ROLE PURPOSE:
The Head of MEAL is a key position for the Ethiopia CO. S/he oversees the entire integrated MEAL system including ensuring that monitoring, quality assurance, and accountability mechanisms are in place for all programs, and that key staff know their roles in implementing this system. S/he also oversees the quality and standardization of MEAL tools and works closely with program implementation and program quality staff to ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of each project. S/he also coordinates learning and knowledge management systems and oversees the CO research team. The MEAL system needs to meet SCI standards and the Head of MEAL works closely with Regional Office MEAL staff.
S/he directly supervises three hub-based MEAL Managers and three other Addis-based MEAL staff. The MEAL Managers oversee all MEAL staff in the different hubs including a MEAL focal point in each field office. The overall CO MEAL team consists of approximately 40-50 staff, mostly based in field offices.
S/he feeds into country office strategy & planning, supports internal reporting including total reach and humanitarian reporting requirements, manages the MEAL budget, oversees reporting on and improvements in program quality KPIs, and is responsible for securing adequate resources for MEAL through proposals. S/he also contributes to proposal development.
S/he is a member of Program Development and Quality (PDQ) Department Senior Leadership Team and the CO National Management Team.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Deputy Country Director (DCD) PDQ
Dimensions: Save the Children works in all regions in Ethiopia with a current staff complement of approximately 1600 staff and 2019 expenditure of approximately US$90m. All of our 100+ awards in the humanitarian and development context need strong MEAL systems that meet organizational minimum standards. We are also building the overall research capacity within the CO.
Staff directly reporting to this post: (6 total)- the Deputy Head of MEAL, three hub-based MEAL Managers, the Learning and Knowledge Management (LKM) Manager, and the Research Manager.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Leading the Design and Implementation of a Comprehensive MEAL System that meets SCI standards[1]
MEAL Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
Internal Reporting
Participation in Strategy Development and Annual Planning
Program Development and MEAL Resources
Other
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Ambition:
Collaboration:
Creativity:
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency[1] The listed tasks may be completed by the Head of MEAL or his/her designate.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
COMPETENCIES
SC Values are: Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. To meet the value system the post holder is expected to demonstrate the following Competencies on ongoing basis:
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