MEAL Assistant

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
The main areas of accountability and responsibility of this post is to implement Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning activities for the assigned project(s) in designated operational areas. Details are below.

 Assist MEAL Coordinator in carrying out the baseline, endline and internal evaluation surveys, analysing the data and draft reports.
 Support in implementation of the MEAL systems.
 Support in development of performance monitoring framework to measure progress, effectiveness, efficiency, and achievement of the expected results, specifying qualitative and quantitative indicators, data sources, and data collection methods.
 Conduct quality routine monitoring field visits of Nangarhar projects (and in other service east areas if need) and ensure activities progress alignment with the initial plan.
 Update the CP databases on monthly based.
 Work closely with project staff to ensure accountability systems are in place that engage beneficiaries and stakeholders in evaluations, impact assessments and research.
 Assist the project team in day-to-day monitoring of the project in the overall implementation and management of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and information management for a high quality, innovative and effective learning programme.
 Support in development of outputs and outcomes indicator tracking sheet, indicator performance tracking tools IPTTs and output tracker and establish training targets which link to project activities.
 Supporting program staff with provision of data collection tools development, deployment, and supervision of use.
 Establish and support the implementation of a data management system to inform planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.
 Undertake regular visits from the targeted areas to support monitoring, evaluation, impact assessment processes and accountability processes.
 Document the progress of programme activities against agreed indicators
 Collect accurate and timely data of programme activities.
 Prepare reports as required on the programming activities for internal, donor and beneficiaries.
 Development of case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
 Feed quality benchmark narration into MIS.
 Update project’s indicators status and achievement level into MIS.
 Any other tasks assigned by the line manager
BEHAVIOURS (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 their team to do the same.
 widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
 future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
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; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
QUALIFICATIONS
Completed 14th grade, with a preference for university degree in development studies, social sciences or any other field

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
 Two years proven experience in MEAL/M&E as MEAL Assistant, MEAL Officer and MEAL Senior Officer
 Previous working background of MEAL/M&E department for covering programming areas of education, health and nutrition, child poverty, child protection, food security, and livelihoods among others
 Maturity and confidence in dealing with the staff of government institutions, and communities.
 Good communication (both oral and written) in English and local languages, people skill for conflict resolution and negotiation.
 Computer proficiency, especially related to professional office software packages (Microsoft Office).

Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Organization context

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.