Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation 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 1.6 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.
The role
Under the direction of the Director of Programmes Development and Quality (DPDQ), the Head of M&E, Quality and Accountability provides strategic direction in the areas of MEAL, Child Participation and Partnership development. S/he will provide advice and technical support to help progra mmes in setting up accountability and M&E systems, promote evidence based programming, decision making and advocacy as well as play a critical role in coordination of country annual planning. The post-holder will also be involved in building national staff and partners' capacity for better M&E, accountability to beneficiaries as well as contribute to the agency-wide learning. The post-holder will have a specialisation in MEAL, and ability to manage a TA in Child participation and partnership.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
• Post-graduate degree in international affairs, development or related field
• Minimum five years of monitoring and evaluation experience, at least three of which should be in a post-conflict/humanitarian setting
• Proven technical MEAL experience in at least two of the following sectors: Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection and Food, Security and Livelihoods.
• Proven experience developing conceptual frameworks (log frames/results frameworks), development of indicators and monitoring and evaluation plans
• Experience working with a variety of donors including USAID, OFDA, ECHO and EC
• Competency in designing, developing and implementing a variety of assessment methods to meet field project needs – rapid assessments, population-based surveys, evaluations, impact studies. Proven quantitative and qualitative analysis skills desirable.
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills. Experience using databases, as well as using statistical software such as STATA, SPSS, EPI Info, or similar programs.
• Experience of designing and implementing capacity building for peers and field staff (training, coaching, mentoring, etc.) specific to M&E.
• Excellent report-writing skills with the ability to assimilate, process and document information for a variety of audiences
• Ability to communicate clearly an d effectively and build relationships at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
• Good interpersonal and facilitation skills and sensitivity in dealing with government officials and communities.
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly into the field.
• Commitment to Save the Children's Child Safeguarding policy
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children aims, values and principles.
Desirable
• Experience in Information System Management, specifically database management
• Previous knowledge of Save the Children Systems
• Experience managing logistics within an emergency setting
• Experience working in South Sudan
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single docu ment, including your salary expectations for this role.
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 1.6 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.
The role
Under the direction of the Director of Programmes Development and Quality (DPDQ), the Head of M&E, Quality and Accountability provides strategic direction in the areas of MEAL, Child Participation and Partnership development. S/he will provide advice and technical support to help progra mmes in setting up accountability and M&E systems, promote evidence based programming, decision making and advocacy as well as play a critical role in coordination of country annual planning. The post-holder will also be involved in building national staff and partners' capacity for better M&E, accountability to beneficiaries as well as contribute to the agency-wide learning. The post-holder will have a specialisation in MEAL, and ability to manage a TA in Child participation and partnership.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
• Post-graduate degree in international affairs, development or related field
• Minimum five years of monitoring and evaluation experience, at least three of which should be in a post-conflict/humanitarian setting
• Proven technical MEAL experience in at least two of the following sectors: Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection and Food, Security and Livelihoods.
• Proven experience developing conceptual frameworks (log frames/results frameworks), development of indicators and monitoring and evaluation plans
• Experience working with a variety of donors including USAID, OFDA, ECHO and EC
• Competency in designing, developing and implementing a variety of assessment methods to meet field project needs – rapid assessments, population-based surveys, evaluations, impact studies. Proven quantitative and qualitative analysis skills desirable.
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills. Experience using databases, as well as using statistical software such as STATA, SPSS, EPI Info, or similar programs.
• Experience of designing and implementing capacity building for peers and field staff (training, coaching, mentoring, etc.) specific to M&E.
• Excellent report-writing skills with the ability to assimilate, process and document information for a variety of audiences
• Ability to communicate clearly an d effectively and build relationships at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
• Good interpersonal and facilitation skills and sensitivity in dealing with government officials and communities.
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly into the field.
• Commitment to Save the Children's Child Safeguarding policy
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children aims, values and principles.
Desirable
• Experience in Information System Management, specifically database management
• Previous knowledge of Save the Children Systems
• Experience managing logistics within an emergency setting
• Experience working in South Sudan
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single docu ment, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to apply:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jobs.26360.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
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