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Monitoring, Eval, Accountability & Learning Coordinator-Hurricane Response

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Houston, TX, United States
Full-time

The MEAL Coordinator is a member of the Programs Team and supports the overall Quality and Design of Save the Children's programs. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Monitoring:
    • Support program teams in updating the output tracker which tracks program achievement.
    • Ensure the quality of reporting data and verify data and information from sources periodically on a sample basis.
    • Lead of development of data collection tools for programs teams, ensuring that data collection tools are linked to data reporting requirements of donors.
    • Disseminate information (monitoring reports, complaints feedback mechanism database) with Deputy Team Leader- Programs
    • Any other tasks given by line manager
  • Evaluation:
    • Support evaluation teams when conducting donor project evaluations.
    • Assist Programs teams in preparing and conducting baseline studies.
    • Any other tasks given by line manager
  • Accountability:
    • Ensure the Complaint Feedback Mechanisms (CFM) are functional and accessible to beneficiaries.
    • Support data entry and analysis of complaints in monthly accountability reporting
    • Any other tasks given by line manager
  • Learning:
    • Deputy Team Leader-Programs in compiling lessons learned reports.
    • Any other tasks given by line manager
  • Use of Technology
    • Lead on electronic data collection using KOBO platform
    • Train programs and distribution staff on data collection using electronic platforms.
    • Data entry of all program data using a provided database;
    • Conducting basic analysis of collated data for reporting purposes;
    • Management of the database
    • Any other tasks given by line manager.
Educational Background: 
High School through Associate Degree or Technical/Vocational Degree
Skills/Experience: 

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 2-3 years' experience required in area of expertise.
  • Demonstrable statistical analysis experience
  • Trained in data management and with at least six months experience working with Excel managing databases
  • Experience creating and using online data collection forms
  • Experience working through systems of community participation and accountability
  • Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating in evaluations
  • Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Preferred Qualifications

  • You have a college/ advanced degree in related area
  • Experience using the KOBO toolkit and KOBO Maps
  • Previous emergency response experience
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Meaningful work, with a knowledge that you are changing the lives of children all around the world
  • A family friendly work environment
  • Highly collaborative and innovative teams
  • Generous paid vacation days, holidays, family leave days, and sick time
  • Healthcare plans including medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Retirement savings account with matching company contributions
  • Structured and formalized management development and coaching programs for mid and senior level managers
  • Extensive e-learning opportunities on a variety of topics offered through our affiliation with several prestigious universities and with the American Management Association, as well as language learning opportunities

Organization Info

Save the Children US

Overview
Headquarters: 
Fairfield, CT, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1964
About Us
Mission: 

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in nearly 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to create immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. in times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Save the Children is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 30 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 120 countries.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 28 2017
Active Until: 
Oct 28 2017
Hiring Organization: 
Save the Children US
industry: 
Nonprofit