Norway: Education in Emergencies MEAL Advisor

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfill their potential. We work together with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Save the Children Norway leads the education global theme in the movement and has a large education programs in multiple countries and contexts. To lead our education results reporting systems, we are searching for a:

EDUCATION IN EMERGENCIES MEAL ADVISOR

2 year assignment

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Education in Emergencies (EIE) MEAL Advisor will be leading and quality assuring the effective implementation of the results reporting system for all EiE grants and supporting the further development of Save the Children Norway´s quality learning environment (QLE) framework as a monitoring tool in emergencies. This is a new position established with funds from ECHO and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Lead MEAL work of education in emergencies programs.

• Lead on implementing SCN results reporting system for all EiE programs,

• Support country programmes to develop results frameworks for EiE programming utilizing the menu of indicators, particularly focusing on ECHO and MFA funded programs.

• Directly support country programs on rolling out EiE MEAL systems for SCN programs and ensuring that EiE MEAL systems developed cover all EiE programs and link into overall country MEAL framework

• Manage database of QLE indicators and EiE results for SCN

• Support analysis of data and dissemination of EiE data to internal and external audiences

• Support on piloting the Quality Learning Environment (QLE) in emergencies in different contexts of sudden onset, slow onset and protracted conflicts.

• Lead on developing a monitoring package for QLE that includes monitoring tools and a database and support Technical Advisor in developing a training package.

• Support on the development of disaggregating enrollment data on marginalized and vulnerable groups (children with disabilities, ethnic and linguistic minorities, girls/boys, poor etc.).

• Work closely with education advisors in Oslo to build capacity for MEAL and ability to support country programs in rolling out EIE MEAL frameworks

• Support country programs and regional offices to build MEAL capacity for EiE, including on implementing and following-up on EiE results framework and using QLE monitoring tools.

• Conduct training and training of trainers in EIE MEAL.

• Test information technology solution to collect data on QLE in emergencies together with selected country office(s).

Qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing education monitoring and evaluation systems in emergencies and/or developing contexts.

• Demonstrated experience working with information management, including database development and data analysis is required.

• Experience working on working in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, preferably in education. Experience in developing guidance, tools and templates are highly desirable.

• Communications skills: the ability to analyze complex data, summarize it and communicate it for different audiences.

• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and preferably MS Access or other databases, including experience from developing macros and front-end/back-end solutions.

• Experience in using mobile technology for data collection is considered an advantage.

• Experience in delivering education programs in developing countries and/or in humanitarian contexts is considered an advantage;

• Ability to work professionally in English. Knowledge of French and other languages an advantage.

• Be result oriented but at the same time innovative

• Ability to adjust to new environments

• Working effectively in networked organisations

• Have the ability to listen to others

What we offer

• Enriching and meaningful work in an international dynamic organization
• Good career opportunities
• Positive and exciting work environment

Save the Children Norway offers a challenging position among highly competent and engaged colleagues. Work location will be in the Oslo office and the position reports to Education Director in Oslo while working closely with the Humanitarian team. Terms and conditions will be agreed during the recruitment process.

Please note: Save the Children requires a certificate of good conduct issued by the police.

For more information, please contact Education director, Nora Ingdal, mobile phone +47 900 67 537 or Ingrid Johannessen, Head of HR Unit., mobile phone +47 413 00 101.

Application with resume needs to be completed through our electronic application system online by 3. May 2016. Please follow the link to complete your application.

Please apply here:

https://reddbarna.easycruit.com/vacancy/1624433/35866?iso=no