Afghanistan: MEAL AND REPORTING MANAGER

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 9 months (31 March 2107)

The role:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and Reporting Manager is responsible for managing an effective MEAL system to monitor and document how Save the Children is influencing and changing the lives of girls under the STAGES project.

STAGES (Steps Towards Afghan Girls’ Educational Success) is a four year consortium project, implemented in partnership with AKF and Care. Now at the beginning of STAGES’ 4th and final year, Save the Children is seeking a MEAL and Reporting Manager to strengthen and manage MEAL systems for the remainder of the project.

The role will help identify programme needs and priorities; review progress and quality of programming; support increased accountability to children and adults; and develop reports and communication products for the STAGES project.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Education to BSc/BA/BEng level in a relevant subject.


• At least two years of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning experience in a developing country context.


• Knowledge of design and application of qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation techniques in a developing country context.


• Demonstrated ability in management of complex databases and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.


• Capacity to produce high-quality reports in English.


• Ability to work collaboratively and to foster a culture of monitoring and evaluation across the organization.


• Highly developed influencing, communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate technical issues effectively and persuasively to internal and external stakeholders.


• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.


• Experience working through systems of community participation and accountability, including previous experience of supporting feedback and complaints mechanisms.


• Experience of supporting child-focussed programming, in particular education or child protection projects.


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  Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff, including through remote support.

  
  

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  Master’s Degree in a relevant subject.

  
  


• Previous experience working with Save the Children.


• Specific experience of working in consortia projects.


• Specific experience of managing MEAL for DFID-funded projects.


• Experience or knowledge of working and living in conflict-affected areas.


• Advanced skills in database development and management.

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

To see a full job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. Closing date for this advert is 22nd June 2016.