Job Vacancy: MEAL Officer

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Job Vacancy: Job title: MEAL Officer

Job description: Job Description: JOB TITLE: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer
TEAM: Programme Development and Quality LOCATION: Kano State

GRADE: 4

POST TYPE: National
Contract Length 1 year (Renewable)
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3- The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children or young people and, in the overseas context all posts are considered to be level 3 posts in view of potential situations which may allow staff unsupervised access to vulnerable children and young people.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children in Nigeria is implemented a GSK-funded project that is aimed at reducing zero dose & and under-immunized children in Kano and Lagos State. The project is currently seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)) Officer for the project.

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The MEAL Officer will be responsible for establishing and managing a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system for the project in Kano state. Core duties for the position include designing and implementing a MEAL system in accordance with Save the Children International (SCI) standards.

The position holder will support evaluations/assessments, monitor program progress and quality, document lessons learnt, and contribute to periodic monitoring and reporting. Ensuring gender-sensitive, inclusive, and participatory MEAL processes, including children’s involvement, is crucial.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: MEAL Manager

Staff reporting to this post: None

Direct: One.

Indirect: None.

Role Dimensions: Matrix reporting to the Program Manager

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop robust MEAL plans, systems, processes, and tools for the project in line with SCI and donor requirements.
• Take the lead in data collection efforts for the project, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis to derive actionable insights and recommendations from project data.
• Execute quarterly monitoring, and accountability activities to enhance project performance, including quality benchmarks, data quality assessments, and/or data quality assessments.
• Document data collection and analysis findings, contributing to comprehensive and informative reports.
• Ensure monthly updates to the SCI’s Project reporting Information Management & Evidence (PRIME) system, accurately reflecting project progress and achievements.
• Monitor the implementation of programs, ensuring that activities are carried out according to standards and protocols.

Accountability

• Support in ensuring the project is implementing the 3 pillars of Accountability – Information sharing, participation and feedback & reporting and providing relevant documentation.
• Assist in establishing robust accountability mechanisms, ensuring the voices of project participants are considered in project adaptation/design and implementation.
• Conduct periodic community feedback and stakeholder meetings to gather input, feedback, and insights on the program, enhancing community engagement, and promoting transparency and accountability.

Knowledge Management & Learning

• Actively engage in program learning initiatives, facilitating discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions among project teams.
• Ensure project MEAL documents are adequately stored in the SCI Resource Centre.
• Support in the development of case studies and success stories for the project

Safeguarding

• Ensure risk assessments are done before any data collection that involves children.
• Ensure Safeguarding and PSEA are part of every training agenda.

General

• Comply with SCI policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other tasks within the MEAL function as the line manager requires, adapting to project needs and challenges.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, and achieving and role modeling 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

• Set ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, take responsibility for their own personal development, and encourage their team to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children and engages and motivates others.
• Future-orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members external partners, and supporters.
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Designing more effective admin and data management systems
• willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of BSc or equivalent qualification in Health Sciences, Demography, Statistics, Information Technology, Computer Science or any related courses.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• At least 3 years of experience working in MEAL for Humanitarian/developmental organizations.
• Experience in implementing Maternal & Child Health programs in development contexts program is an added advantage.
• Experience in the use of analytical and visualization tools/software
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate technical issues effectively and persuasively.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values, and principles including rights-based approaches and children’s participation.

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.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

About Us:

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

Location: Nigeria

Job date: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 23:07:40 GMT

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