ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Save the Children’s work is guided by the National Development Plan and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Save the Children works with key stakeholders that include children, civil society organisations, communities, donors, the Government and the media in contributing to the realisation of children’s rights. Save the Children strives to create impact for children by delivering programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. We implement programmes in both development and humanitarian contexts.

JOB SUMMARY

Tracking Code

4602-689

Job Description

Save the Children’s MEAL Team aims to measure and optimize the impact of our programs, to improve lives and create lasting change for children. The MEAL Team is responsible for establishing and managing a country office-wide MEAL system that enables Save the Children Vanuatu and partners to continuously monitor all programs, and to use data for decision making and continuous improvement.

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Where you come in:

In this fulltime contract position based in Port Vila Vanuatu, you will use your technical MEAL expertise, project management experience, and relationship skills to lead the MEAL Team, helping to improve the lives of children and individuals in Vanuatu. Working collaboratively with the MEAL Advisor, MEAL Coordinators, and Technical Advisors, the MEAL Manager will guide program staff in implementing MEAL systems across development and humanitarian programs in line with Save the Children’s and donor policies and practices. As a member of the Program Development and Quality (PDQ) team, the MEAL Manager will support the facilitation of periodic planning and reporting processes and will manage Save the Children Vanuatu’s accountability mechanism.

You will make an impact by:

• Enhancing Program Quality and Effectiveness by leading the design and implementation of robust MEAL systems, ensuring that our programs are consistently monitored and evaluated, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement to achieve the best outcomes for children and communities.
• You will manage and improve Save the Children Vanuatu’s accountability mechanisms, ensuring that feedback from children, families, and communities is collected, analyzed, and used to inform program adjustments, enhancing transparency and trust.
• Through training and mentoring program staff and partners, you will build local capacity in MEAL practices, empowering them to effectively monitor and evaluate their initiatives and fostering a culture of learning and adaptation.
• By generating and disseminating high-quality evidence and insights from our programs, you will support advocacy efforts aimed at influencing policy and practice, thereby contributing to broader systemic changes that benefit children and their communities in Vanuatu.

Does this sound like you?

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You have strong technical expertise in MEAL, excellent project management skills, and a solid understanding of data analysis and reporting. You are passionate about continuous learning and capacity building, adhere to high standards of accountability, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

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This role requires:

• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and respond to external requests while being a strong team player.
• Strong technical expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) methodologies and tools.
• Proven project management skills, with experience in coordinating MEAL activities across multiple programs.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting, with the ability to utilize MEAL software and technologies effectively.
• Passion for empowering communities and ensuring their meaningful participation in programmatic activities through robust accountability mechanisms.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex data and insights in a clear and concise manner.

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job:

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It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making Vanuatu and the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. Benefits include:

• Opportunity to work alongside diverse and creative teams
• Individual learning plans, and internal development opportunities to assist in your career development
• Child friendly work environment
• Attractive renumeration package ranging from 2,608,949 VUV – 4,696,116 VUV

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter via link provided, by 9th August 2024. We welcome and thank all applications, however due to the anticipated volume of submissions, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. For more information, please email Hr.Vanuatu@savethechildren.org.au

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organization. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH policy and Code of Conduct.

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At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society – in ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.

Job Location

Port Vila, Vanuatu

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