SCI seeks Monitoring & Evaluation Officer - Baduta Project in Malang

Save the Children is an international NGO and the world's top independent charity for children in need. Since 1919, we have been fighting for children's rights, saving their lives and providing hope for brighter futures worldwide.  In Indonesia, Save the Children currently works in eleven provinces, has staff of approximately 150 local professionals, and programming in Child Protection, Education, Health and Nutrition, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Humanitarian Response.  Save the Children in Indonesia is seeking to fill the following position:

Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer – Baduta Project

based in Malang, 1 position

Code : MEAL-Baduta

Reports to: Project Manager

Dimensions:

The MEAL Officer BADUTA Project will be responsible for overall Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) of BADUTA Project both in Malang and Sidoarjo. S/he will be responsible for the MEAL development and implementation of all projects activities and ensuring that all MEAL strategies and activities are implemented.

The MEAL Officer will also work with the Project Officer, Project Manager as well as National MEAL Specialist on all aspect of monitoring and evaluation work of the BADUTA Project to support programs to develop and deliver good monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.

He/she will work intensively in the baseline, mid-term, endline or evaluation designs, implementations and report; and also develop good database of BADUTA Project. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         In close coordination with Project Manager and Project Officer as well as National MEAL Specialist, develop research, MEAL plan and strategy according to all project indicators that are required by the donor and SCI.

·         Together with Project Manager and Project Officer, develop an effective MEAL system and reporting system (including documenting activities) to ensure the effectiveness of project monitoring and evaluation implementation.

·         Ensure the collection of monitoring data, baseline, mid-term, endline and evaluation data; as well as work on the donor report, country annual report and any kind of project report.

·         Ensure close collaboration with stakeholders in the implementation of MEAL of project activities including establishing and developing strong and effective relationships with key district government officials and non-governmental stakeholders.

·         Closely monitor the implementation of the project work-plan by other staff are appropriately implemented and meet the needs of project target documents requirements.

·         Produce regular progress reports highlighting achievements against plans, challenges to implementation and recommendations for the component performance improvement and monthly report summary.

·         Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual activity, monitoring reports in accordance with the BADUTA MEAL framework, donor requirements and SCI requirements.

·         Develop and Manage monitoring and evaluation data base of BADUTA Project.

·         Ensure that there is excellent communication and cooperation within the team and between all the BADUTA Project in Malang and Sidoarjo.

·         Complete any other duties as assigned by line manager.

Child Safeguarding Policy Responsibilities

·         Support Project Officer and BADUTA Project Manager in ensuring full compliance of CSP at district level.
·         As a member of staff, understand compliance with CSP and work in coordination with colleagues to comply with CSP.
·         In the lead of BADUTA Project Manager, respond to all CSP concerns expressed or discovered appropriately and effectively.

Emergency Response Management
Coordinating all related with Financial and Budget Management when responding any potential emergencies in Malang and Sidoarjo, East Java.

QUALIFICATION
Essential
·         Bachelors  Degree or equivalent in Public health, nutrition, health development, and in a relevant field. (Master Degree is an advantage)
·        Applicant must have experiences in monitoring, evaluation and research minimum 3 years for bachelor degree and 1 years for master.
·        Proven skills to develop MEAL practical tools for qualitative and quantitative analysis (formats, algorithm, conceptual framework) using Excel or matrix – based tools
·        Able to apply conceptual model in support of formulation, implementation, monitoring evaluation accountability and learning of programs and projects
·         Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
·         Ability to work fast, effectively and independently in often high pressure environments, working across a number of teams to deliver high communications output.
·         Knowledge of project cycle management as well as skills in methods monitoring evaluation accountability and learning systems.
·         Strong analytical and writing skills.
·         Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
·         Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead project team work as well as to develop and maintain strong relationships project staffs and beneficiaries.

·         Capable in the intermediate level usage of computers (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet

·         Experience in working in multicultural environment.

Desirable

·         Experienced in working with International Organization (UN, Donors, INGO, International Research Agency)

·         Have experiences work in development program

​​Able to operate statistical software (STATA; SPSS; CSPro) and database program would be an advantage.

Updated CV and application letter should be sent to recruitment.indonesia@savethechildren.org

Please fill the "subject" column of the e-mails in this format: <MEAL-Baduta ><your name>

Closing date for application is up to 27 April 2014

(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)

http://indonesia.savethechildren.net/jobs

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