Save the Children
Job Vacancy: Regional MEAL and Research Coordinator
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.
Job Vacancy: Regional MEAL and Research Coordinator
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.
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: As a key
member of the East and Southern Africa (ESA) regional programme quality support
team, the Regional MEAL and Research Coordinator is responsible for supporting
Country Offices to embed MEAL and advance learning through quality research and
evaluation.
He/she provides support to country
offices to strengthen different components of MEAL especially learning through
research and evaluation, facilitating the dissemination of outcomes within and
beyond the ESA region.
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Location: Nairobi
Qualifications and Experience
·
Master’s degree in international
development or in one or more of Save the Children’s thematic areas (e.g.
education, public health, nutrition, child protection, child rights and
livelihoods& food security)
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At least 6 years’ experience in
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning and Research
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Knowledge and demonstrated experience
in designing and implementing research and evaluations
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Ability to synthesise large reports
and write concise briefs using infographics as well as produce and deliver high
quality presentations
·
Understanding of the principles for
creating and maintaining communities of practice
·
Demonstrated interpersonal skills,
including the ability to collaborate effectively in networks and communities of
practice
·
Excellent verbal and written
communication in English
·
A flexible and resourceful attitude
with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload.
·
Proven analytical and problem solving
skills in order to understand the range and content of the emergency
programmes’ work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges.
·
Proven data analysis and report
writing skills
·
Good understanding of child
participation, child protection and child rights governance issues
·
Cross-cultural experience,
understanding and sensitivity;
·
Strong self-starter who is able to
take initiative
·
Commitment to Save the Children aims,
values and policies, including child safeguarding and data protection
·
Excellent interpersonal and written
and oral communication skills;
Please apply in English saving your
CV and covering letter as a single document.
Please CLICK HERE to see a full a job
description or visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Job Vacancy: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and
Learning(MEAL) Intern
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 1.9
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: This is an exciting opportunity for young dynamic upcoming
professional seeking to obtain on the job experience in MEAL while working with
a motivated multinational team.
It requires a dedicated and highly motivated individual who is
willing to learn at the same time offer creative ideas to achieving the goals
of MEAL
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Location: Nairobi
Qualifications and Experience:
·
University degree in any field of
social development
·
Prior training in Monitoring,
Evaluation, Accountability and Learning and Knowledge Management
·
Strong written and verbal
communication skills in English
·
Demonstrated interpersonal skills,
including the ability to collaborate effectively in networks and communities of
practice
·
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel,
Access, and Power Point)
·
Consolidation of data and reports
from country programs to facilitate regional analysis and reporting
·
Monitor and undertake quality
assurance procedures for Program KPI reporting
·
Coordinate and organize learning
meetings including virtual meetings like webinars and manage dissemination
outcomes,
·
Coordinate the MEAL community of
practise and support other thematic communities of practise to catalyse
learning
·
Work with the regional IT team to
develop innovative systems that enable country and regional staff to share and
access existing and new knowledge
·
Any other duty and assigned by
supervising manager
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a
single document.
CLICK HERE to see a full a job
description and apply online or visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Deadline: 22nd February 2018
We need to keep children safe so our selection process 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
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to
employ and assign the best qualified talent.
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