MEAL Assistant

***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***

***This role will be contingent upon securing available funds, and we might use this vacancy to fill more than one post.***

The Opportunity – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant 

Post location:  West Bank Field Office (WBFO)/ Ramallah

Contract Duration: 1 year

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The MEAL Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the effective monitoring and quality assurance of program activities in the West Bank.  The MEAL Assistant is responsible to support the close monitoring of quality implementation of West Bank programme activities. He/she has a crucial role in following up and upgrading the accountability mechanism in West Bank. The MEAL Assistant will contribute to the enhancement of documentation processes by assisting in the development and implementation of digital tools and data management systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: West Bank Field Office MEAL Coordinator with technical dotted line to Country Office MEAL unit

Role Dimensions: oPt CO is a high complexity country, multi-member interest, with an annual budget of around $40+m, and 100+ staff. Currently the program is experiencing a growth in funding and complexity due to the war in Gaza.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

Monitoring and evaluation of programmes:

• Assist in collecting accurate qualitative and quantitative data from the field according to external and internal deadlines.
• Participate in monitoring and follow-up visits to partner organizations and locations of activity implementation.
• Assist in conducting field monitoring visits to assess the implementation of quality benchmarks as outlined in project MEAL plans.
• Perform basic data analysis and assist in presenting information to inform program management.
• Provide support for data entry and reporting as needed, ensuring timely and accurate contributions to assessment, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
• Assist in data collection for internal studies, assessments, evaluations, and other data collection requirements.
• Work collaboratively with program teams to support the implementation of project MEAL plans.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the MEAL team.

Accountability and response mechanism CRM

• Assist the West Bank Field Office MEAL Team in implementing accountability assessments in the targeted communities according to Save the Children (SCI) accountability benchmarks and other international standards. 
• Support the facilitation of information sharing sessions within target communities on existing accountability mechanisms and means of contacting SCI.
• Collaborate with the WB FO MEAL Team to assist in conducting consultation sessions with adults and children to help develop effective and child-friendly accountability mechanisms for target communities.
• Maintain and update databases related to accountability mechanisms and support the development of new tools and channels to improve community participation and their ability to provide feedback and raise concerns.
• Support the mechanism of communication between the programme team, toll-free operators, and beneficiaries.
• Refer all received complaints to relevant programme teams for their action and make sure all issues are addressed/resolved.
• Record accountability-related incidents in the database and follow up with relevant staff members as directed.
• Coordinate with the Gaza FO MEAL Assistant to ensure a complete and updated accountability database.

Support to MEAL unit functions

• Participate in team workshops, lessons learned and reflections seminars by providing logistical support and contributing as needed.
• Contribute to West Bank staff and MEAL unit meetings by sharing observations and assisting in reporting successes and challenges.
• Support in the implementation of MEAL systems (including Indicator Performance Tracking Tables) and their roll out to field staff and partners. 
• Support the MEAL unit to achieve its goals through the occasional undertaking of additional activities that contribute to the overall ability of the organisation to achieve its stated outputs.
• Assist in rolling out the digitalized MEAL system by performing data entry tasks and ensuring accuracy for West Bank project data.

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

In order to be successful you will bring/have: 

QUALIFICATIONS   

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, statistics, social sciences, engineering or related field.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• Minimum of +2 years’ experience in MEAL related work.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Arabic
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in using computer programmes to collect data such as KOBO Toolbox and the ability to document and share assessment and monitoring results.
• Previous experience in planning, collecting, entering, and managing data
• Willingness to travel to the field and work in challenging environments. 

Desirable: 

• Good personal organizational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. 
• Ability to work within a multicultural setting. 

Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.  This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions.

Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.  
 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday 
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated 

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 

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 www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.