MEAL Officer

NGO Coalition on Child Rights

JOB TITTLE:  Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Officer  REPORTING TO: National Coordinator (TIKUMA Project Coordinator)

REPORTING TO:  National Coordinator 

 ABOUT NGO CCR

The NGO Coalition on Child Rights, hereinafter referred to as ‘NGO CCR’ is a national Coalition of NGOs and networks whose broad goal is to entrench child rights programming in all development processes in Malawi anchored under the four fundamental principles of the rights of the Child: Non-discrimination; The best interest of the child; Right to life, survival and development; and Participation within the evolving capacities of the Child. The NGO CCR’s mission is to contribute towards the promotion, respect, protection and fulfilment of children’s rights through evidence based Advocacy, Coordination, Capacity building and Research, monitoring and reporting. The NGO CCR is currently the Executive Board member of the Child Rights Networks for Southern Africa (CRNSA), which is a SADC regional level body of non-state actors for Child Rights. The NGO CCR is also a member of ACRWC CSO Forum which is a Pan-African body of non-State Actors on Child rights and is an affiliate of the Child Rights Connect at the UN level on matters of Child Rights.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

 Tikwaniritse ndi Kuteteza ma Ufulu a Ana (TiKuMA Programme) is a Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) Framework Agreement funded programme through Save the Children (SC). The goal of the programme is that all children enjoy their right to education and are protected through strong community and government systems by 2028. Contributing towards this goal, NGO CCR in collaboration with Save the Children and other partners will create hubs of excellence in the two districts of Balaka and Mchinji, to generate experience and evidence for replication and scale. To achieve this, NGO CCR will work with civil society, government actors and children themselves within three interrelated thematic areas: A strong government system is accountable, responsive, inclusive and transparent in respecting, protecting and fulfilling the rights of children (Child Rights Governance), Children are protected from child marriage, sexual and gender based violence, teenage pregnancies and emotional abuse and have their sexual and reproductive health and rights fulfilled (Child Protection) and children access and complete quality basic inclusive education with improved competencies in foundational literacy and numeracy (Education). This 5-year programme targets 74, 800 children from 100 primary schools and 11,500 out of school adolescent girls and boys in the 2 districts.

 PURPOSE: 

To enhance quality of NGO CCR Programmes by ensuring efficient and effective implementation of programmes and realization of results by developing and strengthening mechanisms monitoring, learning and information sharing, encourage innovation and development of alternatives to promote effective, responsive delivery of NGO CCR Programmes

This position is tenable at NGO CCR Secretariat Office in Lilongwe

The position is on an initial 7 months fixed term contract, renewable depending on performance and availability of donor finding

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Child Rights Advocacy Practice and Methodologies

  • Design, develop, promote and coordinate participatory methodologies with children groups, members and partners in NGO CCR.
  • Ensure quality assurance of the Coalition’s participatory approaches by monitoring and reviewing membership participatory practice and scaling up of participatory approaches.
  • Coordinate documentation and dissemination of best practice in use of participatory methodologies across the Coalition.

Quality Assurance

  • Support and coordinate internalization and practice of Child Rights governance and Advocacy within the Secretariat and NGO CCR membership.
  • Lead in the development of M&E / impact assessment framework and its operationalization for NGO CCR.
  • Conduct Data Quality benchmarks and assurance for all project activities o Lead in the development of Programme indicators and result frameworks guidelines.
  • Coordinate review of NGO CCR Programme performance with reference to annual plans and budgets and the strategies.

Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Prepare quality Activity reports and monthly progress reports o Update the MEAL Framework and Indicator tracking Matrix from time to time to incorporate new projects
  • Ensure timely submission of quality Monthly, quarterly, bi-Annual and Annual reports according to donor requirements
  • Ensuring timely data analysis and preparations of monitoring reports o Support in designing and implementing of periodic evaluation activities o Support the National Coordinator in compiling of data and writing quality reports accordingly

Knowledge/ Information Management

  • Develop tools and processes for appraisal / assessment of applications for support membership by prospective Coalition Members.
  • Provide technical leadership in the designing and implementing NGO CCR information systems including reporting systems / formats and schedules.
  • Promote information systems management in the Coalition, including establishment of a robust and regularly updated database.
  • Collect relevant documentation from NGO CCR member networks and other sources for storage at the Secretariat

Accountability and Learning 

  • Lead in designing feedback mechanisms with children, members and partners for theNGOCCR
  • Support and coordinate development of strategies, reviews, appraisals of new / existing programmes and initiatives within the Coalition.
  • Facilitate and coordinate production of quality on site, monthly, quarterly, half year and annual reports per donor requirements.
  • Coordinates and provides guidelines, direction and monitoring of operations at all levels of the Coalition.
  • Support the development, graphic design and writing of proposals and concept notes for related programming information management and reporting

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

  • Bachelors’ Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent from recognised University.
  • At least two (2) years working experience in programmes / advocacy functions in an child rights focused organisation

DESIRED TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Knowledge of Child Safe guarding and Child Protection policies, programmes and interventions in Malawi is required.
  • Knowledge of Malawi Government’s Child sensitive policy frameworks and programing processes and procedures is required.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are required, particularly in macroeconomics, public finance management and financing of social sectors.
  • Strong documentation skills are required.

COMPETENCES

  • Ability to time achieve quality results
  • Ability to work with complex team of professionals
  • Ability to think creatively, innovate, set priorities, manage a work plans, and evaluate progress with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work with others (diversity) and maintain a strong work relationships and networks

BEHAVIORS AND VALUES

  • High integrity and accountability
  • Child Safeguarding: Clean Police background checks record on Child Abuse
  • Gender sensitivity and diversity
  • Self and ethical awareness

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified and interested individuals should submit cover letter and resume with 3 traceable referees including          their    latest   employer          by        email   to        the       following         address: ngoccrmalawi@gmail.com  or by hand delivery to following physical address: Opposite Bingu National Stadium, Behind Meru Filling Station, Street 5, New Shire, Area 49 Private Bag A225, Lilongwe, Malawi.  

 Closing date for receiving applications is Thursday 6th June 2024 and interview date for shortlisted Candidates in Monday 10th June 2024

 Disclaimer 

  • Please clearly indicate the POSITION TITLE AND YOUR FULLMAME as part of the Subject Line of the email.
  • Due to large volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
  • NGO CCR never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process.
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. NGO CCR aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
  • NGO CCR is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.