MEAL Coordinator (32 hours) At CARE Nederland

Do you have experience with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning? And is overseeing multiple projects your second nature? Then we are looking for you!

Why CARE Nederland?

We are CARE Nederland, part of CARE, an international development organisation active in more than 100 countries worldwide. Originating from American food aid to Europe after the Second World War, we have been committed for 77 years to those who need it most.

CARE supports people in the most difficult places in the world in building a better life. We fight poverty by combating inequality. We do this by providing emergency aid, working on equal rights for women and making communities resilient to the effects of climate change and natural disasters by supporting them in building a sustainable livelihood. Our approach is characterised by customisation: in consultation with local partners and residents we determine what is needed and what works. After all, it is only together that we can achieve sustainable results.

What will you be doing?

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator is a member of CARE Nederland’s Programme Oversight Committee and reports to the Executive Director. The MEAL Coordinator promotes programme quality by providing MEAL guidance and direction to staff. They enhance knowledge sharing and learning across the organisation. Furthermore, They are responsible for the further development of the project information system and the results framework at the organisational level. They will give functional guidance to a MEAL Officer who supports the MEAL function in the organisation.

Result areas:

• Support the application of CARE Nederland Guidance on MEAL for all programme/project staff, upholding the quality standards and priorities as decided by POC/LT.
• Provide tailor-made MEAL guidance and directions to selected programme and MEAL staff, in coordination with Managers Sustainable Development (SD) and Humanitarian Action (HA).
• Promote and facilitate the development of knowledge and knowledge products, in coordination with Managers SD/HA and Advocacy Coordinator.
• Oversee the further development of the project information system and IATI reporting.
• Oversee the aggregation and dissemination of results and lessons learned at the organisational level.

What do you bring to the table?

• An academic background; MA in relevant subject required.
• At least 5 years of experience with MEAL in development and/or humanitarian programming.
• Experience with data collection & analysis and data base management.
• Experience with knowledge development and organisational learning.
• Excellent knowledge of English.
• Knowledge of Dutch and French would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Didactic skills.

CARE maintains a zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse and takes all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving CARE staff and related personnel seriously.

What does CARE Nederland offer?

• A 1 year contract with possible extension.
• A gross monthly salary based on BBRA-scale 11 (EUR 3.809 – EUR 5.809).
• An international work environment in which you work with colleagues from different background to achieve the goals of CARE Nederland.
• An open work culture characterised by weekly joint coffee moments and regular staff meetings.
• A location in the bustling heart of The Hague.