MEAL Manager (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning)

MEAL Manager (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning)

Posting Description

HFHI's Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS) works to catalyze housing markets to improve quality housing outcomes for low-income households. This is achieved through facilitating affordable housing markets to work better for low-income families by increasing products, services, and financing for affordable housing.

The MEAL Manager (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) is responsible for supporting the Market Systems program in the LAC region and Peru with the implementation of a robust results measurement system, including facilitating and contributing to program design processes and assisting program staff with MEAL related aspects of development and project implementation. The MEAL Manager will also contribute to staff and partners' capacity-building efforts.

Housing Market Strategy, Design & Implementation 35%
• Coordinate the development of project frameworks, results chains and change pathways process for the market systems and entrepreneurship projects in the portfolio
• Lead the implementation of MEAL systems, including conducting field research relevant to support the portfolio in LAC
• Lead the team in developing and or reviewing data collection tools & methods for adequate MEAL performance
• Collaborate and maintain a network of consultants and subject matter experts in housing, finance, partnerships, and public and private sector development.
• Participate in identification and pursuance of funding opportunities to expand the work in LAC.

Program Oversight 30%
• Lead the process of planning reviewing and consolidation of the MEAL system for program results
• Coordinate development, review and submission of monthly and quarterly project reports
• Facilitate the regular review of performance data to assess progress towards annual performance targets and objectives
• Integrate with HFHI's organizational systems such as the Global Matrix Tool, annual and strategic planning processes.
• Assists in technical/commercial feasibility of various proposals and structure initiatives with housing market actors to address constraints in the housing market.

Learning 30%
• Develop and execute capacity building plan of TCIS staff on MEAL
• Work with other subject-matter experts, participate in global initiatives, and share knowledge and innovation with HFHI network
• Represent TCIS in appropriate forums/seminars/workshops whenever required
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Other duties as assigned 5%

Cross Functional Capabilities
Employees in multiple divisions with different skillsets work together to achieve Habitat for Humanity International’s mission and common strategic goals.

Key aspects of cross-functional responsibilities in a global non-profit include: Strategic planning, program design and implementation, communication and branding, monitoring and evaluation, and compliance and risk management.

Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in social science, international development, or studies in results measurement/research.
Masters/post graduate degree in project management or related fields is a plus.

Years of Related Experience
• 5 years of relevant experience with quantitative and qualitative methodological approaches
Experience applying MEAL knowledge or similar field with progressively increasing responsibility
Experience with field-level project management
Knowledge of statistical programs and data management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated aptitude and ability to manage procurement process for consulting projects effectively, including ability to implement projects on time and within budget.
• Experience of working in multidiscipline teams for the development of MEAL instruments.
• Ability to ideate, conceptualize, package learnings for diverse range of stakeholders, with excellent writing skills.
• Strong client focus and ability to produce consistently positive results. Proficient
• Having an entrepreneurial mindset and solution driven attitude, with ability to build relationships and teamwork.

Position Location: Peru

Travel Expectations
International and Domestic 40%

Preferred Requirements
• Understanding of the HFH mission
• Active support of HFHI Values:
o Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
o Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
o Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
• Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

About

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Function

Housing and Shelter, International Programs, Learning and Organizational Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Program Management, Strategy

Auto req ID

10785BR

Position Category

Full-time - Salaried

Position Type

International Employment

Geographic Location

Latin America & the Caribbean

Location

Peru

Position Number

3624

Required Travel

40%