MEAL Manager (Ukrainian National Only)

• Undertake responsibility for the roll-out and implementation of the MEAL frameworks, systems for projects implemented out of the SAO.
• Ensure the use of the MEAL SOPs.
• Ensure that MEAL, area operations and project staff understand the various steps and tools for the MEAL system and that this is used consistently across projects / areas.
• Support a Area MEAL team to conduct quality monitoring against SCI standards through participatory methodologies (including child-friendly methodologies).
• Provide technical support and participate as required in all other aspects of MEAL related activities at field level, for example surveys, assessments, baselines, evaluations, joint projects reviews / lessons learning workshops/events.
• Guide MEAL team actions following up the SOP procedures for MEAL (monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability) and developing adaptations of those procedures according to their area context.
• Take responsibility for budget planning and spending related to MEAL activities.
• Ensure project staff responsible for implementation are fully engaged and understand MEAL requirements.
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources and adherence to budgetary constraints.

• Provide management/leadership and technical support to SC and partner organizations.
• Contribute at the field level towards the creation of an organisational culture that promotes MEAL and understands its link to quality and accountable programming.
• Assist the SC and partner organizations MEAL staff at field level to form a solid MEAL team identity within the area office and create cohesion between team members working in different sites and on different projects.
• Provide trainings and capacity building for field-level staff as required on MEAL.
• Provide support to the Accountability Officer to ensure all alignment with SC accountability approaches/SoPs and Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). Ensure complaints response mechanisms are established and fully functioning for all projects.

• Ensure that regular monitoring and accountability (i.e. CRM database) reports are received and communicated effectively to the HoM and thematic Manager in response.
• As required by the HoM support on the design and roll-out of standardised monitoring tools and methodologies. Provide technical assistance and capacity building for staff in how to use and maximize the use of tools and methodologies.
• Ensure that periodic area reports include accurate key data summaries and brief narrative descriptors of the previous period's achievements/challenges and the future period's planned activities in relevant areas.
• As requested by the HoM provide input on programme design.
• Lead the process of undertaking data quality assurance in project sites and Quality Benchmarks application inside all projects.
• Verify and support that all partners MEAL performance, activities and agreements are aligned with the logframes, MEAL Plans and technical adequate structure alongside with MEAL coordinators and officers.
• Support MEAL team inside the area to develop learning activities inside the projects and regular inside the area office in order to achieve programmatic improvement based on good practice and learning, following their learning agendas and the national agenda/plan.

• Effectively communicate the team's objectives, expectations, and overall mission to ensure everyone understands their roles.
• Lead the recruitment, training, and development of the MEAL team, including coordinators, officers, and assistants.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and capacity-building support to ensure a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with team members to set clear, achievable goals that align with organizational objectives.
• Foster a positive team culture where members feel a sense of belonging and collaboration.
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of team members.

• 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.

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same.
• Widely shares their vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically.

• 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

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency.

• BSc/ MSc degree in economics, sociology, management, social development or a relevant field.
• Fluency in Ukrainian, Russian and English, both verbal and written, preferred.
• Commitment to Save the Children values.
• Experience working with monitoring, evaluation, learning, and accountability with International Organizations or inside SC.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Familiarity with industry-standard data management tools and technologies.

• Recommended a minimum of 3 years of management and/or MEAL experience in both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, food security and livelihoods, health and nutrition, and emergencies. Experience in setting up a MEAL system in CVA programming is a plus.

• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite.

• Proven experience designing and conducting quantitative household surveys and qualitative studies, including calculating sample sizes, selecting a sampling methodology, developing data collection tools and training enumerators.

• Proven experience conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpreting results, and experience using statistical software.

• Experience using KoBo Toolbox, ODK, Commcare or other mobile data collection software.

• Experience implementing and operationalizing child-friendly and inclusive Accountability to Children and Communities (ACC) systems, including feedback and reporting systems.

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, and coaching.

• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets.

• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward, and ensuring buy-in.

• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner

• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.

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