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Save the Children International is looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

JOB TITLE:  Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

TEAM/PROGRAMME: MEAL, PDQ           LOCATION: Pattani Field Office 

Type of Contract: Fixed term contract for 1 year 

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: 

Level 3 – The job holder required to have child friendly attitude with children and youth and ensure to comply with child safety policy 

ROLE PURPOSE:

The MEAL Officer will assist the MEAL Coordinator in implementing a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning system for the Save the Children Thailand Office with focus on supporting multiple projects in the south of Thailand (while occasional assignments to support projects in other part of the country as appropriate and necessary). S/he will work closely with MEAL Coordinator to implement a complaints and response mechanism, develop minimum standards, action trackers and other MEAL tools for projects, and deliver capacity-building training/induction sessions for staff and partner organizations. 

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to:  MEAL Coordinator

Indirect line: Pattani Field Coordinator

Dimensions: Save the Children works in nine refugee camps, migrant communities in Mae Sot and Bangkok, and southern Thailand. The Thailand Country Office includes approximately 55 staff in Bangkok office and three sub-offices in Mae Sot, Pattani and Phang Nga.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

• Assist MEAL Coordinator in the development of a monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) plan for each project and indicators for input and output monitoring in line of project objectives; and implement the plan. 

• Support in improving MEAL system, including developing MEAL tools and supporting reporting. 

• Support planning and implementation of baseline surveys, monitoring and evaluation exercises for programs and projects. 

• Track actions agreed in monitoring reports, using Action Plan Trackers when appropriate; and work with the implementing teams to update the trackers monthly. 

• Document key lessons from monitoring and evaluation reports; and share these widely to ensure adjustments are made to ongoing projects and new project designs. 

• Provide technical support and lead on data management, data quality audit and data analysis with project team and partners 

• Handle complaints as per MEAL guidelines and share the information with line manager. 

• Facilitate lessons learned workshops and MEAL trainings for Save the Children staff and partners. 

• Carry out field visits when required for different MEAL tasks; expected up to 50% field travel. 

• Any other tasks given by line manager.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Thai National
• Graduate degree preferably with Social Science Subjects
• Demonstrated 2 to 3 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, data management or related field
• Good knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
• Good knowledge and experience in Disaster Risk Reduction, Emergency Response and/or Education will be an asset
• Knowledge and experience with ICT would be an asset
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Speaks Thai and English. Ability to speak local/ethnic languages will be an asset
• Understanding of the deep south and southern Thailand context
• Demonstrated ability to work insecure environments
• Ability and willingness to travel- up to 50% time

Equal Opportunities

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures. 

Save the Children offers competitive remuneration package.

Deadline for submission of application is on 9^th January 2017           

To apply, please send your application and CV to HR & Admin Manager at email address: hr.thailand@savethechildren.org 

Please indicate in the subject as “Apply for a MEAL Officer - Pattani Office._(Name of candidate)”

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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