TTA – MEAL Coordinator

Requisition ID: req51289

Job Title: TTA – MEAL Coordinator

Sector: Monitoring & Evaluation

Employment Category: TTA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: Yes

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Description

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Programs and technically supported by the Regional Measurement Advisor, the MEAL Coordinator works in close collaboration with program, grants and support teams to optimize monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning capacities and opportunities of the IRC mission in Bangladesh to ensure high-quality programming for the clients we serve and support the global ambitions of IRC Strategy 100, especially the Data Ambition, program quality (IMPACT) standards and the Country Strategic Action Plan. 

To this end, the MEAL Coordinator is responsible to ensure that a monitoring, evaluation and accountability and data management system is in place, sufficiently resourced and successfully implemented from collection to visualization and that MEAL data is contributing to improved learning and program quality. The MEAL Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that MEAL principles are integrated in every step of the project cycle, as per IRC’s corporate guidelines and contributes to the implementation of the Country Strategic Action Plan, the IMPACT standards and Strategy 100.
In support of these goals, the senior coordinator provides vital technical assistance, capacity sharing, individual mentoring, supervision and training to MEAL staff at IRC and partners.

Duties
and Responsibilities:

Strategic
Leadership and Partnership
Establish and drive common strategies
and approaches to the country’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and
Accountability processes that reflect and contextualize Strategy 100,
IMPACT standards and the Country Strategic Action Plan and ensure that the
MEAL structure is fit for this purpose;
Lead all aspects of MEAL (including
client feedback mechanisms) functions across multiple sectors and
multiple geographical areas in the country program;
Develop, coordinate and strengthen
capacity sharing partnerships with MEAL counterparts of partner agencies,
local organizations and government;  

Represent the IRC on MEAL at internal
and external meetings, forums, and other events;
Champion design, access and use of
data by leaders and partners for shared learning and evidence-based
decision-making;
Shape and implement MEAL systems and
approaches that meet IRC standards and practices, that meet project and
program needs, enable accountability to clients, partners, and donors, and
foster program learning;
Reinforce integration of
cross-sectoral priorities in MEAL, including gender, protection,
safeguarding, disaster risk reduction, Diversity-Equality-Inclusion and Do
No Harm;
Support the Deputy Director Programs
in the implementation and monitoring of IMPACT, IRC’s Program Quality
standards.

Technical Oversight
Provide technical leadership for a
strong monitoring system and processes throughout the project cycle from
the design and implementation to close-out and learning phases including:
Using learning and evidence from
internal and external sources including previous projects to inform
proposal design and Theory of Change;
Developing and operationalizing,
logical frameworks, MEAL plans, data collection tools, processes for data
management, clients feedback approaches, quality checks and audits, and
data visualization;
Developing, advocating for and
managing an adequate MEAL budget and staffing structure for all projects;

Producing high-quality data,
analysis, reports, presentations, and dashboard of key findings that
foster learning and decision-making and share in key meetings such as
project cycle meetings and strategic senior management team meetings.
Provide technical leadership for the
design, method, and conduct of surveys such as baseline and endline, and
the commission of evaluations and surveys as required in coordination with
program coordinators, technical advisors, and external partners where
vital;
Lead and advocate for the expansion
of standard mobile data technology and online dashboard to enhance
timeliness and quality of data collection, analysis and visualization;
Provide technical leadership to IRC’s
effort in meeting its internal and external accountability commitments
through the implementation of sound accountability, client feedback, and
response mechanisms.

Human Resources

 
Promote the growth and development of
others in IRC teams and partners: Assess proficiencies; develop and lead
targeted learning and training strategy. In particular, coach, mentor and
support MEAL staff, provide vital tools and resources, as well as on the
job training;
Supervise medium to large sized MEAL
team across multiple sectors and geographical areas: Set clear performance
objectives; manage staff work plans; establish regular performance
reviews; champion a positive working environment for professional
development; foster an inclusive and respectful team climate, where all
staff are valued and respected and can contribute to their maximum
potential;
Lead the recruitment of country MEAL staff, TTA’s, consultants and, support their onboarding

Key working
relationships:
Position
Reports to Deputy Director of Programs
Position directly supervises: MEAL
Managers and Officers

Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Program Coordinators and
Managers throughout the country program, Regional Measurement Advisor, Client
Responsiveness Technical Specialist, Senior Coordinator – Grants, Partnerships
and Accountability and Grants Managers, Finance Coordinator, and relevant
Regional/HQ-based colleagues.

External: Partners, Governments, Clients.  

Qualifications

A University degree in a relevant
subject area (statistics, monitoring & data management, social
science, public health, economic development, or a related field) – a
technical degree together with additional relevant work experience may
substitute for education;
A minimum 5 years of working
experience within Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and
learning-related functions;
Leadership experience and proven
technical skills in setting up quality MEAL system that leads to
evidence-based decision-making for multi-sectorial and multi-donor funded
programs;
Demonstrated ability to transfer
knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other
formal and non-formal methods together with strong presentation and
reporting skills;
Experience leading initiatives on
improving program quality through the use of MEAL data;
Strong management and social skills
and proven track record to work with diverse groups of people in a
multicultural environment;
Self-motivated with excellent
organization, planning, and analytical skills – able to work without close
supervision, including prioritizing work and multi-tasking;
Proficiency and experience with
mobile data collection (CommCare) as well as proficiency with Microsoft
Excel; SPSS, SATA or other similar software;
Knowledge of PowerBi is an additional
asset;
A strong understanding of
accountability and proven ability to build Client Feedback Systems is a
distinct advantage;
Fluency in English (written and
speaking).

How to Apply: 

Please submit an updated CV to [email protected]. You must subject your email “TTA – MEAL Coordinator” by 15th April 2024.
This Opportunity Is Intended for Current IRC Staff only. 

Anticipated Length of Assignment: 2 Months

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