Cluster MEAL Coordinator - Ratnapura & Kahawatte Cluster
Develop comprehensive MEAL system to demonstrate program impact.
Overview
Develop comprehensive MEAL system to demonstrate program impact.
You have:
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in MEAL and experience in a donor funded project is preferable including minimum of 3 years’ experience in Community Development.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/Development Management/International Development or relevant field.
- Proven report writing skills.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs, SPSS, Epi info, NViVO and other statistical packages.
- Good analytical skills.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills in English, Sinhala & Tamil.
- The position requires field visits and willingness to travel to national office as and when required.
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
The Cluster Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator is responsible for providing technical support by developing a comprehensive MEAL system enabling World Vision Lanka (WVL) programs to demonstrate the impact of its programs while ensuring greater accountability. S/he will harmonize the MEAL approaches to ensure mission efficiency and compliance with World Vision’s MEAL standards, guidelines, and procedures while providing technical support to design methodologies in ensuring the availability of valid and reliable information at the Area Development Programme (ADP).
Major Responsibilities
- Lead the formulation and roll out of the project’s Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) plans in line with the broader Technical Program objectives.
- Ensure that all project indicators are tracked in a database on a regular basis, using the stipulated baselines, means of verifications and data sources in the project framework.
- Regular analysis of monitoring data.
- Work closely with ADP teams and partners to strengthen systems for qualitative data gathering and analysis.
- Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of results-based project monitoring.
- Compile project and field-based data and analytical information for the preparation of donor reports.
- Develop visual presentation aids of data trends and/or results to be incorporated into reports, knowledge and/or outreach products.
- Responsible for the baseline and evaluation study the ADP (sample selection, data collection, data entry, data analysis, reporting, etc.)
- Facilitate Annual Community Review process of the ADP and recommendations.
- Support to Establish an Accountability Mechanism at Primary Focus Area (PFA) level in the ADP.
- Document and share cross learning with appropriate group/stakeholders.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in MEAL and experience in a donor funded project is preferable including minimum of 3 years’ experience in Community Development.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/ Development Management/ International Development or relevant field.
- Proven report writing skills.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs, SPSS, Epi info, NViVO and other statistical packages.
- Good analytical skills.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills in English, Sinhala & Tamil.
- The position requires field visits and willingness to travel to national office as and when required.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with monitoring and evaluation in community development projects? | This question assesses your relevant experience in MEAL and community development. | Provide specific examples of your past roles and the impact you made. |
| What methodologies have you used for data collection and analysis in previous projects? | This checks your understanding of data collection methodologies that are crucial for MEAL. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure accountability in a program monitoring context? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging project you worked on. How did you overcome the difficulties? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you have used data analysis to inform project decision-making? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What are your strategies for effective communication with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role does learning play in your approach to Monitoring and Evaluation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |