Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Coordinator
Project Management / Program Management
About the Employer
Job Description
World Vision
World Vision is a Christian, relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
We work through our main sectors education, health and nutrition, water and sanitation, economic development and child protection - serving all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. Our work is always child-focused, participatory and community driven.
World Vision and has been in Sri Lanka since 1977 and currently serves in 28 locations in 13 Districts across the country through development programmes. In 2020 we directly impacted the lives of nearly 100,000 most vulnerable children and their families.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)
Job Profile
Coordinator - Mihikatha Lanka Project Location: Welikanda (Polonnaruwa District)
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator is responsible for providing technical support by developing a comprehensive MEAL system enabling World Vision Lanka (WVL) programs to demonstrate the impact of its programs while ensuring greater accountability. The MEAL Coordinator will be based in the project office and s/he will report to the project manager directly and will matrix report to the MEAL Manager (Non-Sponsorship) attached to the Evidence & Learning Department. S/he should develop an effective MEAL system for the project and support the implementation of a MEAL system at the National level.
Major Responsibilities
Develop and execute smooth function of MEAL systems and processes at project level
Establish the guidance for design and implementation of the baseline, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning process, which includes collecting, analyzing, and reporting on all required indicators as per the MEAL framework at project level.
- Design and oversee the implementation of appropriate and routine project monitoring data collection tools to contribute to appropriate project implementation and programmatic decision making.
Lead learning and assessments of project effectivity and impact at project level, ensuring WVL contributes to advocacy and knowledge sharing efforts of the broader development community.
Establish a strong network of peers to bring external perspectives while simultaneously increasing visibility of project successes
Assist in documentation and dissemination of case studies and key lessons learnt to the project and the other stakeholders.
Ensure that the Non-Sponsorship Accountability data management system is used to manage community complaints and feedback as part of the accountability framework.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
Minimum of 4 Years' experience in M&E and experience in donor funded project (GIZ, EU, USAID, KOICA, DFAT etc.)
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences/ Development Management/International Development or relevant field.
Proven report writing skills.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs, SPSS, Epi info, NVIVO and other statistical packages.
Good analytical skills.
Well-developed written and oral communication skills in English & Sinhala. Tamil would be added advantage
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Email to: [email protected] (Please mention the designation on the subject and the
salary expectation on the email body)
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