Project MEAL Coordinator

Role Purpose

Save the Children International Cambodia is one of the Executing Entities for “Building the Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through the Education Sector Project (BRACE)”, which is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The BRACE project will be co-executed by Save the Children in Cambodia and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS). 

The Project MEAL Coordinator is responsible for leading and managing all Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) functions for the BRACE Project in Cambodia.

The role ensures the project has robust MEAL systems that meet donor requirements, Save the Children standards and programme quality frameworks, while supporting evidence-based decision-making and adaptive programme management.

The Project MEAL Coordinator leads the design and implementation of the project’s MEAL strategy, indicator frameworks, monitoring tools and accountability mechanisms, ensuring reliable data is collected, analysed and used to improve programme performance and impact.

Working closely with the REALM (Research, Evidence, Accountability, Learning and Monitoring) Manager, MAP (Monitoring, Accountability and Performance) Coordinator, REL and BI (Research, Evaluation, Learning and Business Insight) Coordinator, Knowledge Management function, Project Manager and implementing partners, the role ensures project-level monitoring, evaluation and learning contribute to country-level performance tracking, organisational learning and strategic evidence generation.

The position also plays a key role in strengthening partner MEAL capacity, coordinating evaluations and studies, facilitating learning processes and ensuring high-quality donor reporting inputs.

As part of Save the Children Cambodia’s REALM architecture, the role collaborates closely with Monitoring, Accountability & Performance (MAP), Research, Evaluation, Learning & Business Insight (REL&BI), and Knowledge Management functions to ensure project evidence contributes to country-wide monitoring systems, organisational learning and strategic evidence generation.

This role is fully cost-recovered from the BRACE project budget and provides technical leadership for MEAL systems within the project.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Statistics or related field

Experience and Skills:

Essential

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in MEAL systems
• Experience managing monitoring systems for donor-funded projects
• Experience coordinating MEAL in multi-partner programmes
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills

Desirable

• Experience coordinating project evaluations and research studies
• Experience strengthening partner MEAL capacity
• Experience working with international NGOs
• Experience with digital data collection tools and dashboards

Contract length: Fixed Duration Contract (FDC).

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5^th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV in PDF as a single document and apply as this link. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

SCI offers a competitive remunerative package, including both cash and non-cash benefits as below:

• International mentoring and professional development to support your growth and career aspirations
• Group personal accident insurance for staff member and in-patient health insurance for staff member and their dependents
• Provident fund (10%), seniority indemnity payment, 13^th month salary, medical allowance, and phone card allowance
• 26 weeks full pay of maternity leave and 2 weeks full day of paternity leave
• Full Government public holidays and 18 days annual leave
• Working hour is 37.50 per week from Monday to Friday
• Flexible working hours

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for written test and interview.

For more information about Save the Children in Cambodia, visit our website: https://cambodia.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.