Primary Responsibilities
Supporting MEL procedures and strategies to ensure progress toward project outcomes on select projects; refinement and development of MEL systems and tools for projects; completion of reports, papers and other
documents analysing data and summarising findings and support on project reporting that aligns with international standards and best practice.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead on the operationalisation of MEL plans, procedures and strategies for community health projects and organisational initiatives that incorporates stakeholder feedback, adapt to local needs and supports high-quality implementation in line with ongoing and emerging initiatives.
- Develop, adapt and support the usage of MEL tools, such as KAP surveys, community participation feedback mechanisms and focus group discussion guides, to maximise effective data collection.
- Adapt technical information/evidence/MEL findings into audience appropriate formats, for internal and external dissemination which informs future programming and project development
- Lead on cleaning, management and analysis of data from a range of sources to determine progress towards results for a range of projects, with support from the MEL Coordinator.
- Provide tailored advice to the Programmes/Implementation team to support MEL procedures, from the development of MEL tools to analysis and dissemination of findings to support use
- Support the implementation of MEL tools, particularly using the Kobo toolkit
- Lead on capacity-building for SEED staff and local partners in using key tools, ensuring quality of project data while promoting a sustainable MEL approach across the organisation
- Support cross-learning between departments, including support to the MEL interest group and MEL communities of practice, leading groups and providing information, presentations and training where required
- Work closely with the Communications team to identify and develop content for SEEDs social media platforms and website from MEL data
- Support in the recruitment of new staff and provide support, management, review and professional development to any Junior Officers
- Foster essential cross-cultural collaboration, providing support to both the national and international teams to bridge gaps in understanding and priorities for project development and implementation 12. Provide pastoral care, guidance and act as a role model, both professionally and personally, for a team of early career professionals living in country
- Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anti-corruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times
- Other tasks within the broad outline of the role to support the development of MEL capacity across SEED, agreed in partnership with the Senior MEL Officer and Heads of Programmes
Application procedure
Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take up this position and how their skills and experience match the requirements in the job description criteria to SEED Madagascar Director of Programmes and Operations, Lisa Bass by email onlisa@seedmadagascar.org.
