Save the Children is the world's leading independent
organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives;
we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
The role
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Advisor will lead on MEAL system design and implementation, evaluations, reporting, MEAL budgeting, recruitment as well as support proposal writing and logframe development. The MEAL Advisor will be expected to mentor and/or capacity building existing M& E country programme staff. Provide technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation to the programme in CAR. The MEAL Advisor will work closely with the Director of Operations and Field Managers formulating and carrying out joint work plans to achieve high levels of technical content in the programmes.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
The role
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Advisor will lead on MEAL system design and implementation, evaluations, reporting, MEAL budgeting, recruitment as well as support proposal writing and logframe development. The MEAL Advisor will be expected to mentor and/or capacity building existing M& E country programme staff. Provide technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation to the programme in CAR. The MEAL Advisor will work closely with the Director of Operations and Field Managers formulating and carrying out joint work plans to achieve high levels of technical content in the programmes.
Qualifications and experience
Essential * Significant management experience in emergency and humanitarian response programmes. * Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential * Significant experience of undertaking a MEAL related role in an humanitarian context * Education to MSc/MA/MEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience * Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability * Previous experience of managing a team and managing projects * Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating in evaluations * Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity * Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff * Experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums. * Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors * Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports * Excellent communication and influencing skills with experience in advocacy * Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy * A high level of written and spoken English * Fluent in French * The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances. * Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support Desirable * Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts * Specific experience of designing and managing ECHO projects
Essential * Significant management experience in emergency and humanitarian response programmes. * Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential * Significant experience of undertaking a MEAL related role in an humanitarian context * Education to MSc/MA/MEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience * Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability * Previous experience of managing a team and managing projects * Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating in evaluations * Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity * Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff * Experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums. * Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors * Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports * Excellent communication and influencing skills with experience in advocacy * Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy * A high level of written and spoken English * Fluent in French * The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances. * Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support Desirable * Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts * Specific experience of designing and managing ECHO projects
We need to keep children safe so our selection process
reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
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Location: Bangui, Central African Republic
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 22 October 2013
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