MEAL Assistant at Save the Children International

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data management, Data collection, Data analysis, DHIS2, HMIS, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, ODK, Kobo Collect, Power BI, Monitoring and evaluation, Reporting, Database management, Community engagement, Capacity building, Project coordination

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

TITLE: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability Learning (MEAL) Assistant TEAM/PROGRAMME: Health/ Program Implementation LOCATION: Taunggyi, Shan Number of Position: 1 GRADE: NAT – 5 CONTRACT LENGTH: Fixed Term CHILD SAFEGUARDING Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the vetting process staff. ROLE PURPOSE The MEAL Assistant, with support from MEAL Officer, under the direct supervision of Project Coordinator will implement and support MEAL functions in the Health Project of implementing Townships. S/he is the key frontline MEAL staff interfacing with communities by spending at least 25% of work time in the field with communities. S/he works closely with Partner’s field staff to support the data collection, data entry in database, ensure data quality, and manage data at the field level as well as update health project data for reporting and link up with area and central MEAL teams of SCI. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to (Direct and Administrative): Project Coordinator, Taunggyi Reports to (Technical): MEAL Officer, Magway Direct Reports from: None Financial Approval: No financial approval External Representation: Regular contact with partnered staff, volunteers and beneficiaries. Travel: Frequent (over 6 days per month) KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Information Management System * Work closely with Project Coordinator and MEAL Officer to plan, coordinate and prioritize quality data reports for both internal and external purposes. * Consolidate timely collection of data for health project activities and against output indicators on monthly basis to meet agreed deadlines. * Cross check to ensure that data being collected and reflects log frame indicators of health project and report discrepancies to Project Coordinator and MEAL Officer. * • Ensure timely Data entry in the project database and share report to MEAL Officer and Project Coordinator on a monthly, quarterly and bi-annual basis. * Make data available for project reporting in coordination with the MEAL Officer to meet all reporting deadlines. * Field visit for community interviews and discussions for data collection when required. * Support MEAL Officer to organize and manage data collection by project staff and partners by clarifying data collection tools, collecting frequency and making corrective measures for data quality assurance. * Conduct Data Quality Assurance by verifying data quality at source in the field as per the guidance of MEAL Officer who will be working with MIS Manager in this regard. * Support MEAL Officer in quality monitoring of field activities for the project and prepare reports to share with health program team and MEAL team. * • Assist MEAL Officer and Program Staff to set up and make functional the accountability system in projects by sensitizing communities and partner organizations. * Data collection for annual Total Reach, Child Participation Indicator and Global Indicator reporting from area office teams. * Ensure proper filing and documentation of collected data (hard and soft copies –monthly reports, training, workshop attendance, etc.) * Coaching/training and building capacity of partners and volunteers to collect and manage their relevant data regularly. * Support MEAL Officer/Coordinator in MEAL trainings and coordination with participants and other parties involved. * Regular and frequent communication with direct and technical line managers through various channels for MEAL-related purposes. * Participate in mobile migrant mapping of project townships together with supervisor(s) and other field staff. * Additional tasks requested by supervisor for supporting program related activities * Accountability: * Develop plans for quality monitoring in coordination with MEAL Officer, Project Coordinator, and Partner staff to prioritize project activities for quality monitoring. * Ensure that communities are well oriented and know about and how to use Feedback and Response Mechanism. * Ensure that all program standards are exhibited in selected sites in the project area. * Establish an effective functional system for feedback handling and response mechanisms at community level with the support from MEAL Officer. * Guide partner staff in conducting monthly/quarterly discussions with communities targeting different sub-groups to collect feedback for improving project service delivery. * Assist in carrying out preliminary first inquiry report in case of serious nature of feedback filed by beneficiaries/communities and support for investigation and verification. * Collect data for bi-annual response satisfaction survey under the supervision of MEAL Officer. Child Safeguarding Responsibilities: * Support the process of ensuring that child safeguarding and child protection mainstreaming are integrated into all M&E frameworks through measurable output and outcome indicators. * Support the process of piloting and scaling up local level beneficiary complaints’ mechanisms in relation to staff conduct, with an emphasis on the Child Safeguarding Policy and measure to prevent sexual exploitation of women and children. Others: * Responsible for undertaking the project-related tasks assigned by line manager. * Work as a positive team member and contribute to objectives of SCI. * Other activities as required by the project from time to time. * The candidate must have the flexibility of responsibility according to the project’s needs. * Maintain positive communication with partnered staff and provide day-to-day technical support as necessary. BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) Accountability: * Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling 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: * Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same * Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others * Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. * Collaboration: * Build and maintain effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters * Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength * Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to. * Creativity: * Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions * Willing to take disciplined risks. * Integrity: * Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity * Always acts in the best interests of children. * EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS * At least 2 years’ experience in related field with relevant knowledge, skills and experience in data management related to DHIS2 System and HMIS system. * Bachelor's degree in computer science OR equivalent experience in Health/Social / Development Sciences/Economics/ Information Technology or other related subjects. * Must have Excellent skills and experience in using Microsoft Access, Excel and other databases. * Previous working experience of health data management and data analysis in INGO/NGO. * Experience and knowledge in MEAL concepts; leading/conducting baselines and evaluations; Considerable knowledge of developing/reviewing program frameworks and log-frames, data collection and storage methodologies, methods of analysis and interpretation. * Experience working with ODK or Kobo Collect and Power BI. * Willingness to travel to field offices and work in difficult environments according to travel requirements. * English communication skills, both written and verbal. * Excellent personal organizational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. * Able to self-manage time effectively and execute plans independently. * Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization developing effective working relationships. * Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles. * Willingness and capability to comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies, including the Child Safeguarding Policy. Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. 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. All staff have an obligation and a responsibility to: * Ensure they fully understand the provisions of the Child Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct and Local/Country Procedures. * Conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, in their personal and professional lives – which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse. * Ensure the way they are carrying out their work is not putting children at risk (or further risk) – this means constantly scrutinizing their work through a child safeguarding lens and talking to children about possible design/implementation “flaws”. * Promote the message of child safeguarding to colleagues in other organizations and government ministries, children in their own and beneficiary families, and community members in general. * Be vigilant about observing possible child abuse/harm in their personal and professional lives. All managers have the above responsibilities as well as ensuring * Their staff are doing the above. * That child safeguarding is integrated and given a “voice” in all management processes including recruitment, induction, performance management, team meetings, annual planning processes, field level monitoring, etc. 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. Save the children India employ approximately 300 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.

Responsibilities

The MEAL Assistant will implement and support monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning functions for the health project by managing data collection and ensuring data quality. They will act as a frontline staff member, engaging with communities and coordinating with partners to update project data for reporting purposes.