Job Details

 
The Opportunity
Save the Children is inviting applications from suitably qualified personnel to fill the position of  MEAL Coordinator . As a key member, the MEAL Coordinator will ensure that data is consistently and systematically captured and stored in all projects/programmes under his/her jurisdiction. He/She will be responsible for providing support to Project Managers, project and/or partner MEAL staff and other project staff the southern region ensuring both data and MEAL systems in general are functional. He/She will ensure all projects/programmes have key MEAL tools and that staff, communities and partner staff are well trained on how to use the tools. He/she will also ensure that all concerned parties are well conversant with key data management processes and general MEAL concepts and skills to ensure that data management and other MEAL processes for all projects and or programmes are consistently and systematically managed and kept functional. 
 
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
 
In order to be successful, you will bring/have: 

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Demography or related field. 
• At least 5 years hands-on experience in delivering MEAL functions e.g. designing, maintenance of databases and development of tools. 
• Very good skills in Monitoring and Evaluation, effective use of log frame indicators and results based frameworks for reporting of outputs, outcomes and impact
• Understanding of and ability to apply quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, including survey design, and data entry and analysis     
• Skilled in field work monitoring with ability to identify lessons learnt
• Ability to design, conduct and analyse programme operational research
• Ability to support programme evaluation or survey in Child focused Programming or Community Development related fields
• Experience in facilitation of programme trainings
• Experience in managing field data collection work
• Experience with computer packages such as MS Word, SPSS, EPI info, Access, Excel, power point and e-mail.
• Familiarity with mobile data collection platforms such Kobo Collect, ODK or Survey CTO.
• Ability to critically review research/evaluation reports by independent consultants.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills in English and Chichewa
• Ability to communicate scientific data to communities, program staff, and partners in simple and clear manner. 
• Ability to work well with Government systems, especially at the district level and below
• Good personal organizational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
• Willingness to travel to field offices and work in challenging environment from time to time 
• Ability to work within a multicultural setting.

 
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 environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 
We believe in providing reasonable accommodations to support the professional growth and success of all employees. We thus encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities.  
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
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.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.