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.
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.