JOB OPENING

Senior Manager – MEAL

Save the Children invites applications for the above mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for the potential female candidates. 

The role

Reporting to the Deputy Director- MEAL in Country Office, Senior Manager-MEAL will lead the process of strengthening Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems and approaches in Cox’s Bazar Area Office (including the Rohingya Response). S/he will support Director-Evidence and Learning to provide strategic direction and oversight of SCI's Rohingya Response approach to MEAL, as well as to development programs undertaken by the Area Office.  S/he will provide technical support and supervision to the sector MEAL Managers as well as program leads (as required) to ensure continuous improvement to the existing MEAL system. S/he will lead on designing and implementing MEAL system for all projects in the Area Office and draw lessons learned to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality program for children. S/he, with guidance from Director- Evidence and Learning, will manage the overall MEAL budget for the Area Office, including the humanitarian response.

Responsibilities include, s/he will lead in the development of log frames for the new multi-sectoral and integrated program proposals, ensures that MEAL and other program staff have a clear understanding about program accountability and will work with Sector MEAL Managers and Senior Program Managers to ensure that all awards in the Area Office have the baseline data necessary and regular update of logframes with outcome information to determine program impact.

Qualifications and experience

  • At least 7 years’ experience in monitoring & evaluation, proven track record [3 years+] of developing, implementing and reviewing MEAL systems/strategies at senior level for both development and humanitarian contexts, including 3 years in management/leadership position
  • Good analytical skills, effective negotiator, with the ability to proactively influence cross sectoral and departmental buy-in, ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
  • Previous experience of successfully leading internal Needs assessments, Baseline and Evaluation at Country/Sector Level.
  • Solid understanding of quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including skills in analysis, documentation and presentation of complex data/information.
  • Experience with Accountability mechanisms and child participatory approaches
  • Proven capacity to manage team and also train and coach staff.
  • Fluency in English (both written and oral)
  • High level proficiency on analytical software, e.g., Excel/SPSS/STATA and GIS skills preferable
  • Master’s Degree, preferably in Statistics/Anthropology/Social Sciences or relevant discipline

Contract length: Regular

Job Location: Cox’s Bazar

Number of vacancy: 1 (One)

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.

For detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:
https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=22000660

Application deadline: August 20, 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce’

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

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.