- Tracking Code
- 4924-689
- Job Description
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MEAL Coordinator, VCCRP
The Vanuatu Community-based Climate Resilience Project (VCCRP) is the largest community-led climate adaptation initiative in the Pacific, funded primarily by the Green Climate Fund. Operating across all six provinces, it strengthens communitiesโ ability to adapt to climate change through locally tailored actions, government and civil society support, and cross-sector dialogue. The project is led by the Ministry of Climate Changeโs Department of Climate Change, with implementation support from key ministries and partners. Save the Children Vanuatu plays a key role in mobilizing funds and delivering activities alongside government agencies.
Working at Save the Children is more than just a job:
Itโs the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making Vanuatu and the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. Benefits include:
ยท Collaboration with diverse and creative teams
ยท Personalized learning plans and internal development opportunities to support your career growth
ยท A child-friendly work environment
ยท Attractive salary package
ยท Comprehensive benefits, including:
ยท Full Medical Insurance Coverage
ยท 20 Day Annual leave
ยท 21 Days Sick and carer's leave
ยท 14 Weeks Maternity leave
ยท 10 Days paternity leave
ยท 7 Days Compassionate leave
ยท 10 Days Domestic violence leave
ยท 6 Days Study leave
ยท Home Leave Airfare
ยท Paid Public Holidays
Where you come in:
The MEAL Coordinator will oversee monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) activities for VCCRP. This includes managing data systems, reporting, and supporting knowledge sharing among government, partners, and communities. Working closely with the Project Management Unit and field teams, the coordinator ensures accurate, timely reporting and builds staff capacity in MEAL processes. The role reports to the MEAL and Program Quality Manager.
You will make an impact by:
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Coordinate with VCCRP teams to plan and implement M&E activities across the project cycle Maintain M&E systems (e.g. IPTT, beneficiary tracking, monthly reports) Ensure data accuracy and quality through verification and cleaning Use Kobo Toolbox for data collection and monitoring Support ethical, gender-sensitive, and inclusive MEAL practices Review and improve data tools and processes Contribute to assessments (baseline, midline, endline)Reporting
Maintain organized MEAL files and data records Provide accurate beneficiary data, analysis, and impact stories for reporting Review reports and verify documentation from field teamsAccountability
Conduct post-distribution monitoring (PDM) Lead community feedback activitiesLearning
Build staff capacity in MEAL Organize learning sessions and share lessons learnedHealth, Safety, and Risk
Promote safety, report hazards, and follow risk mitigation practicesChild Protection & Safeguarding
Uphold child-safe standards and conduct Respond appropriately to safeguarding concernsDoes this sound like you?
Are you data-driven, community-minded, and passionate about turning information into impact? Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a strong commitment to accountability, learning, and adaptive project management? Are you keen to apply and grow your skills in monitoring, evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making while supporting climate-resilient communities across Vanuatu?
If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to be part of a locally led project making a real difference in peopleโs lives, the VCCRP MEAL Coordinator role could be a perfect fit for you.
This role requires:
ยท Experience in supporting MEAL activities with strong data management, analysis and reporting skills
ยท A good level of oral and written English, and a strong communicator
ยท Good skills and proven experience using Microsoft programmers to summarize and communicate results including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other data collection, analysis and visualization tools such as Kobo, Power BI and Stata
ยท Able to set goals, develop plans and be result focused to meet tight deadlines.
ยท Strong leadership behaviors and skills in line with organizational values
ยท Ability to work under pressure or after work hours with minimal supervision
ยท Experience working in community participation and accountability activities