Description| JOB TITLE: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer | |
| TEAM:Programme Development and Quality/ MEAL | LOCATION: Katsina |
GRADE: 4 | POST TYPE:National |
| Contract Length | 1 year (Renewable) |
| CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3 - The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children or young the overseas context all posts are considered Level 3 posts given the potential for situations that may allow staff unsupervised access to vulnerable children and young people. | |
ROLE PURPOSE: The MEAL Officer will be responsible for monitoring the CGPP Project award for PEI GHSA and Cross-border immunisation activities in the State. Additionally the MEAL Officer will support the coordination of multiple reports on a weekly monthly quarterly and annual basis including the quarterly report. The MEAL Officer will also be responsible for establishing and managing a robust Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system for the project in their location. Core duties for the position include designing and implementing a MEAL system in accordance with Save the Children International (SCI) standards. The position holder will support evaluations/assessments monitor program progress and quality document lessons learnt and contribute to periodic monitoring and reporting. Ensuring gender-sensitive inclusive and participatory MEAL processes including childrens involvement is crucial. | |
SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to:MEAL Manager Staff reporting to this post:None. Direct:None Indirect:None. Role Dimensions: None | |
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Monitoring and Evaluation - Develop robust MEAL plans systems processes and tools for the project in line with SCI and donor requirements.
- Provide MEAL technical support to partners.
- Take the lead in data collection efforts for the project ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Conduct in-depth data analysis to derive actionable insights and recommendations from project data.
- Execute quarterly monitoring and accountability activities to enhance project performance including quality benchmarks data quality assessments and/or data quality assessments.
- Document data collection and analysis findings contributing to comprehensive and informative reports.
- Ensure monthly updates to the SCIs Project reporting Information Management & Evidence (PRIME) system logframe accurately reflecting project progress and achievements.
Monitor the implementation of programs ensuring that activities are carried out according to standards and protocols. Accountability - Ensure the project is implementing the 3 pillars of Accountability - Information sharing participation and feedback & reporting and providing relevant documentation.
- Assist in establishing robust accountability mechanisms ensuring the voices of project participants are considered in project adaptation/design and implementation.
- Conduct periodic community feedback and stakeholder meetings to gather input feedback and insights on the program enhancing community engagement and promoting transparency and accountability.
Knowledge Management & Learning - Actively engage in program learning initiatives facilitating discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions among project teams.
- Support in the archiving of Project Documents in the Resource Centre
- Support in the development of case studies and success stories for the project.
Safeguarding - Ensure risk assessments are done before any data collection that involves children.
General - Comply with SCI policies and practice with respect to child protection code of conduct health and safety equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
- Undertake any other tasks within the MEAL function as the line manager requires adapting to project needs and challenges.
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SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: - Holds self-accountable for making decisions managing resources efficiently and achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition - Set ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team take responsibility for their own personal development and encourage their team to do the same.
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children and engages and motivates others.
- Future-orientated thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration: - Builds and maintains effective relationships with their team colleagues Members external partners and supporters.
- Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
- Approachable good listener easy to talk to.
Creativity: - Designing more effective admin and data management systems
- willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity: - Honest encourages openness and transparency demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
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QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of BSc or equivalent qualification in Education Demography Statistics Information Technology Computer Science or any related courses. | |
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Essential - At least 3 years of experience working in MEAL for Humanitarian/developmental organizations.
- Experience in implementing health or child protection programs is an added advantage.
- Very good communication and interpersonal skills including ability to communicate technical issues effectively and persuasively.
- Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal.
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Childrens aims values and principles including rights-based approaches and childrens participation.
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Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. | |
Child Safeguarding: 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. | |
Safeguarding our Staff: The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy | |
Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures. | |
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
DescriptionJOB TITLE: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) OfficerTEAM:Programme Development and Quality/ MEALLOCATION: KatsinaGRADE: 4POST TYPE:NationalContract Length1 year (Renewable)CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3 - The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to ...
Description| JOB TITLE: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer | |
| TEAM:Programme Development and Quality/ MEAL | LOCATION: Katsina |
GRADE: 4 | POST TYPE:National |
| Contract Length | 1 year (Renewable) |
| CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3 - The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children or young the overseas context all posts are considered Level 3 posts given the potential for situations that may allow staff unsupervised access to vulnerable children and young people. | |
ROLE PURPOSE: The MEAL Officer will be responsible for monitoring the CGPP Project award for PEI GHSA and Cross-border immunisation activities in the State. Additionally the MEAL Officer will support the coordination of multiple reports on a weekly monthly quarterly and annual basis including the quarterly report. The MEAL Officer will also be responsible for establishing and managing a robust Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system for the project in their location. Core duties for the position include designing and implementing a MEAL system in accordance with Save the Children International (SCI) standards. The position holder will support evaluations/assessments monitor program progress and quality document lessons learnt and contribute to periodic monitoring and reporting. Ensuring gender-sensitive inclusive and participatory MEAL processes including childrens involvement is crucial. | |
SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to:MEAL Manager Staff reporting to this post:None. Direct:None Indirect:None. Role Dimensions: None | |
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Monitoring and Evaluation - Develop robust MEAL plans systems processes and tools for the project in line with SCI and donor requirements.
- Provide MEAL technical support to partners.
- Take the lead in data collection efforts for the project ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Conduct in-depth data analysis to derive actionable insights and recommendations from project data.
- Execute quarterly monitoring and accountability activities to enhance project performance including quality benchmarks data quality assessments and/or data quality assessments.
- Document data collection and analysis findings contributing to comprehensive and informative reports.
- Ensure monthly updates to the SCIs Project reporting Information Management & Evidence (PRIME) system logframe accurately reflecting project progress and achievements.
Monitor the implementation of programs ensuring that activities are carried out according to standards and protocols. Accountability - Ensure the project is implementing the 3 pillars of Accountability - Information sharing participation and feedback & reporting and providing relevant documentation.
- Assist in establishing robust accountability mechanisms ensuring the voices of project participants are considered in project adaptation/design and implementation.
- Conduct periodic community feedback and stakeholder meetings to gather input feedback and insights on the program enhancing community engagement and promoting transparency and accountability.
Knowledge Management & Learning - Actively engage in program learning initiatives facilitating discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions among project teams.
- Support in the archiving of Project Documents in the Resource Centre
- Support in the development of case studies and success stories for the project.
Safeguarding - Ensure risk assessments are done before any data collection that involves children.
General - Comply with SCI policies and practice with respect to child protection code of conduct health and safety equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
- Undertake any other tasks within the MEAL function as the line manager requires adapting to project needs and challenges.
| |
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: - Holds self-accountable for making decisions managing resources efficiently and achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition - Set ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team take responsibility for their own personal development and encourage their team to do the same.
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children and engages and motivates others.
- Future-orientated thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration: - Builds and maintains effective relationships with their team colleagues Members external partners and supporters.
- Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
- Approachable good listener easy to talk to.
Creativity: - Designing more effective admin and data management systems
- willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity: - Honest encourages openness and transparency demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
| |
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of BSc or equivalent qualification in Education Demography Statistics Information Technology Computer Science or any related courses. | |
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Essential - At least 3 years of experience working in MEAL for Humanitarian/developmental organizations.
- Experience in implementing health or child protection programs is an added advantage.
- Very good communication and interpersonal skills including ability to communicate technical issues effectively and persuasively.
- Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal.
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Childrens aims values and principles including rights-based approaches and childrens participation.
| |
Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. | |
Child Safeguarding: 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. | |
Safeguarding our Staff: The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy | |
Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures. | |
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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