Technical Specialist-MEAL

Job Description

Title: Technical Specialist-MEAL

Company Name: Save the Children

Vacancy: 1

Location: Dhaka

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 4 years

Published: 17 Feb 2024

Education:
∎ Master’s degree, preferably in Social Science/Statistic and other relevant faculties.
∎ Master’s degree, preferably in Social Science/Statistic and other relevant faculties.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 4 years of working experience in monitoring & evaluation including 3 years in developing, implementing and reviewing MEAL systems/strategies at sector level.
∎ Proven technical expertise and experience in two or more thematic areas where Save the Children works (Education, Health & Nutrition, Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Child Poverty etc.)
∎ Previous experience of successfully implementing Outcome Level Monitoring at Country/Sector Level.
∎ Solid understanding of quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including skills in analysis, documentation and presentation of complex data/information.
∎ Proven experience in designing and implementing Technology based MEAL system/processes and also having experience of conducting and/or commissioning evaluations.
∎ Must have strong report writing, communication and leadership skills.
∎ Politically and culturally sensitive and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances.
∎ Proficient in English communication, hands-on computer operating skills specially SPSS, MS-Excel, and MS-PowerPoint.
∎ At least 4 years of working experience in monitoring & evaluation including 3 years in developing, implementing and reviewing MEAL systems/strategies at sector level.
∎ Proven technical expertise and experience in two or more thematic areas where Save the Children works (Education, Health & Nutrition, Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Child Poverty etc.)
∎ Previous experience of successfully implementing Outcome Level Monitoring at Country/Sector Level.
∎ Solid understanding of quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including skills in analysis, documentation and presentation of complex data/information.
∎ Proven experience in designing and implementing Technology based MEAL system/processes and also having experience of conducting and/or commissioning evaluations.
∎ Must have strong report writing, communication and leadership skills.
∎ Politically and culturally sensitive and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances.
∎ Proficient in English communication, hands-on computer operating skills specially SPSS, MS-Excel, and MS-PowerPoint.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.
∎ Technical Specialist-MEAL is mainly responsible for providing monitoring, evaluation/research, accountability, communication and MIS support to Empowering Children through Education (ECE) Project. S/he is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing the entire data collection process, ensuring accuracy and completeness. S/he is responsible for developing MEAL Plan including Quality Benchmark (QB) checklists, evaluation/research plan, information sharing plan and supporting to implement the QB checklists for ECE Project. S/he is responsible for managing project’s social media pages and groups, website, and other relevant digital platforms as part of education technology (EdTech). S/he will support to develop ToR for assessment/research through hiring consultant. S/he support to prepare protocol and lead the process of data collection and analysis. The Technical Specialist-MEAL will work closely with Sr. Manager-MEAL and Sr. Manager-Education in terms on MEAL and study/research including donor and CO reporting. S/he is also responsible for developing evidence & learning brief after completing different studies (baseline, evaluation, research). S/he will support to prepare various design specifications, communicate with relevant designers and vendors, ensure timely delivery with quality, and circulate them according to plan. S/he will support to develop logical framework, result framework, required information/data for new projects with coordination of Sr. Manager-MEAL, Sector team. The Technical Specialist-MEAL is responsible for developing staff capacity building, both SCI and partners, in different aspects of MEAL. S/he is responsible for ensuring the MEAL system of the project is complying with SCI MEAL framework, standards, and procedures.
∎ 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.
∎ Contract Type: Regular
∎ The Opportunity
∎ The Organisation

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

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