Habitat for Humanity International, generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat, is an international, non-governmental, and nonprofit organization, which was founded in 1976.Job Summary The MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) Sr. Specialist supports MEAL activities in regions across the globe through providing surge capacity through a period of organizational change. This includes MEAL capacity strengthening, indicator and instrument design, and capturing and disseminating learning. This role will lead various time-bound monitoring, evaluation and accountability to communities initiatives across regions in which Habitat for Humanity operates, under the direction of MEAL leaders across the globe. This is a three-year position and it can be located remotely in the U.S., Bratislava, Slovakia; San Jose, Costa Rica; Nairobi, Kenya; Manila, Philippines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Surge Capacity: (40%) Provide virtual surge MEAL capacity during start ups, scale ups, transitions, or emergencies, stabilizing systems and supporting local MEAL teams. Provide virtual MEAL support for existing programs, under the direction of regional MEAL leaders. Operationalize MEAL policies and processes across regions; contribute to updates based on field feedback and evolving donor requirements. Translate global MEAL strategy into regional execution by aligning country and project MEAL plans with organization wide frameworks, standards, and quality benchmarks. Contribute to the development of project and program design and proposal development Data Integrity: (20%) Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of program data through regular quality checks and validation processes. Global MEAL support: (30%) Support the Global MEAL Team to deliver organizational MEAL priorities Input into the creation and review of MEAL guidance, training materials, and toolkits. Support the design and delivery of global MEAL workshops and events Support the onboarding and mentoring of MEAL personnel as needed. Collaboration: (10%) Be an active member of the global MEAL team and HFHI MEAL Network Participate in regional MEAL communities of practice and peer to peer learning activities Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Years of Related Experience 5 + years of experience of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning at project or program level Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Prior knowledge and experience with output and outcome measurement and development of tools and platforms to facilitate such processes. Prior knowledge and experience with setting up and running mechanism to ensure accountability to communities Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Proficiency in communicating in a wide range of formats to different audiences Experience in designing and delivering (facilitating) MEAL related capacity strengthening activities. Comfortable working both independently and in team environments. Preferred Requirements Spanish or French language proficiency helpful Experience working as part of a global team Experience working in a regional MEAL Advisor role or for a multi-country program Experience collaborating virtually and in remote settings. Understanding of or experience with federated networks
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Senior Specialist, Meal At Habitat For Humanity International
Power / Energy
full time
Nairobi
Posted 21 hours ago