JOB DESCRIPTION

Tracking Code
4948-689
Job Description

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

Save The Children is a global non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated, and safe. With a presence in over 120 countries, we work tirelessly to provide children with a brighter future. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of the most vulnerable.

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

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:

Collaboration with diverse and creative teams
Personalized learning plans and internal development opportunities to support your career growth
A child-friendly work environment
Attractive salary package
Comprehensive benefits, including:
Full Medical Insurance Coverage
20 Day Annual leave
21 Days Sick and carer”s leave
14 Weeks Maternity leave
10 Days paternity leave
7 Days Compassionate leave
10 Days Domestic violence leave
6 Days Study leave
Home Leave Airfare
Paid Public Holidays

You will make an impact by:

Monitoring & Evaluation

· Leading mixed-methods data collection initiatives including focus group discussions, key informant interviews, surveys, most significant change stories, and participatory evaluation methods

· Supporting quantitative data collection, management, and analysis including survey design, data validation, and statistical reporting

· Maintaining program monitoring and evaluation systems including monthly output trackers, beneficiary trackers and Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT)

· Using Kobo Toolbox and other platforms to collect data using mixed-methods approaches

· Designing and implementing mixed-methods research methodologies for baseline, midline, endline, and impact evaluations

· Providing accurate and verifiable beneficiary data and comprehensive insights to enable donor reporting

Research & Analysis

· Supporting research design and implementation for organisational and partnership research initiatives

· Conducting data analysis using mixed-methods approaches and appropriate analytical frameworks

· Contributing to new business development through MEAL inputs for proposal writing, including research frameworks and evaluation designs

· Collaborating with Burnet Institute on independent and joint research initiatives aligned with both organisations’ priorities

· Synthesizing findings from multiple data sources to inform program learning and strategic decision-making

Reporting & Communication

· Supporting periodic reporting to donors, partners, and senior management teams

· Developing compelling content for reports, including case studies, beneficiary stories, statistical summaries, and thematic analyses

· Contributing to proposal development by designing MEAL frameworks, evaluation budgets, and research components for funding applications

· Supporting knowledge management activities and facilitating evidence dissemination

Accountability & Learning

· Leading community feedback activities using participatory and culturally appropriate methodologies

· Planning and implementing Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) activities

· Building capacity of program staff in mixed-methods MEAL tools and approaches

· Training field staff in mixed-methods data collection and participatory research approaches

· Organising and facilitating learning events including project reviews and research dissemination workshops

Does this sound like you?

Are you passionate about evidence-based programming and mixed-methods research? Do you have a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills? Do you thrive in collaborative environments and want to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives while contributing to cutting-edge research?

If you’re excited about working in a unique partnership model that combines practical MEAL functions with research excellence, this role could be perfect for you.

This role requires:

· Strong experience in mixed-methods research including research design, data collection, and analysis

· Competency in both quantitative and qualitative research methods including survey design, data management, statistical analysis, and qualitative inquiry

· Experience in supporting monitoring and evaluation activities in development, health, or humanitarian contexts

· Proven skills in participatory and mixed-methods research approaches and community engagement methodologies

· Experience with data analysis software (NVivo, Atlas.ti, SPSS, R, or similar platforms)

· Excellent oral and written English communication skills with demonstrated ability to translate complex findings into accessible narratives

· Strong skills in proposal writing and research design with experience contributing to funding applications

· Good skills and experience in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and data collection platforms like Kobo Toolbox

· Experience working with children and youth in research and programming contexts

· Understanding of research ethics and safeguarding principles in research with vulnerable populations

· Experience working in community participation and accountability activities

· Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities while maintaining quality standards

Desirable:

· Advanced degree in social sciences, public health, international development, or related field

· Experience working with international NGOs, research institutions, or academic organisations

· Previous experience in proposal development and donor reporting for major institutional donors

· Knowledge of Pacific Island contexts, cultures, and research environments

· Experience in mixed-methods research design and implementation

Employment Terms:

· Two (2) year contract with Three (3) month probationary period

· Full staff benefits including VNPF contributions, medical insurance, annual leave entitlements, severance pay (applicable after 12 months), and unused annual leave payout as per Employment Law

· Police clearance check required

Ni-Vanuatu applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Sounds interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter via link provided, by 1st August 2025. We welcome and thank all applications, however due to the anticipated volume of submissions, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. 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.

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, Shéfa, Vanuatu

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements