Job Description
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 1+77 and currently serves in 28 locations in 13 Districts across the country through development programmes. In 2021 we directly impacted the lives of over 100,000 most vulnerable children and their families.
Job Profile
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Specialist is responsible for ensuring high quality project/ programme designs with Theory of Change, Log frames, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Systems. The MEAL specialist will ensure implementation of standard MEAL processes for Grants and other Non-Sponsorship projects within his/her portfolio. S/he plays an advisory role to advocate best practice adoption across project teams. S/he will proactively develop and execute grant/ donor specific MEAL design, methodologies and tools as per donor requirements. This role requires a highly analytical mind-set with experience in evidence-based impact analysis that will also lead the quality reviews of MEAL processes and products and provide timely feedback to key stakeholders. Moreover, s/he will be responsible for capacity building of project MEAL coordinators.
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Major Responsibilities
Lead/ facilitate the log frame development process including problem analysis, Theory of Change frameworks for new proposals and projects designs.
Develop the M&E framework aligning to World Vision International (WVI) partnership guidelines and donor specific standards.
Lead the planning and implementation of all MEAL activities of Non-Sponsorship projects and programme portfolios.
Conduct frequent field visits to assess the effectiveness of projects.
Responsible for developing and maintaining of monitoring dashboards for management decision making.
Prepare Terms of References and facilitate agreement process for outsourcing consultants for Baselines, Evaluation and other research and assessments.
Ensure all the cross learning are documented and shared with appropriate group/stakeholders. Write regular M&E reports on progress of the planned activities.
Plan and host donor visits in relation project monitoring and evaluation.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEAL, Research, Statistical Analysis. Minimum of 3 years of experience in Community Development.
• Experience in handling baseline, impact evaluation, and other social researches are preferredMaster's Degree in Social Sciences/ Development/ Management/Science/ International Development/Statistics or relevant field.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Specialist -
Non-Sponsorship
Location: Colombo
Data handling skills (classification, categorizing, tabulation etc.) using statistical and Business Intelligent applications.
Knowledge with statistical analysis using SPSS, SAS, Minitab, EViews or equivalent statistical package.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and knowledge of Sinhala / Tamil.
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
If you meet the required criteria and wish to apply, please refer to:
https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVision International/job/Colombo
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Email to: vacancies_wvlanka@wvi.org (Please mention the designation on the subject and the
salary expectation on the email body)
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