Save the Children is an international NGO and the world’s top independent charity for children in need. Since 1919, we have been fighting for children’s rights, saving their lives and providing hope for brighter futures worldwide. In Indonesia, Save the Children currently works in eleven provinces, has staff of approximately 200 local professionals, and programming in Child Protection, Education, Health and Nutrition, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Humanitarian Response. Save the Children in Indonesia is seeking to fill the following position:
COCOA LIFE MEAL (Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning) ASSISTANT
1 position, based in South Sulawesi
Code : CLMEA
ROLE PROPOSE:
Mondelēz International and Save the Children share a concern for the well-being of children and families in the cocoa-producing areas of Indonesia, and we are partnering in supporting a project through the Mondelēz Cocoa Life program in Lampung and South Sulawesi. The goal of the Cocoa Life program is to empower cocoa farmers and their families, with an emphasis on youth and women, in order to improve their well-being and promote sustainable cocoa farming in the South Sulawesi and Lampung provinces. It will address outcomes in the areas of community development, livelihoods, youth and environment. The significant impacts our partnership can make in the lives of children, youth, women and farmers, as outlined below:
- Farmers’ income is more stable and sustainable,
- Village agriculture is developed, especially in cocoa farming,
- Families in cocoa communities achieve increased well-being in terms of basic needs,
- Youth have the analytical skills needed to better understand the value of cocoa farming and have the skills and support needed to make this a viable livelihood,
- Women are empowered to become active in village society, particularly in decision-making, thereby contributing to village development to support cocoa farming,
- Vulnerable children in cocoa farming communities are prevented from participating in exploitative labor,
- Families and communities are more resilient to shocks, including natural disasters, and contribute to environmental issue including conservation of forest through community campaign,
- Cocoa communities and local governments are better connected and support is delivered.
This post will support Cocoa Life MEAL Officer in implementation of MEAL activities of the Cocoa Life Program in South Sulawesi.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Cocoa Life MEAL Officer
Dimensions:
The CLMEA will manage monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities of Cocoa Life Program in South Sulawesi for children, youth, women and farmers groups and other relevant stakeholders. S/he will accomplish all MEAL activities and at a high quality, in a timely manner and at a high quality; complete all project communications in a timely and accurate manner; coordinate with other staff and local partners. S/he will support data and information through MEAL Officer for Cocoa Life Project Manager in meetings with and reporting to Member, Donor, supply chain partners, local partners and key stakeholders. The position. CLMEA will be based in South Sulawesi and will require travel to field locations.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Work with MEAL Officer, perform monitoring and evaluation activities according to Monitoring & Evaluation plan and projects’ detailed implementation plan.
- Support MEAL Officer in compiling and/or collecting data for report writing (monthly, quarterly, mid-year and annual report) in accordance with projects MEAL framework, donor requirements and SCI requirements.
- Work with MEAL officer in developing effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting system of each project such as (but not limited to) assessment of monitoring tools and any field assessment if needed.
- Work with the MEAL Officer to ensure that the reporting data is collected in a technically correct manner and accurately reflect field realities and meet quality standards.
- Support the MEAL officer in establishment and up-date of projects database.
- Support projects team for emergency preparedness and emergency response in South Sulawesi.
- Prepare monthly success story and total reach in line with guideline provided by MEAL officer.
- Support the MEAL Officer in producing monthly, donor and country annual report and other reports.
- With support from MEAL officer to establish accountability database and data analysis.
- Complete any other duties as assigned by line manager.
Child Safeguarding
- Contribute to the overall implementation of Child Safeguarding Policy (CS) within CO including ensure CS integration in all project activities including for target beneficiaries.
Emergency Response Management
- Coordinate the response to any prioritized emergency in Indonesia.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
- Minimum diploma degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
- At least 2 years work experience with non-government organizations, or at least some work experiences both in education and or private sector.
- Demonstrate ability to read and write reports and other project documents in Indonesian and English.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office (preferably SPSS).
- Knowledge and skills in methods to collect and entry data.
- Proven skills to develop an implementation plan and then efficiently implement activities.
- Proven ability to organize financial and administration resources according to donor and organization regulations and reporting requirements.
- Willingness to learn.
Information for internal candidates only:
- Current Save the Children employees must serve for a minimum of one year in their current job before applying for a new position.
- Current Save the Children employees should inform their line managers before submitting an application.
Updated CV and application letter should be sent to recruitment.indonesia@savethechildren.org
Please fill the “subject” column of the e-mails in this format: < CLMEA ><your name>
Closing date for application is up to 19 June 2015
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)
Save the Children encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of religion, race, gender, sexual orientation or disability
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