KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

MEAL System Development and Management

·      Undertake responsibilities for the implementation of the project MEAL system and functions as per the MEAL guideline

·      Undertake periodical monitoring of quality benchmarks and ensure they are part of quality monitoring practices

·      Contextualize and use standardized monitoring tools and methodologies as required by the donor and SCI standards (PPT, CFRM, output tracker, action plan tracker, monitoring QBs, etc.)

·      Ensure that regular monitoring/MEAL reports are received and communicated effectively to the project management, national MEAL team, and other relevant bodies in the national office

·      Ensure periodic reports are as per the standard quality, standard template, time frame and communicated accordingly

·      Ensure communities and children know their rights and entitlements, have access to project information, and participate in decisions that affect them

·      Ensure communities and children have access to safe and responsive mechanisms to handle their complaints and feedback

·      Participate in the development and management project database systems

Learning and Knowledge Management

·      In close collaboration with the program team facilitates generating, storing and sharing knowledge (most significant change story, meta-analysis, research/evaluation summary reports, etc.).

·      Provide and ensure utilization of learning and knowledge generated (including MEAL evidences) in decision making and programme improvement (maintain up to date project action tracker and monitor the utilization and application)

·      Support programmes in the identification of learning objectives and evidence gaps.

·      Be part of the AO MEAL Community of Practices and provide project learning and best practices to the Community of practice.

·      Technical Support and Capacity Building

·      Provide trainings and capacity building for field level program staffs on MEAL as required

·      Baseline, research, evaluations, assessments, and other studies

·      Participate in follow up and periodically assess and update changes in children’s needs (especially deprived children) in the project areas

·      Participate in Tore preparation, in project/program baseline, evaluations, research, and assessment activities.

·      Maintain evaluation tracker and actions trackers for the implementation of evaluation recommendations in his jurisdiction.

·      Other

• Performs other related tasks as required.

 Safeguarding

·      Conduct activities in accordance with the rules of the SCI Safeguarding Policy, which includes reporting suspicions of any abuse or harassement  

·      Ensure that all activities seen through a safeguarding lens; 

·      Be vigilant about observing possible abuse/harm,   

·      Ensure all partners and beneficiaries of Save the Children are aware of the safeguarding policy and promote the message of safeguarding to children, beneficiary families, and community members in general,

·      Conduct project risk assessment using given template and mitigation plans are addressed Report performance of safeguarding activities per quarter,  

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A good communication skill with fluency in written and spoken English;
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology / Health related fields with 2 years’ work experience in child protection work in development-related organizations; experience in refuge operation is advantage.
• Knowledge of community based child protection approaches, preferably including experience in participatory approaches (PRA/PLA) and child participation methodologies.
• Good IT skills including the use of Word and database software
• Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing programme priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
• Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem solving
• Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy

Desirable

·      Knowledge of internally displaced persons operations; knowledge of the area is an added advantage;

·      Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions;

·      Experience in working in an insecure environment

·      Knowledge of the Amhara region socio-culture and local language where the post is located

How to Apply

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en