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Save the Children International is looking for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer
JOB TITLE:  Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer
TEAM/PROGRAMME:  Thailand Programme   LOCATION:  Based in Bangkok
Type of Contract: 1 year (with possible extension pending funding)

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
The job holder required to have child friendly attitude with children and youth and ensure to comply with child safety policy
ROLE PURPOSE:
The MEAL Officer will assist the MEAL Coordinator in implementing a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning system for the Save the Children Thailand Office. S/he will work closely with MEAL Coordinator to implement a complaints and response mechanism, develop minimum standards, action trackers and other MEAL tools for projects, and deliver capacity-building training/induction sessions for staff and partner organizations.

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: MEAL Coordinator
Dimensions: Save the Children works in nine refugee camps, migrant communities in Mae Sot and Bangkok, and southern Thailand. The Thailand Country Office includes approximately 55 staff in Bangkok office and two sub-offices in Mae Sot and Pattani.
Staff reporting to this post: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
• Assist MEAL Coordinator in the development of a monitoring and evaluation plan for each project and indicators for input and output monitoring in line of project objectives; and implement the plan.
• Support in improving MEAL system, including developing MEAL tools and supporting reporting.
• Support planning and implementation of baseline surveys, monitoring and evaluation exercises for programs and projects.
• Track actions agreed in monitoring reports, using Action Plan Trackers when appropriate; and work with the implementing teams to update the trackers monthly.
• Document key lessons from monitoring and evaluation reports; and share these widely to ensure adjustments are made to ongoing projects and new project designs.
• Handle complaints as per MEAL guidelines and share the information with line manager.
• Facilitate lessons learned workshops and MEAL trainings for Save the Children staff and partners.
• Carry out field visits when required for different MEAL tasks; expected up to 50% field travel.
• Any other tasks given by line manager.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice)
Accountability:
 Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Ambition:
 Sets ambitious and challenging goals, takes responsibility for own personal development and encourages others to do the same
 Widely shares vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
 Future orientated, thinks strategically.
Collaboration:
 Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, partners, colleagues and Government officials
 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

QUALIFICATIONS 
• Graduate degree preferably with Social Science Subjects
• Demonstrated 2 to 3 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation or related field
• Good knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
• Good Computer Knowledge
• Knowledge and experience with ICT would be an asset
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Speaks Thai and English. Ability to speak Karen or Burmese would be an asset. 
• Understanding of the refugee and migrant context in Thailand
• Demonstrated ability to work in insecure environments
• Ability and willingness to travel- up to 50% time

Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the Save the Children Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Save the Children offers competitive remuneration package.
Deadline for submission of application is on 20 May 2016 or as soon as possible
 
To apply, please send your application and CV to HR Department at hr.thailand@savethechildren.org and tui.suvannakul@savethechildren.org

Please indicate in the subject as “Apply for MEAL Officer. (Name of candidate)”
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
“We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.”