MEAL Officer (Partnership) for nationals only
Service Corporation International · UA
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Overall functions:
- Support the implementation of the SCI MEAL in Emergencies (MiE) Procedure and MiE System Quality Benchmarks, monitoring system/framework to report activities according to appropriate framework(s);
- Develop standard monitoring tools in collaboration with Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability Coordinator and programme staff;
- Establish data flow mechanisms on standard tools including data collection, storage, analysis, interpretation and timely feedback to the intended stakeholders in collaboration with program staff;
- Lead on conducting ongoing monitoring activities for reporting on projects’ outputs and outcomes as per projects’ frameworks in coordination with area office MEAL team;
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits and provide structured feedback and recommendations to programme teams and relevant technical advisors, as well as partners.
- Assist in designing and implementing qualitative and quantitative assessments as appropriate;
- Provide training and capacity building to team members and partners whenever needed;
- Undertake data quality assurance in the areas of operation, identifying sources of errors and inconsistencies and providing feedback that would help in data improvement;
- Assist in capturing relevant learning associated with the response activities.
Partnership:
- Liaise with partners to establish ways of working, build trust and ensure relationships based on the SCI localization principles;
- Ensure that partners understand key concepts, steps and tools for the MEAL system and that these are used consistently across projects;
- Ensure partner staff have the technical capacity to implement MEAL systems according to SC’s and international standards and supervise their application.
- Provide mentorship to partner MEAL staff to position MEAL as a key function within the organization;
- Provide management/leadership and technical support to partners and response staff in specified field sites to ensure that the MEAL system is operational in all areas;
- Foster an organisational culture that embraces MEAL and understands its link to quality, adaptive and accountable programming at the field level.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, 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:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, and/or Development or relevant Social Studies.
- Fluency in written and spoken Ukrainian, Russian and, ideally, English.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- At least 1 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of programs or relevant experience.
- Prior experience working with partners.
- Experience in Excel.
- Familiarity and comprehension with database designs and management.
- Good level of computer proficiency and ability to use SPSS and MS-Office.
- Demonstrated report writing skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience in Power BI, ODK, GIS
- Experience in data collection, data management, and analysis is highly desirable.
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