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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI - Afghanistan

 Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3:  the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE: The main purpose of this position is to implement the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability (MEAL) component of the FCDO PREAVEL in Kuner  province. As well ensure that the project is implemented according to loge frame of the project.

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: MEAL Officer

Staff reporting to this post: N/A

Direct: N/A

Indirect : N/A

Budget Responsibilities: N/A

Role Dimensions: N/A

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY;

• Orient the project staff on the use of data collection and monitoring tools.
• Orent project staff on the quality benchmark set out for each component of the project.
• Enter the collected data in the project database and generate the monthly reports.
• Support the project staff in the data collection by provision of regular feedback for improved quality, accuracy and use of the data.
• Support the project staff in the development of monthly plans and reports.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits in the program sites as per the agreed monitoring plan.
• Support data collection process for baseline and end-line assessments.
• Participate in joint planning sessions and quarterly program review meetings to review lessons learned/best practices and develop improving strategies.
• Document lessons learned/best practices of program implementation.
• Orient the project staff on the MEAL approach.
• Coordinate, advocate and promote accountability system within the project.
• Ensure an effective system for complaints handling and response mechanisms are established and functioning at the projects level.
• Ensure personal commitment in building constructive working relationship with partners based on SCI partnership principles spelled out in Theory of Change
• Support Coordinators on day to day handling of department tasks related to partners
• Prepare and implement action plan for quality monitoring 
• Mobilizing and Making communities aware on project objectives, outputs and activities and MEAL systems and SCI Child Safeguarding Policies.
• Facilitate project and activities information at all events such as training and workshops

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Graduated from a recognized/ relevant university degree.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essentials

• Minimum of two years experience in the field of monitoring and evaluation.
• Skills in implementing information management and performance measurement frameworks.
• Competent level skills in MS Office in particular Ms Word and Ms Excel.
• Strong representation and communication skills.
• Fluency in Pashto.
• Willingness to travel within project sites.

Desireable

Pashto, Dari and English spoken and written skills.

• Experience in research

Commond fully on computer Ms office

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

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.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.

It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

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Save the Children International (SCI) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to our vision and values. We provide equitable employment opportunities and aim to increase the representation of women, people with disabilities, and individuals from minority groups to effectively meet the diverse needs of the children and communities we serve.

At SCI, we value the authentic selves of everyone, including you! If you have any access needs or require support due to a disability or other reasons, please let us know at the time of your application. We are here to assist you and ensure an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience.

Please note: SCI does not request any fees during any stage of the recruitment process.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.