Senior Documentation and M&E Coordinator

Senior Documentation and M&E Coordinator -SSNB

The Opportunity

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Bhutan and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and future we share. Save the Children expects that anyone associated with it abides by its Safeguarding and other Zero Tolerance Policies.

The position holder is responsible to carry out documentation and M&E activities for SSNB component in Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) project in country. The position holder will be expected to lead the learning agenda with support from Senior Program Manager-SSNB and in coordination from SSNB Technical Manager. The position holder will also be expected to lead the M&E analysis of the data collected in all components of SSNB-MCGL including developing the SSNB MEL plan. The SSNB-MCGL project has multiple activities that includes strengthening the country’s capacity to operationalize services for quality Small and Sick Newborn (SSNB) care, support SSNB and intrapartum nutrition, conduct assessment of perinatal mental health of mothers whose children are admitted in SNCU and its effect on feeding. All activities of SSNB- MCGL project will be implemented in collaboration and partnership with Government and Non-Government Organizations. The position holder will work closely with the Senior Program Manager-SSNB, SSNB technical Manager and other team members to accomplish activities outlined in the workplan and budget, continuously monitor through data and report on progress.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Technical responsibilities (Documentation and data management) (50%)

• Lead M&E and documentation activities in the MCGL SSNB project funded by USAID to strengthen the country’s capacity to operationalize and deliver comprehensive services for SSNB and QoC
• Co-lead PMH assessment along with TA, conduct literature review of PMH, coordinate with SCUS to develop research methodology (sampling size) and tools, coordinate with government and key partners to contextualize the tools to the Nepali context.
• Work with government line agencies and Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) for ethical approvals, develop a plan on data collection, management and analysis and collect data accordingly, lead data collection and monitor data collection by the consultants, develop analytical framework for the analysis of collected data, lead the analysis the data and draw out valid and substantial conclusions.
• Work closely with Senior Program Manager-SSNB, SSNB technical manager, member country MCGL teams and USAID mission for MEL plan and documentation plan
• Develop a plan on data collections, management and analysis and collect data accordingly, lead data management, analysis and reporting in the project.
• Manage data related to the project activities and continuously report on the progress of the project activities.
• Analyze the data and information related to project activities for use as dissemination and advocacy materials.
• Support to manage collaboration, learning and adaptation methodologies and defining and documenting the learning agenda
• Lead to bring out periodic documentation materials on evidence, learnings and data collected through MCGL project.
• Produce project related research reports, manuscripts, technical briefs, case stories, infographics, and other similar documents for external and internal audiences for dissemination and advocacy.
• Produce project related research reports, manuscripts, technical briefs, case stories, infographics and other similar documents for external and internal audiences 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 implementing provinces, 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.
• Provide support to Senior Program Manager and other team members to accomplish activities as outlined in the workplan and budget.
• Maintain regular communication with the team for both the technical as well as operational aspects of the project
• Ensuretimely planning, implementation,monitoring and evaluation and documentation/reporting of the project activities.
• Share periodic leanings with among SCI staff including Health advisor, 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%)

• Take lead in program progress documentation, evaluation and research and dissemination of achievements and lessons learned with wider stakeholders.
• Lead the technical aspect of methodology for any assessments/evaluation conducted under SSNB-MCGL project
• Draft and/or review tools and questionnaires and provide quality input to improve data collection and learning
• Lead data collection and analysis process for the assessments/evaluation
• Lead to draft donor reports required by Save the Children and ensure that the reports produced on time and are of a consistently high quality
• Organize learning and knowledge sharing events as necessary

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 SSNB- MCGL and other H&N activities

Qualifications and Experience :

Master degree in relevant field with minimum 4 years of progressive work experience in health projects in M&E, Capacity in INGO/Bilateral/Multilateral agencies (3 years for GSI group) or Bachelor degree with 6 years of experience (4 years for GSI group)

Required No.(s): 1 (Nepalese Citizen Only)

Contract length: Fixed Term

Location: Kathmandu, Country Office

The Organisation

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 realise 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.

Application Information

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.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

About Us

The Organization

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 realise 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.

Application Information:

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. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Job Info

Job Identification: 9846
Job Category: Business Transformation
Apply Before: 10/16/2024, 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: CO – Kathmandu