MEAL Assistant

Role Purpose

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant provides administrative, logistical and system tracking support to the Research, Evidence, Accountability, Learning and Monitoring (REALM) unit, with a particular focus on supporting monitoring, accountability and programme performance systems across the Country Office.

The role supports the Monitoring, Accountability and Performance (MAP) Coordinator in maintaining monitoring and accountability systems such as Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTT), Quality Benchmark (QB) trackers and the Feedback and Response Mechanism (FRM) log.

The MEAL Assistant also serves as a Country Office accountability focal point for receiving and recording community feedback and complaints, ensuring issues are properly logged, documented and escalated to the MAP Coordinator or REALM Manager when required.

Working closely with the REALM team, the position supports coordination of monitoring visits, learning events and documentation processes, while maintaining organised filing systems and trackers that support programme accountability, reporting and audit readiness.

The role may also provide limited administrative and documentation support to the Research, Evaluation, Learning and Business Insight (REL&BI) Coordinator for research, learning and knowledge management activities.

This role focuses on system discipline, documentation accuracy and organisational support rather than technical MEAL analysis.

Approximately 60–80% of the position cost is recovered through project budgets supporting programme MEAL activities.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development studies, administration or related field

Experience and Skills:

Essential

• At least 1–2 years of experience in administrative or programme support roles
• Experience maintaining records, documentation systems or databases
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience supporting monitoring or programme activities in development projects
• Familiarity with MEAL or programme management systems
• Experience working with NGOs or business sector

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.