand, and Program staff when necessary, detailing all MEAL activities.
• Participate in M&E meetings and working groups representing the Projects when assigned by the Immediate supervisor.
• Perform any other related tasks assigned by his or her supervisor or delegated person

  The Role Competency Requirements.

Essential Job Qualifications:

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in MEAL and preferably in the INGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both development and emergency programs.
• BA Degree or equivalent in MEAL, statistics, Development Studies, or other related fields.
• Knowledge of key institutional donors and their compliance requirements in respect of the MEAL system
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, and coaching.
• Experience in solving complex issues through analysis, the definition of a clear way forward, and ensuring quality and accountability
• Commitment to Save the Children values.
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies including traveling at short notice and for extended periods
• Highly organized with good administration skills for order and information management, able to develop filing systems.
• Ability to use updated software applications and databases to analyze and intemperate data for information
• A high level of computer literacy (word, excel, PPT, etc)

Desirable;
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office

Fluency in the Local language is preferable
SC Values are Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity.

To meet the value system, the post holder is expected to demonstrate the following competencies on an ongoing basis.
• Leading Delivering result: Takes personal responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals for children, continually improving our performance or that of the team/organization.
• Thinking applying technical and professional expertise: Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practices within and outside the organization.
• Engaging: Working effectively with others: Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.
• Communicating with Impact: Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust with others Holds suppliers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and takes responsibility for their personal development
• Widely shares their vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future-orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members, external partners, and supporters
• Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
• Displays consistent excellent judgment.

  Date of issue: 09/08/2024 Author: