Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

As the MEL Manager you are responsible for providing portfolio-level strategy to ensure data-driven decision making and to manage project-level monitoring and evaluation activities under ChildFund’s Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (MELF) and to lead the learning agenda for evidence-based interventions, contributing to the reputation of the ChildFund in Vietnam’s work as a thought leader in its specialist areas of focus: child rights and child protection, education, health and wellbeing for children.

KEY DUTIES

• Lead the implementation of ChildFund Australia’s MEL Framework strategies and policies in Vietnam context at a high standard and in a timely manner, including management of MEL resources and ensure that MEL information and resources are up-to-date, available to staff, and widely disseminated
• Lead the coordination of and provide technical oversight to research, project monitoring and evaluation, discussion papers and other related activities
• Take the lead in developing, coordinating and implementing the organisation’s Knowledge Management strategy and plan
• In consultation with relevant program staff, set up the M&E system, including all M&E plans, data collection tools (e.g. forms, indicators, and question banks for surveys, etc.), and data collection processes for program activities, enforcing proper usage of these systems by program staff
• Provide oversight and technical support in the development and regular review of each project’s M&E plan, working with team members and leadership to help build a culture that uses data and evidence for learning and improvement
• Present data analysis and periodic reporting in consultation with technical staff and leadership, ensuring that lessons learned throughout the project are captured and communicated to internal and external stakeholders through appropriate channels
• Build staff and partner capacity to fulfill MEL requirements, including training on the MEL standards, strategies, to access, analyze, and utilize data and the various M&E roles and responsibilities of staff and partners
• Manage Hanoi-based MEL Officer and provide technical oversight, coordination and leadership to field-based MEL Officers
• Contribute to and represent on relevant advocacy and policy-development activities
• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding or sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment (SEAH) risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding and PSEAH policy and procedures, and conduct yourself consistent with those policies.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• BA in a relevant discipline, preferably development management, data science, or public administration
• 3 – 5 years of experience in M&E including developing M&E Plans, building data collection tools and contributing to theories of change, and working with program and technical teams to implement M&E systems
• Experience facilitating data-driven learning through analytic reports, data visualization
• High degree of computer literacy: Microsoft Office suite, data analysis and visualization software (Salesforce, SPSS), and mobile data collection platforms (KOBO, Commcare, ODK, e)
• Knowledge of overall context of development activities in Vietnam and internationally

Desirable

• Postgraduate in M&E and/or international development studies
• Experience in adult education and/or training, working with children and youth.

SKILLS

• Strong leadership and coordination skills
• Strong research method and MEL tools and techniques
• Strong analytical, organisational and facilitation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strengths in communication, multi-tasking, and ability to work in ambiguous situations
• Change management skill
• English and Vietnamese proficiency

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary (including 13th and 14th month salary)
• 15 days of annual leave for 1st year and 20 days for 2nd year onwards
• Flexible working time
• Comprehensive Health Care insurance

For further details, please see the Position Description.

Please be noted that the position is only open to Vietnamese candidates. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position through ChildFund’s competitive hiring process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 03/01/2022

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