MEAL Coordinator, Sarajevo or Belgrade based, NATIONAL POST

The Opportunity- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Coordinator -Sarajevo or Belgrade based, NATIONAL POST

The MEAL Coordinator plays a key role in assuring programme quality management within Save the Children. They will oversee the entire MEAL system, manage MEAL staff, feed into country office strategy and planning, manage the central MEAL budget, participate in proposal development and lead on reporting to Save the Children.

The role holder will lead on designing and implementing the country’s MEAL framework, a system for monitoring organisational progress against the Quality Framework. Working with the support of the MEAL and wider programme staff, the MEAL Specialist will ensure that the framework is institutionalised within the existing thematic programme cycle.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor degree in a relevant subject required, Master degree preferred
* Thorough understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation processes and methodologies
* Experience in data collection, data management, and analysis
* Strong computer skills with knowledge of data analysis software such as STATA, SPSS, SAS and MS-Office (in particular Excel)
* Significant experience of MEAL-related role in both development and humanitarian contexts
* Experience and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
* Experience working with partners and a participatory approach.
* Ability to write a clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
* Excellent communication skills
* Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
* Previous experience in managing a team and project management
* Experience in training and capacity building of staff.
* Experience with representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
* A high level of written and spoken English.
* Willingness to travel frequently in the country and to other countries of the region; driver’s licence preferred.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

The Organisation
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 environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://nwb.savethechildren.net/careers

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.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
While we thank all the applicants for the expressed interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.