Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer at Save The Children

ROLE PURPOSE:

Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) Windows 3 is an FCDO funded program which is aimed at improving community support to learning and promoting inclusion of girls & children with disabilities to learning in Kaduna, Kano and Jigawa states..

The MEAL Officer in Kaduna will be responsible for establishing and managing a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system for the project in their location. Core duties for the position include designing and implementing a MEAL system in accordance with Save the Children International (SCI) standards.

The position holder will support evaluations/assessments, monitor program progress and quality, document lessons learnt, and contribute to periodic monitoring and reporting. Ensuring gender-sensitive, inclusive, and participatory MEAL processes, including children's involvement, is crucial.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop robust MEAL plans, systems, processes, and tools for the project in line with SCI and donor requirements.
• Provide MEAL technical support to partners.
• Take the lead in data collection efforts for the project, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis to derive actionable insights and recommendations from project data.
• Execute quarterly monitoring, and accountability activities to enhance project performance, including quality benchmarks, data quality assessments, and/or data quality assessments.
• Document data collection and analysis findings, contributing to comprehensive and informative reports.
• Ensure monthly updates to the SCI’s Project reporting Information Management & Evidence (PRIME) system logframe, accurately reflecting project progress and achievements.

Monitor the implementation of programs, ensuring that activities are carried out according to standards and protocols.

Accountability

• Ensure the project is implementing the 3 pillars of Accountability - Information sharing, participation and feedback & reporting and providing relevant documentation.
• Assist in establishing robust accountability mechanisms, ensuring the voices of project participants are considered in project adaptation/design and implementation.
• Conduct periodic community feedback and stakeholder meetings to gather input, feedback, and insights on the program, enhancing community engagement, and promoting transparency and accountability.

Knowledge Management & Learning

• Actively engage in program learning initiatives, facilitating discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions among project teams.
• Support in the archiving of Project Documents in the Resource Centre
• Support in the development of case studies and success stories for the project.

Safeguarding

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

General

• Comply with SCI policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other tasks within the MEAL function as the line manager requires, adapting to project needs and challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of BSc or equivalent qualification in Education, Demography, Statistics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or any related courses.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• At least 3 years of experience working in MEAL for Humanitarian/developmental organizations.
• Experience in implementing education or child protection programs is an added advantage.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate technical issues effectively and persuasively.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values, and principles including rights-based approaches and children’s participation.