Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Specialist

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Specialist – USAID

The Role

Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) is a key component of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Strengthening Project, Evolving a Self-Reliant Culture in Strategic Organizations and Capacitating Them to Mobilize Local Resources, which aims to strengthen the capacity of CSOs and CSO networks that can serve as Learning Resource Organizations (LROs). The MEAL Specialist’s main role is to lead in enhancing the quality and accountability of our work, bringing immediate and lasting changes in the lives of children.

The MEAL Specialist is responsible for establishing and managing a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system that will enable the Project and its partners to ensure that all planned interventions and related activities are continually being monitored for their effectiveness and appropriateness and that lessons are documented and communicated to inform on-going implementation and future programming. The MEAL system will be aligned to donor and SCP benchmarks and standards. S/he will guide Project Partners in achieving outcome/impact focused projects and accountability to beneficiaries in line with the donor and SCP policies and practices. The MEAL Specialist will also ensure that results are captured and that it feeds into a larger knowledge management and learning system.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of management, public health, or related fields
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in practical/operational M&E for large-scale socio-development projects. Experience in a USAID project is an advantage.
• Experience managing sub-grantees and working in coordination with other international development agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and overseeing monitoring and evaluation of complex programs, with USAID experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of M&E coordinators/managers.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at national, regional and local levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties. Tact and diplomacy are essential, as are representational and advocacy skills.
• Experience staff training and capacity building of national structures. Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative management approach. Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead train and motivate a team.
• Willing to travel to any part of the country as needed for the Project and maybe requested by Save the Children Philippines for its humanitarian response

Sensitive to issues affecting children and committed to the values, mission and principles of Save the Children.

Contract length: Fixed Term position until September 2023 based in National Capital Region

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

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. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.