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MEL Coordinator - Child Nutrition and Social Protection Project (CNSP)
"We are actively seeking talented individuals to fill various positions within our organisation, including Deputy Team Leader, MEL Coordinator, Provincial Coordinator and District Officer. If you are passionate about Children’s rights and have the drive to contribute to a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply."
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organization, making a difference to children’s lives in more than 120 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education, and protection. With the increasing frequency and severity of emergencies world-wide, the organisation is increasing its capacity to support programs in both sudden onset and chronic emergency situations.
Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.
Save the Children in Papua New Guinea (SCiPNG) is committed to be a platform for transformative and lasting change for children their families, and their communities. SCiPNG prides itself in being a child safe organization. For more information, please visit: www.savethechildren.org.au.
MEL Coordinator - Child Nutrition and Social Protection Project (CNSP)
Where you come in:
In collaboration with the MEAL Manager, the you will have a key role in ensuring SCiPNG has quality programs through appropriate monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning methods. The MEAL Coordinator will ensure that SCiPNG projects are continually monitored, and lessons are not only documented but inform project implementation. S/he will support teams in achieving project outcomes/impacts and accountability to project participants according to Save the Children and donor policies and requirements. The MEAL Coordinator will lead on building MEAL capacities of staff and partners.
You will make an impact by:
- Providing oversight on Monitoring and Evaluation
- Ensure that accountability to project participants is a core indicator of success for projects.
- Facilitating learning processes with the teams, including organizing reflection sessions and workshops.
- Overseeing Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy
This role requires:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Social Sciences, public health, economics, or related field). Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years of MEAL experience, preferably in social protection/nutrition programs.
- Documented experience in successfully leading and implementing MEAL activities – system design, programmatic quality audits, systematic tracking and analysis, different evaluations approaches (e.g., randomised controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, Most Significant Change, outcome harvesting), surveys, assessment systems.
- Thorough knowledge of results-based monitoring frameworks. Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
- Expertise in data analysis software (e.g., KOBO Collect, STATA/SPSS/EPI/Power Bi,) and data visualization tools.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Ability to think strategically, prioritise, and meet deadlines in a complex and challenging environment; must be culturally sensitive.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exhibit a strong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility with respect to working hours; ability to effectively plan and manage own time under pressure.
- Excellent writing and verbal skills in English for reports and communications documents. Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner. Proficiency in Tok Pisin.
- Willingness to travel frequently to project sites.
Does this sound like you?
You have the ability to multitask, work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines, responsive to external requests and a strong team player. You have experience in leadership roles and managing large scale development projects. You have a strong understanding of social protection and nutrition programs, preferably in the Pacific context. You have proven ability to build and maintain relationships with high level stakeholders. You have strong financial management and budgeting skills. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in English; knowledge of Tok Pisin is an advantage
General
- Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
- Embody the Save the Children values in practice of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity. Work according to Save the Children’s mandate and child focus.
- Work according to any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.
It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:
- Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
- Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
- Internal employment and development opportunities
- Support for workplace wellness, including access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Competitive salary + super
Sounds interesting?
We’d love to hear from you. To Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
The Hiring Manager
Save the Children
CHM Corporate Park One Building
Level 1, Suite 6 - 7
P O Box 503, Boroko
National Capital District
Applications close 29th March 2025. Please note applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close prior to the deadline. So, we encourage you to apply soon. PNG Nationals are encouraged to apply.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Coordinator
Position Description
BACKGROUND
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organization, making a difference to children’s lives in more than 120 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education, and protection. With the increasing frequency and severity of emergencies world-wide, the organisation is increasing its capacity to support programs in both sudden onset and chronic emergency situations.
Save the Children in Papua New Guinea (SCiPNG) is committed to be a platform for transformative and lasting change for children their families, and their communities. SCiPNG prides itself in being a child safe organization. For more information, please visit: www.savethechildren.org.au.
Role Purpose
In collaboration with the MEAL Manager, the MEAL Coordinator will have a key role in ensuring SCiPNG has quality programs through appropriate monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning methods. The MEAL Coordinator will ensure that SCiPNG projects are continually monitored, and lessons are not only documented but inform project implementation. S/he will support teams in achieving project outcomes/impacts and accountability to project participants according to Save the Children and donor policies and requirements. The MEAL Coordinator will lead on building MEAL capacities of staff and partners.
Key Areas of Accountability
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Ensure SCiPNG delivers on all MEAL requirements on time and with high quality information.
- Support the development of robust MEAL systems/frameworks, processes, and tools to measure achievement and progress towards project objectives and outcomes. Develop and report against accountability-related indicators and issues.
- Design and implement data collection tools and methodologies, including post-distribution monitoring (PDM) surveys.
- Ensure the integration of MEAL activities into project planning and implementation processes.
- Oversee data collection, cleaning, and analysis, ensuring data quality/reliability and timely reporting.
- Provide training and mentoring to Provincial, District, Community Development Workers, enumerators, and other relevant staff on MEAL methodologies and tools.
Accountability
- Design and implement relevant/context-appropriate, safe, and functional Complaints, Feedback, and Response Mechanisms. Ensure feedback is documented, reviewed, and actioned.
- Develop regular trend analysis of complaints on the organisation and sharing for wider learning and improvement.
- Ensure that accountability to project participants is a core indicator of success for projects.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor data collection processes and provide on-site support.
- Identify areas for improvement in MEAL processes and implement corrective actions.
Learning
- Conduct regular data analysis to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for program improvement. Contribute to the development of case studies, best practices, and lessons learned documents.
- Coordinate the preparation of high-quality reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors.
- Facilitate learning processes with the teams, including organizing reflection sessions and workshops.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of MEAL activities with broader project objectives.
- Represent Save the Children and/or CNSP in relevant MEAL forums and working groups.
General
- Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
- Embody the Save the Children values in practice of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity. Work according to Save the Children’s mandate and child focus.
- Work according to any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Mandatory Qualifications and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Social Sciences, public health, economics, or related field). Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years of MEAL experience, preferably in social protection/nutrition programs.
- Documented experience in successfully leading and implementing MEAL activities – system design, programmatic quality audits, systematic tracking and analysis, different evaluations approaches (e.g., randomised controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, Most Significant Change, outcome harvesting), surveys, assessment systems.
- Thorough knowledge of results-based monitoring frameworks. Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
- Expertise in data analysis software (e.g., KOBO Collect, STATA/SPSS/EPI/Power Bi,) and data visualization tools.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Ability to think strategically, prioritise, and meet deadlines in a complex and challenging environment; must be culturally sensitive.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exhibit a strong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility with respect to working hours; ability to effectively plan and manage own time under pressure.
- Excellent writing and verbal skills in English for reports and communications documents. Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner. Proficiency in Tok Pisin.
- Willingness to travel frequently to project sites.
Desirable Knowledge and Experience
- Experience with international donor (e.g., DFAT, MFAT, Global Fund, FCDO, UN, EU) regulations, project design, and reporting requirements.
- Previous experience of working within a Payment by Results framework.
- Knowledge/experience of working on accountability initiatives, such as child participation, information sharing, and complaints and feedback response mechanisms.
- Understanding of gender and equity analyses.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING
This position may require the post holder to have regular contact with children or access to children and young people either frequently or intensively. S/he may have access to children directly through their data or direct visits. The holder will undergo a National Police Record Check and, where required, a Working with Children Check. Employees must sign on to Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
