The Opportunity – MEAL Manager (CO)
Post location: oPt CO, Based in Ramallah with travel across the West Bank and Gaza
Contract Duration and Level of Effort: 1 year
***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***
ROLE PURPOSE:
As a member of the Programme Development & Quality (PDQ) Department, the MEAL Manager is a key strategic position within Save the Children’s OPT Country Office. The MEAL Manager oversees the design and implementation of a quality, comprehensive and integrated MEAL system that meets SCI standards and donor regulations for a large, complex portfolio. By leading a team that produces robust evaluation and research, the Manager promotes a culture of learning and accountability in the country office.
The MEAL Manager will lead on ensuring a high quality MEAL system is functional in the country office, and that MEAL is integrated into all aspects of Save the Children’s (SC’s) programming. The Manager will ensure that evidence is available for quality improvement, programme learning, donor reporting and to address beneficiary feedback and complaints. The incumbent will enhance the role of information management in documentation, visualization and utilization across MEAL, technical advisors, operations, Business development and ACCM. The MEAL Manger ensures robust mechanisms for beneficiary feedback and complaints, to ensure Save the Children is accountable to the children and communities we serve.
The MEAL Manager leads a MEAL team that includes MEAL Officers/Assistants, Information Management (IM) Advisors, and a Research and Learning Specialist. The Manager also has a dotted-line to a MEAL Manager in Gaza, who similarly leads an operational MEAL team who feeds into the CO MEAL systems. The Manager manages and mentors the MEAL team, facilitating ongoing capacity strengthening and technical oversight of MEAL activities.
The MEAL Manager is a key part of Save the Children’s Business Development processes, ensuring the consistency and quality of MEAL components in project logframes. The incumbent participates in project design teams, ensures consistency with Master logframes for the country office strategy, drafts learning agendas and conceptualizes research and evaluation frameworks to demonstrate impact. The post holder leads the reporting of key performance indicators used to track progress in Save the Children’s Country Strategic Plan and annual reports.
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
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Director of Programme Development and Quality.
Staff reporting to this post: Manages 4 people; Research & Learning Specialist, PRIME MEAL Officer, MEAL Coordinator & MEAL Officer, Oversees the MEAL team which also includes MEAL assistants.
Role Dimensions: oPt CO is a high complexity country, multi-member interest, with an annual budget of around $40+m, and 100+ staff. Currently the program is experiencing a growth in funding and complexity due to the war in Gaza.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Design and Implementation of a comprehensive MEAL System that meets SCI and donor standards
Reporting
Programme Development and MEAL Resources
MEAL Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
Promoting a Culture of Learning
Child Safeguarding responsibilities
In order to be successful you will bring/have:
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
Desirable
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national & International terms and conditions.
Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Organisation
Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.
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 realize 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.
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/apply
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.