MEAL Assistant

The Senegal Office of Save the Children International is recruiting: 01 MEAL Assistant based in Kaffrine

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The MEAL Assistant will contribute to quality improvement through the provision of support on MEAL activities, namely the collection of data on project indicators, the evaluation of quality standards of activities, setting up accountability mechanisms, coordinating assessments and research, facilitating all planned MEAL activities, etc. He/She will be under the responsibility of the MEAL Manager of the office and will support the project coordinators.

Key responsibilities and main tasks:

Strategy, planning and project management

As MEAL staff, the expected roles of this position are:

• – Collect information on the progress of project indicators and enter this information into the project management database platform set up by the country office;
  • Provide support in establishing and updating a database for monitoring activity quality standards;
  • Provide assistance in the collection of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning data, as well as in the transmission of data to the project manager;
  • Assist in the analysis and compilation of data to measure the progress and impact of project activities;
  • Participate and coordinate the timely collection and analysis of all data on project performance and successes;
  • Check the quality of data on a daily basis and ensure that all data is entered into the database platform and analyzed with integrity;
  • Develop and maintain accountability mechanisms including child safeguarding, helpline and systematically update project accountability database;
  • Conduct field visits throughout the project as needed to support data collection, quality check; consult the children.
  • Prepare reports on project data, as required for reporting;
  • Contribute to project evaluations (baseline and final evaluation)
  • Contribute to the documentation of program events such as meetings, events and workshops;

All Save the Children staff strive to enable our Program Operations and Advocacy and Campaigns teams in Country Offices to deliver top quality work, on time, on budget, in compliance and to the highest standards. large number of children. As a member of the SC team and in view of the values ​​of the organization, he/she must follow the training on programming based on the rights of the child and ensure the practical application of the contents of this training. in its activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably on science subjects.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in MEAL-related work.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Prior experience in data planning, collection, entry, analysis and management.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and commitment to its goals and values.
• Perfect command of written and oral French, English level acceptable

SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS (our values ​​in practice)

Lead and inspire others; Report results; Developing yourself and developing others; Work effectively with others; Solve problems and make decisions; Innovate and adapt; Apply technical and professional expertise, communicate with impact; create networks.

Accountability

• Assume accountability for using our resources effectively, achieving measurable results and reporting our actions to our supporters, partners and especially children.
• Creates a management environment across the program to lead, foster and sustain our culture of child protection, delivering results with children in line with Save the Children values.
• Setting challenging and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for personal development, and encourages team to do the same;
• Engage and motivate others by widely sharing your personal vision for Save the Children;
• Look to the future strategically and see things holistically

Ambition

• Setting challenging and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for personal development, and encourages team to do the same;
• Engage and motivate others by widely sharing your personal vision for Save the Children;
• Look to the future strategically and see things holistically

  Collaboration :

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the team, colleagues, members, donors and partners;
• Value diversity as a competitive advantage;
• Be approachable, diplomatic and ready to support colleagues, with well-developed listening skills.

  Creativity :

* Develop and remain open to new ideas and change and take measured risks in order to implement sustainable solutions for and with children.

Integrity

* Act according to the highest standards of honesty, openness and transparency;

* Have a strong commitment to Save the Children’s vision of a world in which every child has the right to survive, the right to protection, development and participation

Additional responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and the incumbent may be required to perform additional duties as their level of skill and experience warrants.

Equal opportunities

The incumbent is required to perform their duties in accordance with SCI’s Equal Opportunity and Diversity policies and procedures.

Contract duration: 12 months

National contract under local conditions and terms

The Organization

*We employ approximately 25,000 people worldwide and work on the ground in more than 100 countries to help children affected by crises or those in need of better health care, education and child protection. childhood. We also campaign and advocate at the highest level, to realize children’s rights and to make their voices heard.

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

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

We understand 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, as well as a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity and integrity are highly valued.

How to apply?

Please apply by sending your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in a single document, also mentioning your current salary and your salary expectations for this position.

We must ensure the safety of children through our selection processes, which reflect our commitment to child protection and include rigorous background checks

The job holder must perform their roles and responsibilities in accordance with Save the Children International Health and Safety procedures.

Save the Children International has ZERO tolerance for deliberate and inadvertent harm/risk to the children we serve.

The incumbent is required to perform their duties in accordance with SCI’s Anti-Harassment Policy.

How to apply?

Please apply online by sending your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in one document, also mentioning your current salary and your salary expectations for this position.

The feminine candidacies are deeply encouraged.