Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity

The Technical Specialist - MEAL is mainly responsible for providing adequate support to the Manager - MEAL in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning and knowledge management, research, and reporting to ensure efficient and effective MEAL system is being implemented in the projects and program under the project complying with SCI standards and procedures. This person will be responsible for implementing MEAL at the project level to track project progress and implement quality benchmarks, and accountability systems, facilitate learning and knowledge management mechanisms at the project level. S/he will be responsible for developing and piloting data collection tools, orienting data collectors, and supervising data collection in different research and eluviation studies. S/he will also be responsible for ensuring the quality of data, data management, updating the MEAL database, and analysing MEAL data at key intervals. S/he will conduct training/workshops to build the capacity of the partners/program staff on MEAL and provide them with ongoing MEAL technical support. S/he will provide support to the project in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the CO, donor, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in the field of M&E/ MEAL/MIS and research
• A Post Graduate Degree in a relevant field (social sciences, statistics, Economics)
• Solid understanding of quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation methodologies
• Should be proficient in computer operation, particularly, in KoBo Tools, R/SPSS, MS-Excel, and MS-PowerPoint and data virtual platform in power-bi
• Excellent analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Experience in working on Technology based MEAL systems/ processes;

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 who 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.

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

For a detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/10161

Application deadline: 09 November 2024

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an 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.