MEAL Advisor – 1 year contract
Founded in 1945 with the creation of the CARE Package®, CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls. Equipped with the proper resources women and girls have the power to lift whole families and entire communities out of poverty. In 2023, CARE worked in 109 countries, reaching 167 million people through more than 1,600 projects. To learn more, visit www.care.ca.
CARE Canada is looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Advisor.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), the MEAL Advisor will work closely with a team of MEAL professionals to implement innovative MEAL systems that contribute to CARE’s ability to measure impact, track performance against targets and mobilize lessons from programming. The MEAL Advisor will advance CARE Canada’s commitment to program quality, specifically by supporting MEAL commitments, especially around impact tracking and evidence-based learning across the organization. They will contribute to positioning CARE Canada in relevant fora as a thought leader and partner of choice in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning.
WHAT YOU BRING
- At least 4 years of monitoring, evaluation and research experience in development or humanitarian programming, including at least 2 years of field-based/on-site experience.
- Ability to read, write and speak fluently in French and English
- Strong technical understanding of a range of rigorous research and gender responsive monitoring, evaluation and learning methods.
- Experience in results-based management and program development, including the development of logic models/results chains, theories of change, indicators and detailed MEAL plans
- Experience working on project proposals and project implementation for institutional donors, particularly Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
- Knowledge of mobile data collection such as Kobo, CommCare, ODK Collect as well as proficiency in data (both quantitative and qualitative) management and analysis, using appropriate packages/software such as Microsoft Excel(Advanced user); SPSS, STATA, NVivo, Dedoose etc.
- Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to process large amounts of information, extract critical analysis and visualize and distribute it appropriately.
- Solid understanding of the role of MEAL in meeting demands for learning, accountability, management information, especially around feedback and accountability mechanisms.
- Proactivity and flexibly, with the ability to adapt to fast changing environments
- Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with an emphasis on producing quality products.
WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY
- Expertise of mainstreaming intersectionality into MEAL processes
- Lived experience in resource constrained environments / fragile/ conflict-affecting environments
- Experience in GBV, protection and/or humanitarian programming
- Knowledge of PowerBI or GIS software
- Additional language skills, specifically Spanish
REQUIREMENTS
- Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety.
- Create an environment within CARE’s workplaces, programming, and communities where CARE works that is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA).
- Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SHEA-CA are in place consistent with the CARE International (CI) Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Starting salary between $80,340 – 85,490
- Comprehensive benefits package, providing family coverage for a wide range of services, including paramedical services, gender-affirming care, mental health support, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid annual and wellness leave benefits
- Extended list of paid holidays, beyond provincial requirements
- December Office Closure (between December 24-January 1)
- Employer contributions to group pension plan beginning in 2nd Year; Optional participation in group RRSP from Day 1
- International and domestic travel opportunities
- Learning and development opportunities and specialized training
- Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity
- A focus on wellness and work-life balance
- Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission
How to Apply:
If you are someone who thrives on a challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you! Don’t think you check all the boxes? Reach out anyway – we would love to hear how your experience translates to this role!
Please apply by March 12, 2025. Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once a candidate has been identified. We are only able to consider candidates who currently have the right to work in Canada.
CARE Canada is committed to employment equity and building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Research shows that women and other marginalized folks tend to apply to roles only when they meet all the criteria outlined in the posting. If you’re excited about this role but don’t have experience with each and every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Let us know in your application if you have a non-traditional background and how your experience maps to the role you’re applying for. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request.
CARE Canada has a mandatory vaccination policy currently in place with accommodations based on the Ontario Human Rights Code.
As part of CARE Canada’s commitment to preventing sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, we conduct reference checks on all final stage candidates in line with the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying to this role with CARE Canada, you are giving us consent to contact your previous employers to seek information in line with this scheme.
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