programme OfficerSave the Children

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer
The MEAL Program Officer assists the MEAL Coordinator in managing the MEAL system that enables the program office and partners to ensure all projects are continually being monitored for their effectiveness and appropriateness and that lessons-learned are documented and communicated to inform ongoing implementation and future programming. S/he will work with the program units and support them in achieving outcome/impact-focused projects and accountability to beneficiaries in line with Save the Children's and donor's policies and practices.
As part of the MEAL Team, the MEAL Program Officer will provide technical support to program units in the periodic planning and reporting processes. S/he will assist the Manager on building capacities of staff members and partners for accountability and participation, with specific focus on children.
Overall, s/he will be responsible for ensuring that the MEAL approach is implemented and that the field offices
have evidence-based knowledge on the positive and negative impact that SCP's interventions are having over the communities where SCP works
receives regular, timely and context-specific, and "MEAL-ningful" feedback from staff, partners, program participants and that feedback effectively informs and signals areas where strategic attention is required
The above is implemented across all projects of the field offices covering the full spectrum of programming from emergency response to early recovery/rehabilitation and development.
QUALIFICATIONS:
College degree in social sciences, education, public health, demography, statistics or related field,
Two (2) years minimum experience in monitoring and evaluation, research or impact assessment projects, ideally within a social development context
Functional knowledge of statistics and data processing; experience collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
Ability to write clear and effective assessment and project reports
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
Good understanding of Philippines development issues and how various social, economic and political issues affect children
Good knowledge of any Save the Children's thematic areas
Good analytical and conceptualization skills and ability to think strategically
Ability to work on own initiative to build on and develop the job, combined with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Good writing skills; able to write technical reports, situation reports, etc.
Good facilitation and presentation skills
Organized, with good attention to detail and developed ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight schedules and organize work
Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications and statistical packages such as SPSS, Epi Info, etc.
Must have a high sense of urgency and a well-developed work ethic
Willingness to travel to field sites up to 50% of activity rate
This position is based in General Santos City
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 www.savethechildren.net/jobs
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Save the Children

Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Permanent
Full-time