Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer, Borno at Save the Children

JOB TITLE:  Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Officer

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 (SC) and Action Against Hunger (ACF) are implementing the Empowering and Nurturing Resilience, Integration, and Community Health in Borno State (ENRICH) program. This multi-sectoral initiative aims to improve access to essential health, nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and protection services for conflict-affected populations in Borno State, Nigeria. The program focuses on reducing morbidity and mortality among children under five and pregnant and breastfeeding women (PBW), enhancing household food security, and building community resilience to future shocks.
The MEAL Officer in Borno will be responsible for establishing and managing a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system for the project in their location. 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.

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.
•    Provide MEAL technical support to partners. 
•    Take the lead in data collection efforts for the BHA 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
•    Ensure 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.
•    Support in the archiving of Project Documents in the 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.
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. 
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
•    Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, and 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:
•    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:
•    develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
•    willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
•    Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Minimum of BSc or equivalent qualification in, Economics, Statistics, Development Planning, Social Work or Demography, Computer Science, or any related courses.
• Experience in implementing multisectoral interventions which includes sectors such as Food Security and Livelihoods, MPCA, health, nutrition, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
• EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• •    At least 3 years of experience working in MEAL for Humanitarian/developmental organizations.
• •    Experience in implementing Education programs in humanitarian 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.
• •    Good Knowledge of local area and local language 
• •    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches and children’s participation.
• Additional job responsibilities
• The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
• 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.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 24/09/2024. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:

Official Job Website: https://www.savethechildren.net/