Job Vacancy @ World Vision – MEAL Specialist (Sierra Leone)

Job Description

Career Opportunity

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

Applications are requested for suitable qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of  

‘MEAL Specialist’ in Freetown. 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The MEAL specialist will be responsible for the effective management of the MEAL system of the “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) project. He/she will work with WVISL DME&A Manager and Senior program effectiveness manager to develop and manage all MEAL systems of the CELGA project. The MEAL specialist will provide leadership for the development of the CELGA MEAL systems as a critical component of all WVISL programs. The MEAL Specialist will be expected to play a key role in the monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning of all MEAL systems related to the project. He/she will manage all monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning functions of all components of the project. The MEAL specialist for this project will also provide support to WVISL mainstream Program.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Design/Planning

• Provide technical leadership to develop the “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) program framework, plans and indicators to capture project performance results
• Provide support for the development, implementation and review of “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) project
• Provide MEAL leadership for the “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) project
• Provide leadership in the development and review of performance indicators for “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) project
• Provide technical support in the targeting of “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) interventions and yearly review of targets
• Lead in the design, review and update of “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) log frames, ITTs, DIPs etc.
• Support the planning, implementation and management of other Design Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability priority interventions of World Vision International Sierra Leone
• Support mainstream Design Monitoring Evaluation Accountability (DMEA) of World Vision International Sierra Leone

• Ensure “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) MEAL framework is aligned with World Vision Sierra Leone partnership Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability Learning system
• Ensure the integration and alignment of “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) MEAL with the National Office Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability Learning framework
• Responsible for the design and review of “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) data collection tools
• Assist in the development, adoption and usage of innovative MEAL tools and equipment
• Track project implementation providing sound monitoring and feedback for project improvement
• Be the focal person for “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) project evaluations; designing survey tools, training data collectors, supervising data collection, analyzing data and report writing
• Undertake assessments, research and conduct analysis for the improvement of the quality of the “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) project.
• Provide leadership and support for measurement of “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) project performance
• Continuously assess methodologies and instruments for the collection, documentation and analysis of data and the reporting of outcomes and recommended changes
• Ensure “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) implementation and outcomes contribute to National Office strategy

Data Analysis, Reporting, Learning and Sharing

• With the project MEAL data prepare tables, graphs and write reports
• Collect, document, edit, analyze and present all relevant project data for reports
• Lead in the preparation of project-related reports (monthly, quarterly and yearly), presentations, stories, publications and other technical reports in all types of media
• Support Design Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability manager and senior program effectiveness manager in reviewing reports to ensure the submission of timely high-quality reports
• Keep track and records of the updated data and achievements of the entire “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) project
• Work with relevant teams to submit abstracts for presentation at learning events and conferences.

Database Management:

• Lead in the development of improved systems (Management Information System), processes and tools for assessing “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA)project
• Provide feedback to “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) project teams on the quality and completeness of data provided on data management platforms
• Compile, manipulate, and refine data from a variety of sources including public domain, field observation, and existing databases
• Perform regular quality control checks of databases to ensure data integrity
• Support the verification of the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases and ensure that errors are correct

Technical Support and Capacity building :

• Build the capacity of “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) staff in data collection, data input in the database systems to ensure high quality of data
• Provide support to World Vision International Sierra Leone partners, communities and governmental institutions for the development and implementation of “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) MEAL initiatives
• Provide hands-on technical assistance and coaching to the “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) staff and partners to ensure CELGA MEAL approaches are in-line with World Vision partnership standards of performance

• Support the development of concept papers and other proposals by guiding the design of logic models, performance management frameworks and Monitoring & Evaluation plans
• Provide accurate data for proposal writing
• Actively support Resource Acquisition Management (RAM) in proposal writing

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Be Safe and Resilient
• Build Relationships
• Learn and Develop
• Partner and Collaborate
• Deliver Results
• Be Accountable
• Improve and Innovate
• Embrace Change

WVI LEADERSHIP CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Model Self-Management
• Engage, Influence, Lead and Grow Others
• Run an Effective and Agile Organization
• Develop the Organization for the Future

QUALIFICATIONS:  EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Educational level required: Degree in Development Planning, Development Studies, Sociology, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics or any relevant field. A Master’s degree in social sciences is desirable.
• Experience: Have a minimum of five (5) years of related working experience in a lead/supporting role on program/project MEAL management.

• Other Competencies/Attributes: Technical Training in data analysis using software like SPSS, STAT etc. is required
• Professional technical skill desired (certification): Additional certification in M&E is a plus

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address: [email protected].

Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘MEAL Specialist’. Referees of successful candidates will be contacted and each application should include the referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

Closing Date: June 16, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do not harm children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. The successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.

                                 WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY