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Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Manager vacancy (3^rd announcement)

Position: MEAL Manager (Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Manager) 

Closing date: 30^th August 2019

HI reserves the right to not accept applications submitted after the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

Project History

In Thailand, Handicap International, now operating under the name of Humanity & Inclusion (HI) implements activities for Burmese refugees along the Thailand/Myanmar border under three thematic areas: Rehabilitation (physiotherapy & occupational therapy) for refugees with disabilities; Disability and Social Inclusion (DSI) including inclusive early child development; and Mine Risk Education (MRE).

For more information on the organisation, please see:

Humanity and Inclusion website: https://hi.org/en/index

and the online presentation of the organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p2OWl6T3AY&t=127s

Working environment

The Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager is based in Mae Sot office under the supervision of the Country Manager.

His/her mission is to implement and manage the MEAL framework of the HI program in Thailand, and to support the project teams to monitor this MEAL framework. S/he guarantees compliance with Humanity & Inclusion and donors’ guidelines on MEAL aspects.

The MEAL Manager works in close collaboration with all of the projects’ teams in Thailand, but also with the Program Development and Quality unit in Yangon. Frequent travel in the different areas of work (mainly refugee camps along the Thai - Myanmar border) have to be foreseen.

The MEAL Manager directly supervises a Data Manager based in Mae Sot.

Job Description: MEAL Manager

Responsibility 1: Develop of the MEAL framework in HI Thailand

Activities:

• In close relation with the operational coordinator/country manager, contribute to the implementation of HI’s MEAL policy and quality framework across the different projects;
• In close relation with the operational coordinator/country manager, develop induction trainings module for projects’ staff on MEAL and Project Cycle Management;
• In close relation with the operational coordinator/country manager, contribute to the implementation of the accountability mechanism in HI projects;
• Maintain standardize MEAL monitoring and reporting tools and maintains data base in close collaboration with the data manager.

Responsibility 2:  Manage the MEAL framework to support quality projects management

Activities

• Provide support to projects’ team to create and implement their M&E plans, including support in tools development, data collection, data management, and data analysis according to projects’ needs and outcomes;
• Develop and manage the projects’ MEAL monthly reports to support projects team in the monitoring of their indicators and projects’ outcomes;
• Support projects’ teams to develop appropriate tools and practices to ensure quality management of their activities;
• Support projects’ teams for surveys and studies implemented in their projects in particular those related to impact’s measurement (baselines, endlines, KAP survey, situational analysis etc.);
• Contribute to quarterly and annual projects’ reviews and provide inputs to project and partner staff on methodologies and MEAL;
• In collaboration with the data manager, develop and maintain databases where data and indicators are tracked; ensure that these databases are accurate and that data is cleaned, coded correctly and kept confidential;
• Provide data analysis and checking processes and assist in drafting qualitative reports for effective programme management;
• Provide technical support to ensure that M&E information is used successfully and adapted to target audiences during operational and strategic decision-making;
• Informs the Country Manager of any unmet targets, contextual changes (risks and opportunities) and negative effects on beneficiaries;
• Provide advice and methodological support during the recruitment of M&E consultants (by drafting terms of reference recruiting and following up on consultancy);
• Conduct field visits for support and monitoring purpose upon request.

Responsibility 3: Contribute to the program development and propose innovative approaches to increase the quality of the MEAL framework of the program

Activities:

• Propose introduction of new technology, methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the MEAL Framework;
• Help develop and write sections on M&E in project proposal (covering indicators, budgets and M&E framework)

Responsibility 4: Manage the Data Manager

Activities:

• Appraise the staff under his/her direct supervision and provide guidance as required and input into the definition of annual objectives;
• Analyse the training need for the staff under his/her direct supervision;
• Ensures dialogue and participation of his/her team member;
• Follow up upon staff leave in collaboration with human resource department;
• Guide and frame the work of staff as per his/her job description.

Qualifications required:

Education: Graduation in economics, development, social sciences or other relevant fields linked with the expectations of the position

Experiences:  

• At least 3 years of experience as a position of M&E manager for an INGO

• Previous experiences on disability issue is an asset
• Training of instructors is an asset

Technical Skills & Cross Cutting Skills:

• Proficient in MS office package
• Confirmed skills on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning and project cycle management
• Knowledge on Data base management
• Skills in facilitation and capacity building
• Knowledge or experience on gender mainstreaming is an asset

Language skills: Fluent English writing and speaking is mandatory

Behavioral Skills: Ability to work within a multi-cultural team, Diplomacy, Willingness to travel, Flexibility

Sense of humour.

Job Conditions: Local contract

Remuneration: Starting from 37,146 Baht depending on the experience of the candidate, and travelling allowance.

We offer also: nice working environment such as 15 days of annual leave, 5 working days office closure in December, 15 days of public holidays, 4 - 5 days special leave for family event, Social Security & Worker Compensation Fund, Group life & health insurance for employee, Group health insurance for family members, phone card credit, bonus, seniority of 2% after the 1^st year of employment and training possibilities.

Start preferably: 16^th September, 2019

How to apply: In the subject line of the email please write “MEAL Manager”

IMPORTANT: In the content of the CV please outline responsibilities and tasks from previous & current work, volunteer experiences and training received.

Please send all applications (cover letter, CV, copy of ID card/passport and highest educational certificate) to:  recruitment@thailand.hi.org and p.pedtae@hi.org  

Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Only candidates who passed the administrative selection will be taken into consideration for a technical assessment and will be afterwards notified of the final decision. Selected applicants may be invited for an interview. HI reserves the right to contact the applicants for further information before the final selection of the selection committee.

Handicap International encourages qualified persons with disabilities or chronic illness and women and men to apply.

As part of our commitment to keep our beneficiaries safe, our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of our beneficiaries from abuse. Employment is subject to our protection standards including background checks and adherence to our protection policies and Code of Conduct”

All information shared by the applicants remain confidential