JOB DESCRIPTION
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager NORAD Framework & TOFI Programme– Open to Somali nationals only.
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The MEAL Manager will lead and take an overall responsibility on MEAL and research components under the NORAD Framework program and the Together For Inclusion (TOFI) projects. The MEAL Manager will develop M&E Frameworks, track key project milestones, document achievements and track the quality of implemented interventions. The MEAL Manager will also maintain the portfolio’s learning agenda and esure timely, reliable and robust evidence is generated to inform program designs, day to day decision making and learning outcomes. The MEAL Manager will ensure that MEAL procedures and tools are harmonised across the different Area Offices and across partners. The NORAD and TOFI programmes are implemented across four regions Galgadud,Banadir/Hiran, Karkar and Nugaal regions of Somalia. The MEAL Manager will work closely with the Country Research team, Area MEAL Managers, and Program leads to demonstrate the impact of our work and value for money.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Norad Project Director (with dotted lines to the Head of REALM)
Staff directly reporting to this post: N/A
- Minimum of degree in an area of education, social development, economic, statistics or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Minimum 5 years practical experience in M&E system coordination/implementation in a large.
- international non-governmental organization or other international relief/development body;
- Demonstrated ability in data analysis, project design, monitoring, and evaluation of development activities.
- Familiar with education program outcome measurement tools like ASER, EGRA, EGMA etc.
- Experience developing results frameworks, logical frameworks, or similar tools for project design is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in realistic indicator development, study design, and data analysis—in multiple sectors.
- Experience using knowledge management software or database is highly desired and proven knowledge and skills of statistical packages (SPSS, STATA, sphinx etc…)
- Experience with statistical analysis, database, and/or data visualization software such as ODK, ONA, R, NVIVO, PowerBI.
- Demonstrated working knowledge and extensive experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning, in both development and humanitarian programs; preferably with an INGO.
- Proven strategic and implementation ability with strong conceptual and analytical skills for monitoring and Evaluation, learning & accountability.
- Experience of gathering, analysing and presenting quantitative and qualitative data including information / data management and beneficiary registration and counting
- Ability to plan workload, prioritize, commit to meet deadlines and demonstrate accountability for outputs with minimal direct supervision.
- Good organisational skills including accuracy, consistency, attention to detail, tenacity and the ability to work under pressure Willingness to travel extensively within Somalia.
- Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports. A high level of written and spoken English.
Application Information:
Please apply in English saving your cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document.
For more information about Save the Children in Somalia and to see a full a job description, visit our website at https://somalia.savethechildren.net/career
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible.
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy.
Application will be closed on 12th January 2023.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.
