MEAL Assistant at Save The Children

ROLE PURPOSE:

Nivi and Save the Children is implementing an 18-month project aimed at improving vaccine acceptance, confidence and convenience using online platform (Nivichat bot).

Nivi and Save the Children are proposing a digital-first solution centered around three key ideas to increase confidence in and drive uptake of childhood immunizations and the HPV vaccine:

• Raising awareness about the benefits of both types of vaccinations, and the ease at which they can be obtained
• Activating caregivers and parents, increasing their motivation and readiness to get their children vaccinated
• Facilitating action by connecting parents/caregivers who are ready to act to vaccination services that are accessible, and affordable (or free), and following up with them to keep them engaged with their child’s ongoing health needs.

The MEAL Assistant will be a part of the MEAL team. He/she will assist the MEAL team with activities, including data collection, validation and entry. S/he will support in coordination with operations and assist in planning field visits and assessments. S/he will also support in ensuring Accountability in supported communities including information sharing, participation and ensuring efficient feedback and response mechanisms.

Role Dimensions: Field office-based position with at least 70% field visit.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Assist with data collection and verification processes as necessary.
• Conduct field monitoring visits and ensure  the use of the quality benchmarks/ monitoring checklist & work with project teams to develop action plans based on findings.
• Assist with planning, logistics & data collection for project assessments and evaluations

Accountability:

• Responsible for handling documenting, confidentiality, and security of all informational resources related to feedback and complaints from beneficiaries.
• Support Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms, including communicating responses to complainants; liaise with programs and operations to ensure prompt follow-up on feedback and complaints received.
• Support in facilitating participation activities in implementing communities

Knowledge Management & Learning

• Support in the archiving of Project Documents in the Resource Centre
• Support in gathering information for the development of case studies and success stories for the project.
• Support is preparing relevant project reports

Coordination:

• Maintain liaison with MEAL unit and other units including programmes, finance, supply chain, advocacy and campaign etc including field coordination/community mobilization team.
• Engage with Nivi team as needed

Safeguarding

Ensure risk assessments are done before any data collection that involves children.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year of experience working with International NGOs, UN agencies, partners, and/or local authorities including NYSC.
• Computer literate with experience in the following computer packages; MS word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Access.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite & other relevant computer applications.
• Ability to work in a team with flexibility to undertake challenging tasks and adapt to different working conditions.
• Good spoken, reading, and writing skills in English with the ability to produce quality reports.
• Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection
• Have experience and/or knowledge about working with children