JOB TITLE: MEAL Coordinator

LOCATION: Field work in several locations across Jordan including refugee camps

External representation and communications Level (3)

-Contacts that require the exchange of detailed explanations or discussions on matters concerning policies, regulations, programs, and services and representation of SCJ at the local level or with mid-level counterparts within the relevant organization.

-Moderate impact on the reputation and performance of the organization

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level (3) – the responsibilities of the post may require the post

holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

ROLE PURPOSE:

The MEAL Coordinator is responsible for providing support to the MEAL unit in the implementation of program monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian accountability, and ongoing learning. This role will be fully dedicated to Save the Children’s humanitarian response / emergency and development program. The MEAL Coordinator is responsible for collecting project data from the field according to the set M&E plans and processing the data collected into usable formats for analysis. The MEAL Coordinator will also support the implementation of the Accountability Framework, ensure that lessons learned are communicated to the Senior MEAL Manager, and assist with cross- sectoral coordination.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Support the delivery of effective Program, in both development and humanitarian contexts, by fulfilling the following responsibilities and others as they may arise:

• Work with program teams to implement the M&E activities and required tools.
• Support in conducting the baseline and end-line surveys, training data collection teams, coordinating data entry and analysis, and writing reports
• Conduct situation analysis and facilitate needs assessments in new programming areas
• Work closely with MEAL team to ensure that up-to-date data is being collected for the project, in line with the project targets in a timely manner, through providing proper MEAL plan and follow up on it.
• Conduct MEAL induction to project staff and volunteers when needed
• Conduct field visits to assist with data collection, verify proper use of monitoring tools, and facilitate more in-depth learning exercises with the beneficiary communities
• Establish a system to track collected data, following up with program staff to ensure timely data collection.
• Oversee the data entry and analysis of data, and ensure that data is verified for accuracy and inconsistencies                       are addressed
• Contribute to project reporting by consolidating data regarding progress toward project indicators
• Facilitate, as necessary, lessons learned activities and learning events.
• Work with sectoral and MEAL staff to ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
• Represent the principles and work of Save the Children to donors and other stakeholders when required;
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of crisis or emergency.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Takes responsibility for decision-making and efficient resource management, and holds team and partners accountable for delivery of their responsibilities by delegating effectively, affording staff professional autonomy, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved;
• Creates a managerial environment across the Country Program to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding, achieving results together with children and role modelling Save the Children values.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for own personal development, and encourages team to do the same;
• Engages and motivates others by widely sharing their personal vision for Save the Children;
• Future orientated, strategic and global thinker.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with team, colleagues, members, donors and partners;
• Values diversity as a source of competitive strength;
• Approachable, diplomatic, and supportive, with well-developed listening skills.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions both on a personal level and by building and leading teams willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honesty, openness, and transparency;
• A strong commitment to Save the Children’s vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in social sciences, social work, social administration, development studies or other relevant academic discipline;
• Over 3 years of experience in a related field
• Demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of M&E systems in international projects;
• Familiarity with the principles of accountability
• Evidenced ability to support, train and mentor staff and partners on M&E methodology.
• Proven ability to analyze and disseminate complex information to a range of stakeholder audiences;
• Relevant experience in indicator selection, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies, database management,
• Computer skills, including MS Office (Proficiency in Word, Excel is required; familiarity with R, Stata, SPSS or other data analysis’ packages are strongly preferred (Power BI)
• Demonstrable track-record in data evaluation, with highly developed research, analytical (qualitativeand quantitative), documentation, report-writing,
• Excellent coordination and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities;
• Strong English and Arabic oral and written communication skills
• Background knowledge in child/ youth protection, education, child right governance and emergencies

** Qualified Males and Females are welcome to apply.