Company Profile

ABOUT US:                                                                                

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity through the power of play. We help millions of children each year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the leading global development organization that uses play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality. 

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 15 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America. 

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator (MELC) reports directly to the MEL Manager. The incumbent receives technical advice and supervision from the Regional MEL Manager.  The MEL Coordinator will collaborate with staff in the Country office level and globally through the current Global MEL strategy.   

The primary roles and responsibilities of the MEL Coordinator  are to (a) Support Right To Play’s country-level monitoring, evaluation and learning plan, within the RTP Global MEL Strategy and specific to country strategies, needs and contexts; (b) Support on the monitoring of program activities, participants, and outcomes and support the development of program reports; (c) support program planning at the country level by coordinating appropriate assessments and by ensuring the communication of measurement findings; (d) support program evaluations; and, (e) help the country office utilize the findings in their program planning and decision-making processes. The MEL Coordinator supports the MEL system across the country and plays an active part in the global Right To Play MEL community by contributing to the organization’s understanding of its program approaches and outcomes. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development or related discipline. 
• Training in Monitoring and Evaluation such as university courses, workshops, certificates. 

• 3 years of practical experience developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks (developing logic frameworks, outcomes, indicators, targets and data collection plans). 
• 1 year of practical experience working with social programs preferably with children. 
• 3 years leading and conducting data collection, both qualitative (focus groups, interviews, observations) and quantitative (surveys, statistics review). 
• Experience conducting rudimentary analysis for quantitative data (descriptive analysis) and qualitative data (identifying key themes and sub-themes). 
• Experience managing data sets (coordinating data entry, ensuring data quality, managing data confidential storage). 

• Advanced interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically and to identify trends. 
• Strong problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work appropriately with a variety of populations and stakeholders, including children, youth, parents, teachers and school administrators, government, and other partners. 
• Proven written communication and presentation skills, presenting evaluation findings through a variety of mediums— data visuals (graphs), reports and presentations. 

• A background in program evaluation methodologies 
• Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research approaches and best practices, and of child-friendly data collection methods 
• Knowledge of SMART indicators 
• A strong working knowledge of issues related to development and humanitarian programming (sport for development, health, education, community development, refugee and internally displaced populations, gender equity, inclusion and advocacy) 
• Substantial knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes for NGO programs 
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Internet 

• Fluency in spoken and written English and local language(s). 

• Ability to work appropriately with a variety of populations and stakeholders, including children, youth, parents, teachers and school administrators, government, and other partners 
• Experience designing and leading evaluation or research studies 
• Experience conducting data collection with children 
• Expertise and experience in training and capacity-building (e.g., developing and delivering workshops, mentoring and supporting colleagues, etc.) 
• Expertise and experience in designing data collection tools both qualitative and quantitative 
• Experience identifying program implications and recommendations from data findings 
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation processes for NGO programs 

• The incumbent is expected to follow the work procedures while using analytical skills to solve work related problems. Seeks the CM’s support when required. 

• The incumbent is expected to make sure that the implementation of MEL activities are within budget. 

(C) INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 

• The incumbent is expected to keep a database of reports, data, and MEL related documents and share information with project team. 

• The incumbent is expected to monitor and evaluate project results and recommend changes. 

• The incumbent is expected to enhance relationships with partners by keeping contact with them and asking for their feedback and their intervention when needed. He/she is also responsible for maintaining good relationships with all staff. 

CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• The Country Manager, Regional MELO, Project Team in the respective country, and MEL global team.

• Stakeholders and partners’ staff 

• The incumbent will be splitting his/her time between the field and the office based on the priorities and as required to attend stakeholders’ meetings, conduct field visits, follow up on the project implementation. 

• The incumbent’s job requires concentration, accuracy and attention to deadlines. The incumbent is expected to conduct monitoring and evaluation training session and collect and analyze data with attention to details and accuracy. This involves talking, listening as well as seeing.

• The incumbent’s job requires concentration and attention to deadlines. 

• The incumbent is required to travel in the country to perform his/her duties. Outside travel is expected.