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 Nutrition Consortium Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) manager takes the overall responsibility for ensuring quality Monitoring Evaluation and Accountability and Learning in the wide Nutrition Consortium programme. The main purpose of this role is to bring together programme learning, innovations, research-based evidence and information for improvement in the development and implementation of nutrition programs in Somalia.
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 Nutrition Consortium Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) manager takes the overall responsibility for ensuring quality Monitoring Evaluation and Accountability and Learning in the wide Nutrition Consortium programme. The main purpose of this role is to bring together programme learning, innovations, research-based evidence and information for improvement in the development and implementation of nutrition programs in Somalia.
S/he will closely liaise with all the Nutrition Consortium
partner organisations to ensure timely data collection, management and use of
data for decision making and learning within and outside the Consortium.
Qualifications and experience
* Advanced degree in project management or related discipline * Recommended a minimum of five years of experience working in MEAL roles including in a senior management position in a both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in health, nutrition and emergencies * Experience of working on all elements of MEAL including designing, rolling out and managing systems * Sound knowledge of international quality standards (Red Cross Code of Conduct, Sphere Standard, HAP Standard) and proven 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 * Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to operate as part of a team in a multi-cultural, values driven work environment * Demonstrated experience in strategic and operational planning processes * Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines
* Advanced degree in project management or related discipline * Recommended a minimum of five years of experience working in MEAL roles including in a senior management position in a both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in health, nutrition and emergencies * Experience of working on all elements of MEAL including designing, rolling out and managing systems * Sound knowledge of international quality standards (Red Cross Code of Conduct, Sphere Standard, HAP Standard) and proven 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 * Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to operate as part of a team in a multi-cultural, values driven work environment * Demonstrated experience in strategic and operational planning processes * Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines
This role will be offered as a 24 months fixed term with
possibility of extension.
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: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 22 October 2013
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