SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL

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HEAD Of MEAL

The role

The Head of MEAL will work with both the Country Office, the Field Offices, the MEAL regional, MEAL team across the world and the HQ. He/she will be expected to lead on MEAL system design and implementation, evaluations, research, MEAL budgeting, recruitment as well as support proposal writing and log frame development at national level. 

The post holder will be expected to mentor and/or capacity build existing country programme staff, as well as oversee the MEAL team.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

·         Masters’ degree in social sciences, statistics or similar degree, or very substantial relevant professional experience

·         Fluency in English and French, both verbal and written, required

• 8-10 years’ of progressively experience in program and/or MEAL management, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, health and nutrition, and emergencies
• Computer literate and fully proficient in Word and Excel, excellent quantitative skills and extensive knowledge of electronic data collection methods and challenges, with the capacity to analyse and present statistical data in a user-friendly manner

Desirable:

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Strong experience in leading and managing team
• Experience in building capacities of staff and partners on MEAL or statistics related issues
• Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability

Contract length: 2 Years

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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

For SCI Staff please apply through this link 

https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/in/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=201430233 ou cliquez ici  

For external candidates, please apply through this link 

https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=200000YF&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=Africa%2FAbidjan ou cliquez ici

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.