MEAL Officer

MEAL Officer (Only South Sudanese national to apply) Akobo East

MEAL officer is crucial for the implementation of the projects with ensuring quality, accountability and learning experience that will continuously contribute to the overall successful implementation of each project that targets Children affected by crisis, the role is to execute MEAL system in all programme interventions in designated areas. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly. Develop/review Monitoring Checklist of program activities. Translate it into local language, if required. Capacity building of program staffs on project related M&E format/template/form of data collection; Output tracker (OT) and Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT). Organize frequent field visit to monitor program activities / interventions against Quality Benchmarks/Quality Checklists and produce & share reports to concerned program team as well as management team based on quality and accountability findings and incorporate inputs from program team in action agreed plan.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences (public health, education, development, or information technology
• 2 years of monitoring and evaluation and/or research experience with at least 1 years Officer level experience preferably with INGOs
• Trained in data management and with at least one-year experience working with Excel managing databases
• Familiarity with project frameworks [design/implementation/M&E] cycle
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection (M&E methods) and data analysis
• Commitment to and understanding of SCI vision, mission and values
• Enthusiasm, motivation, self-confidence, and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and can work as part of a team

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Desirable

• Previous experience with SCI.
• Speaks several local languages

Contract Duration: 3 Months Fixed Term

Location: AKOBO East, Jonglei State

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 motivation letter and detailed curriculum vitae as one document clearly indicating position applying for, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. at https://southsudan.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.