Save the Children believes every child deserves a future.ln Nepal and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life. the opportunity to learn and protect from harm. We do whatever it takes for children - every day and in times of crisis -transforming their lives and the future we share. Save the Children adheres to Safeguarding Policy, including its Child Safeguarding and Global Anti-harassment Policy, with high importance and commits rigorous procedure to ensure all our personnel and programs are safe for children candidates will be, therefore subject to strict background checks.
Save the Children invites applications from the interested and eligible candidates (Nepali Citizens only) who are reliable, accountable, have the ability to deliver results with the highest level of integrity and who value diversity for the following position(s).
Position: Senior Documentation and M&E Coordinator - MCGL
Technical responsibilities (Documentation and data management) (50%)
Lead M&E and documentation activities in the MCGL project funded by USAID to strengthen the country’s capacity to operationalize and deliver comprehensive services for SSNB and QoC
Work with government line agencies and National Health Research Council (NHRC) for for data management, ethical approvals and MEL plan
Work closely with MCGL Manager, member country MCGL teams and USAID mission for MEL plan abd documentation plan
Lead data management, analysis and reporting of all data collected in the project
Develop a plan on data collections, management, and analysis of all data in the project and collect data accordingly
Provide support to Manager and other team members to accomplish activities as outlined in the workplan and budget
Manage data related to the project activities and continuously report on the progress of the project activities and discuss challenges with line manager and project team
Analyse the data and information related to the activities for use as dissemination and advocacy materials
Support the team members in helping to manage collaboration, learning and adaptation methodologies and defining and documenting the learning agenda for Save the Children
Lead to bring out periodic documentation materials on evidence, learnings and data collected through MCGL project
Produce case stories periodically to be shared with donors, members and other stakeholders including government
Produce materials for external and internal audiences on project activities and research papers for dissemination and advocacy
Coordinate with bilateral SSBH activity team members jointly to perform task on data as an when necessary
Ensure database are stored safely in national and SCI repository
Consolidate databases from all Field Offices, provide a brief analysis and convert that into learning for program improvement
Managerial responsibilities (15%)
Support the Manager to manage the project budget (programmatic and financial) in line with the approved project documents
Support the Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and management of activities for each of the project components-ensuring coordination between the stakeholders
Maintain regular communication with MCGL Manager and Sr Program Manager H&N for both the technical as well as operational aspects of the project
Maintain communication with line manager and project team
Ensure timely planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and documentation/reporting of the project activities
Share periodic leanings with among SCI staff including Health advisor, Sr Manager H&N, Government stakeholders, member countries and USAID mission
Provide support to track and monitor the financial expenditure regularly and ensure adequate burn rate of the project funds with support from finance department and awards team
Documentation, reporting, research, and learning (25%)
Provide technical inputs on methodology for any assessments that might be required as per the project.
Review tools and questionnaires and provide quality input to improve data collection and learning
Support to prepare draft of all donor reports required by Save the Children are produced on time and are of a consistently high quality
Organize learning and knowledge sharing events as necessary
Take lead in program progress documentation, evaluation and research and dissemination of achievements and lessons learned with wider stakeholders
Additional responsibilities (10%)
Provide technical inputs in ongoing surveys, operational research under Health and Nutrition theme as per necessary and requirement
Represent research program at national and international level, as and when required
Support Health and Nutrition team for smooth operation and quality results as and when required
Update SC CO, H&N theme, government counterparts and EDPs about the project progress, challenges, way forward and sustainability approaches of the key achievements
Work with MEAL team closely to bring out the best in your work in MCGL and other H&N activities
Support Save the Children’s dual mandate of development programs as well as humanitarian response for children and communities.
Qualifications and experience
Master of Public Health (MPH)
At least three years of progressive work experience in health projects in M&E, Capacity in INGO/Bilateral/Multilateral agencies (3 years for GSI group).
Experience in Research ethics, proposals and implementation will be preferred
Familiarity, or past experience, with working on Maternal New-born Health and Quality Improvement
Proactive and has ability to work independently
Sound computer skills on word processing, spreadsheet, power-point, and other basic computer software for research analysis (SPSS, STATA etc)
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, able to work in short deadlines with intense pressure
Proficiency in oral and writing technical and programmatic reports that document program directions and results
Experience in working on USG funded programs highly desirable
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
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.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
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