Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Programme Implementation	LOCATION:  Dadaab
GRADE:  TBC	POST TYPE: National
Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
ROLE PURPOSE: Save the Children has programming in child protection and education in Garissa county, mainly focused on Somali refugees, but also targeting the host and local community.  The MEAL Coordinator makes a crucial contribution to the quality of that programming, as a senior member of the Dadaab area team. The MEAL Coordinator is responsible to ensure the correct implementation of all SCI MEAL systems in Garissa County. The Coordinator will ·         Manage the process of data collection, banking and analysis of programme management information, including the Education and Child Protection Information Management Systems (EIMS and CPIMS); ·         Undertake the design and implementation of programme reviews, evaluations and impact assessments; ·         Manage the development, roll-out and day to day running of beneficiary accountability mechanisms; ·         Facilitate an informal process of continual learning about programme quality. S/he is supported by 2 MEAL Officers, 4 MEAL Assistants and an Accountability Officer, as well as by a PQ Manager and MEAL Advisor at the Nairobi level . Dimensions: Save the Children has supported children in Kenya since before its Independence in 1963 and has had a consistent operational presence in the country since 1984. We provide support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, Health, HIV/AIDS, Livelihoods, Nutrition and WASH. Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Meru and Wajir. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 260 staff and a confirmed budget of approximately US$18 million this year.
SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Area Programme Manager Staff directly reporting to this post: 1 MEAL Officer and 4 MEAL Assistants.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: General Management ·         Responsible for the correct implementation of the SCI Kenya MEAL Framework; ·         With Programme Managers, develop M&E Plans and related tools at grant start up; ·         Ensure the appropriate resourcing of MEAL activities within new budgets; ·         Ensure that MEAL is effectively integrated into programme design, and contributes to programme objectives; ·         Contribute to annual planning and reporting processes, consistent with SCI operational requirements; ·         Identify recurring gaps in MEAL and programme quality themes, and actively address the causes; ·         Ensure that child participation and child safeguarding is integrated into design and delivery; ·         As a member of the Dadaab SMT, ensure a conducive and productive work environment. Monitoring and Evaluation ·         Where necessary, design and support needs, baseline, and endline assessments and surveys; ·         Manage data collection processes to ensure high quality management information; ·         Manage data banking processes, including the EMIS and CPIMS; ·         Manage the SCI standard output tracker for Dadaab; ·         Design and manage internal and external evaluations and impact assessments, to ensure compliance with donor and SCI requirements, as well as accountability, transparency and programme learning. Accountability ·         Contribute to a culture of accountability and transparency on the team; ·         Manage the design and roll-out of locally appropriate, financially viable, and effective complaints and response mechanisms; ·         Support and promote two-way beneficiary communications in activity and MEAL systems design. Learning ·         Contribute to the facilitation of monthly programme meetings; ·         Contribute to the design and facilitation of programme learning processes, such as periodic or after -action reviews. Reporting ·         Support reporting to donors by providing management information to programme managers on a timely basis; ·         Manage the process of reporting on Accountability Breakthrough activities in Dadaab; ·         Support other reporting processes as required. Staff management ·         Manage staff performance in compliance with SCI Kenya Policies; ·         Coach, mentor, and support opportunities for continual staff development; ·         Support adherence to child safeguarding policy. External relations ·         Actively and effectively represent SCI Kenya at the Accountability Working Group, and the Community Communications Working Group. ·         Represent SCI Kenya, and provide technical advice where necessary, to implementing partners; ·         Other representation as required.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our 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 others to do the same ·         Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others ·         Future orientated, thinks strategically 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
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant area of social sciences; Significant expertise in statistical analysis; Five years experience working in MEAL roles including a management position; Experience in both emergency and development contexts; Experience of working on all elements of MEAL including designing, rolling out and managing systems; Experience with education and child protection, including CPIMS and EIMS preferred; Experience in designing Terms of Reference and successfully managing evaluations. Experience of working with communities in participatory activities, including confidence in working with children and an understanding of child-friendly participatory methodologies. Familiarity with international quality standards (Red Cross Code of Conduct, SPHERE Standard, HAP Standard) and experience of using these standards in practical ways to promote quality and accountable programming Proven success in managing a team and dedication to staff development. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching. Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets Experience of solving complex issues through analysis and action planning Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner Ability and willingness to work in challenging circumstances, to change work practices and hours, and to work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.  Somali language skills preferred. Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.
The application process is now open and will close on 11th October 2013 at 5.00 p.m. To apply for this position, please send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org  indicating the position title on the subject line.