ROLE PURPOSE:
Save the Children is seeking a Monitoring Evaluation Accountability & Learning (M.EA.L) Manager for an anticipated 5 year US Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons-funded program in Cote d’Ivoire. The goal of the program is to enable a coordinated system to effectively address forced child labor and child sexual exploitation on all levels.
The Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Manager will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program’s Comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (CMEP) and information system to track delivery against outputs, outcomes and impacts. S/he will lead analysis of data collected for the assessment of progress and improvements. S/he will also guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidate program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt and the use of data for programmatic improvement. S/he will support all the technical staff in M.E.A.L functions and will manage any M.E.A.L related staff in the project. This is a leadership role and will serve as a key personnel of the project team.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Lead the design and implementation of the program M.E.A.L framework (20%)
- Design, monitor and analyze the project’s Result Monitoring Plan (RMP) and Direct Participant Monitoring System (DPMS, data collection systems, including output, outcome and impacts indicators.
- Develop data collection tools, additional program assessments, analytic plans and study protocols as necessary.
- Set up and maintain the routine data flow and reporting schedule, providing technical assistance and support to ensure a system for the collection of quality data is maintained and data is used to inform programmatic decisions.
Guide project reporting process (20%)
- Manage the compilation and completion of reports necessary for reporting program activities.
- Update the SCI reporting plateform (PRIME, Project on track, …)
Promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learned (20%)
- Design and execute program assessments and evaluations to learn from program data.
- Initiate and lead dissemination of program data to promote data use and establish processes for the routine analysis and use of data for program improvements.
- Participate in forums to disseminate best practices and lessons learned.
- Ensure quality benchmark monitoring
- Facilitate accountability activities and analyse accountability’s data
- Lead the evaluation and assessment
Collaborate with government officials to improve data collection systems and data use (20%)
- Facilitate a working relationship with government officials to support improvements in data collection, including ensuring that recommended key indicators are tracked and that strategies are in place to improve data use at multiple levels and across agencies.
- Support the implementation of a comprehensive national child trafficking data collection system
Support technical staff in M.E.A.L functions (20%)
- Manage and build capacity of all M.E.A.L related staff in program to carry out program monitoring and evaluation activities and assessments.
- Conduct trainings necessary to establish a strong project data collection system among M.E.A.L staff and lead trainings for additional program assessments as necessary.
NB: The tasks and responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and the incumbent may be required to perform other related tasks according to the requirements of the service.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Denounce all cases of internal and external abuse
- Know the Safeguarding policy and the Code of Good Conduct and raise awareness of this policy (children, employees, partners, beneficiaries, etc.)
- Contribute to lessons learned and good practice documentation exercises under the leadership of the focal point
- Be exemplary in your work and in your private life and respect the code of good conduct and the Safeguarding policy
- Know and respect local procedures
- Ensure the well-being of the child, the employee, the partners, the beneficiaries, and the communities
- Ensure a healthy environment at the service of all (children, partners, beneficiaries, employees etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or related field. Master’s degree or Bachelor’s plus an advanced certificate in M.E.A.L, statistics, economics, or international development preferred.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Minimum of seven years of professional experience in a senior M.E.A.L position responsible for implementing M.E.A.L activities of international development projects.
- Demonstrated ability and skills in analysis and report writing is essential.
- Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M.E.A.L systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
- Experience in planning and managing various studies; for example, performance evaluations, baseline studies, case studies, and gender/diversity-related studies.
- Experience designing and managing multiple disaggregation variables for participant monitoring and database systems, including gender and age.
- Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator design, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M.E.A.L and/performance monitoring plans.
- Experience in designing and administering data collection tools, conducting data entry, data cleaning, data processing and analysis.
- Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
- Experience managing and providing ongoing training to M.E.A.L field officers and/or sub recipients.
- Experience with data quality assessments and oversight.
- Understanding of gender mainstreaming and analysis frameworks and development of indicators pertaining to adolescent girls’ and women’s economic empowerment is preferred.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in French and English
CONTRACT LENGTH : 12 MONTHS RENEWABLE
Position level and remuneration:
The monthly base salary for this position is between XOF 791.103 and 1 223 738
The setting of the remuneration will be based on the level of responsibility of the position, the candidate’s experience and internal equity
In addition to the base salary SCI offers a competitive benefits package.
The Organization
We employ around 25,000 people worldwide and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises or those in need of better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest level, to realize children’s rights and to make their voices heard
We are working on three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children have a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We understand 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, as well as a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity and integrity are highly valued.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter in a single document, mentioning your salary expectation for this position via the link above.
Closing date :
Female candidates are strongly encouraged.
Candidates are informed that Save the Children International does not request any payment or fees during the entire recruitment process. Any such request must be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
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Please apply by sending your CV and motivation letter in one document, also mentioning your salary claim for this position.
We must ensure the safety of children through our selection processes, which reflect our commitment to protecting children and include rigorous reference surveys
Women’s candidatures are strongly encouraged.
Candidates are informed that Save the Children International does not require any payments or fees throughout the recruitment process. Any request in this direction must be immediately as it is contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
ABOUT US
The Organization
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. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.