Position: MEAL Coordinator – Ending Discriminatory Gender Norms in Sponsorship Program - (2100038Y)
Required No.(s): 1
Contract length: Fixed Term
Location: Based in Bardibas, Eastern Field Office (EFO)
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners from civil societies and government, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We reached approximately two million populations and invests over 40 million US dollars annually to reach more children than ever before, through programs in Health, Nutrition, Education, Protection and Child Rights and Governance, Livelihood, HIV and AIDS, and Humanitarian crises.
The primary responsibility of the post holder is to lead the MEAL component in the SCK funded “Ending Discriminatory Gender-norms in Sponsorship Program” by Field Office-Bardibas. S/he will be responsible to ensure global MEAL framework including Knowledge Management system and research within the project. program. Similarly, the position holder will provide technical support to conduct baseline, midterm and final evaluation and periodical indicator survey of the projects with close coordination of Sr. MEAL Coordinator. The MEAL Coordinator will also be responsible to manage information/data and update regularly. The position holder will be responsible to ensure country as well as SCK reporting requirements. Similarly, the position holder will be responsible to develop PNGO staff capacity on MEAL functions under the field office. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Key Responsibilities
Program Design:
Take lead in conducting situation analysis, as per requirements of project.
Review project log-frame/result frameworks and provide technical inputs
Support to develop and implement MEAL plan of project
Ensure project has MEAL plan Baselines and Evaluations:
Prepare Terms of Reference (ToR) for baseline, mid-term, final evaluation and operational research of project in close coordination with research coordinator in CO
Support to design study including sampling frame, methodology and data collection tools
Ensure and support to conduct annual indicator surveys of the projects periodically.
Lead and support to carry out short assessment and survey in standard to assess the project quality
Monitoring and Reporting:
Support project team in developing/ updating quality benchmarks
Conduct periodic program monitoring visits against quality benchmarks and provide feedback to the program team
Follow up with project team for implementing agreed actions plan developed after monitoring
Provide technical support and guidance to program team in planning, monitoring and reporting
Involve with project staff to collect case studies/success stories of different projects
Provide technical guidance in conducting annual indicator surveys (including sampling, data analysis and reporting)
Develop/review monitoring checklist and tool of project activities.
Support to project team for quality reporting, documentation and case story collection.
Data/Information Management:
Review and provide inputs on developing OPMIS for project
Develop and maintain sectoral database on beneficiary coverage (total reach) and share with team on a regular basis (Monthly, quarterly, annually)
Review and do preliminary analysis of the data reported by districts and provide timely feedback to the district team as required.
Research
Support to develop research questionnaire, plan/design in close coordination with CO operational research coordinator
Support to hire research consultant and assists research personnel in the implementation of research studies to ensure successful completion of study goals.
Prepare and maintain all Institutional Review Board (IRB) and regulatory paperwork to comply with institutional regulatory requirements.
Assist in the recruitment and relationship building of study subjects, arrange study visits and provide instructions to meet the goals of the study.
Abstract or collects data from study subjects and enter information into the designated forms/database to comply with study protocols.
Support external consultant to produce research findings and disseminate the results in appropriate forums for further use.
Accountability:
Provide inputs in strengthening accountability mechanism in project
Support to establish CFM system at district and PNGOs office.
Provide regular support to project team in the areas of accountability, e.g. information sharing and feedback/ complaint mechanism
Review monthly accountability report and coordinate with projects team to ensure feedback/complains are responding on timely manner
Evaluation and Learning:
Coordinate to prepare Terms of Reference (ToR) for conducting mid-term and final evaluation of project
Coordinate project evaluation and ensure evaluation reports are produced as per agreed standards (SCI quality criteria)
Create learning sharing platform at project
Identify learning agendas with coordination of program and field office team.
Conduct action research in field based on learning agenda and research plan under project
Coordination, representation and others:
Coordinate with line manager and other MEAL colleagues within filed office and program operation.
Ensure PNGOs staff are familiar with SCI MEAL system
Provide capacity building support to PNGO MEAL staff
Provide MEAL support during emergency
Other
Any other tasks given by line manager and project manager related to MEAL.
Qualifications and experience
Master's degree in Social Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Development Studies or M&E. with knowledge in research planning and design
At least 3 years of working experiences in monitoring and evaluation and/or research experience preferably at INGOs. Experience of developing MIS with good report writing skill will be an added advantage.
Essential:
Strong knowledge in Monitoring and evaluation including project planning and design.
Have experience of working closely with research institutions and have knowledge on research design and research methodology
Higher degree of taking initiatives and has ability to work independently
Strong leadership and managerial capability.
Proactive and assertive
Sound interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Proficiency in writing technical and programmatic reports that document program directions and results
Partnership Management (both government and non-government) skills
Ability to work in a stressful and changing environment with limited resources
Skills
Interpersonal communication
Program designing
Coordination
Negotiation
Reporting writing
Analytical skill
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.
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.
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