MEL Coordinator Myanmar Sittwe (Myanmar National Only)

The role of the MEL Coordinator is to establish and implement systems to promote evidence-based decision-making, programme and project performance, and internal management. The MEL Coordinator will contribute to quality programming through supporting access to and use of relevant and timely information on programme scale, relevance, and effectiveness. Within this context, the MEL Coordinator will provide technical support to in-country staff pertaining to MEL and build capacity in the country mission by identifying and supporting the implementation of effective, cost efficient and meaningful MEL systems.

Position:                                         Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator

Grade:                                             7

Reports to:                                     Area Programme Manager

Supervision of:                              MEL Team Leader, MEL Officers and MEL technical assistant

Duty station:                                  Sittwe, Rakhine State

Travel:                                            30%

Type of Contract:                           Fixed term national contract 

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1. Support programme staff in planning for and executing MEL, including, data collection methodology and tools and data management, analysis and use
2. Contribute to the design of MEL staffing structure and resourcing, including collaboration with programme staff to identify and plan for MEL needs
3. Support the implementation, dissemination and use of evaluations, assessments and monitoring data in programme development, adjustment or review
4. Participate in programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design and budgeting for MEL
5. Contribute to organisational learning through supporting specific analysis, lessons learned and reports
6. Support and contribute to the development and implementation of MEL systems, including MEL SOPs, guidance and tools
7. Capacity building and training of programme and MEL support staff on MEL technical and conceptual areas
8. Supervise and mentor MEL support staff in executing MEL plans
9. Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
   • At least 5 years’ experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting, including MEL capacity and systems development
   • Thorough experience with and knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring, evaluation and learning in relief and development programs, using both quantitative and qualitative methods
   • Understanding of data and information needs for program management and decision making
   • Experience in facilitating the capacity building efforts of diverse colleagues, including local partner agencies
   • Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring and other formal and non-formal methods
   • High level English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
   • Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
   • Experience using DHIS2, Power Bi, NRC Collect (KOBO) and Google Form 
   • Knowledge of the context/languages in the geographical area of responsibility is desirable but not essential
   • Good communication and interpersonal skills
   • Strong organisational and team working skills
   • Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
   • Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
   • Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus
   • Proven presentation, training and facilitation skills The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.  Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.  At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.  Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:  • treat everyone with respect and dignity  • contribute to building a safe environment for all  • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)  • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH