MEL Coordinator (m/f/d)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is currently seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator to join the Projects Team, to support new project proposal development and the maintenance of high quality and donor-compliant MEL practices across our ongoing regional and global projects portfolio.

The MEL Coordinator is responsible for providing technical expertise and support to TI-S led projects in designing and implementing fit-for-purpose MEL frameworks throughout the organisation. The role contributes to the development of new project proposals by providing input on structure, alignment and quality in line with TI-S MEL standards and good practice approaches. The role also leads on developing the MEL frameworks at the start of a project, including the design of tools and methods to regularly collect and capture relevant data aligned with the goals, outcomes and outputs of the project.

During implementation, the MEL Coordinator provides continued support to the project teams in implementing the MEL framework, conducting reviews/evaluations and facilitating learning, and applying a gender-sensitive, inclusive and participatory approach. The role also builds the capacity of relevant TI-S and TI chapter staff on MEL framework design and use, with targeted support and accompaniment where needed to enhance project delivery.

The MEL Coordinator will be fully assigned to specific proposals and projects, but will also contribute to an increasingly higher quality of monitoring, evaluation and learning practices in all TI-S led projects and programmes through his/her/their work. This includes contributing towards the development and sharing of standards, tools and methods, and being part of a new TI-S wider community of practice involving project, advocacy, strategy and other colleagues.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

Based in the Projects Team, the MEL Coordinator will:

• Provide expertise and support project managers and teams with MEL framework development, data collection, analysis, reporting, provision of MEL trainings and evaluations for several TI-S led projects while ensuring that the project MEL aligns with and feeds into the organisational MEL systems
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on development and implementation of MEL frameworks and indicators for TI proposals and projects, aligned to organisational and programmatic approaches and standards
• Contribute toward an increasingly high-level of monitoring, evaluation and learning practices in TI-S led projects by developing standards, sharing of tools and methods and providing training sessions
• Contribute to the development of new proposals for work streams or projects by providing input on alignment, quality and resource allocation from a monitoring, evaluation and learning perspective
• Facilitate reviews and learning at the level of programmes, projects and services based on MEL data
• Analyse and share good practice lessons on project and programme-level MEL and their outcomes across TI-S and the movement as a whole to improve evidence-based learning
• Develop and implement capacity building activities for relevant staff at TI-S and National Chapters on the design and effective use of MEL frameworks
• Work with the team on revising, proposing, and innovating on leaner, more efficient, and better monitoring and evaluation processes and systems whenever needed
• Contribute to the overall functioning of the team by providing proactive and ad hoc support where necessary and undertake administrative tasks related to the day-to-day operational running of MEL work as required

CANDIDATE PROFILE

In order to succeed in this role, candidates will need to meet the following:

• University degree in business administration, management, finance, social science, public administration, economics, or another relevant field
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience, of which at least 3+ years in the field of MEL on projects with multi-country implementation (essential) and ideally civil society advocacy and capacity development projects
• Expertise across knowledge management, project management, results-based management and MEL capacity development (essential)
• Extensive experience in multi-country MEL framework development and results-oriented monitoring (ROM) for EC-funded proposals and projects (essential); additional Global Affairs Canada and US State Department experience an advantage
• Extensive experience in designing and delivering MEL trainings and capacity-building programmes to internal teams and project partners (essential)
• Extensive experience of working with internal teams and project partners to establish clear, measurable data baselines to track project performance (essential)
• Experience of gender mainstreaming and incorporating inclusive approaches in MEL and results-based management (essential)
• Up-to-date knowledge of trends and developments with respect to MEL, knowledge management and impact assessment; experience of working with outcome harvesting approaches a distinct advantage
• Experience of supporting civil society partners with sensitive MEL, risk management and capacity support solutions in restrictive civic space and fragile contexts an advantage
• Excellent organisational skills, structured approach to task management and ability to effectively manage multiple MEL assignments in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Results-driven and resilient self-starter, with sound judgement and solutions-oriented mindset and flexibility to accommodate unforeseen challenges or requests at short notice
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders; strong facilitation skills for online and in-person meetings and trainings
• Fluency in English and either/both French or Spanish (essential) to support MEL tasks and capacity development with a range of TI chapters/partners
• Commitment to the values and principles of TI and knowledge of, or considerable interest in, the work of TI and the field of anti-corruption
• Willingness to travel occasionally

WHAT WE OFFER

Joining the Transparency International Secretariat candidates can expect:

• the opportunity to become part of the global movement against corruption and make a positive contribution to the work of TI in the field of transparency and accountability working on a wide range of relevant and challenging issues
• a role with purpose, working in a team of engaged and enthusiastic experts in the field of anti-corruption, driven and united by the desire to fight corruption and achieve significant and large-scale replicable impact
• a dynamic, flexible and international working environment with peers representing 45+ different nationalities
• a high degree of collaboration and autonomy in a lean and agile organisation with streamlined decision-making processes and a shared leadership culture with servant leadership philosophy
• opportunities to learn and grow, including regular Show & Tell meetings and visits by external experts

Staff at TI-S enjoy a competitive compensation & benefits package designed for staff well-being and work life balance, incl.:

• financial contribution to German language classes
• generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours
• remote-hybrid working model from within Germany
• the possibility of Work from Abroad for periods of time (currently for up to 10 working days at a time for a maximum of 20 working days per calendar year)
• Friday afternoons alternately free or meeting-free during the summer months
• Pluxee Restraurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals
• reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club
• mental wellbeing and counselling support by OpenUp
• a centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter in English, merged into one PDF file, via our TI website Career Opportunities - Transparency.org clicking on the vacant position and the button ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for external applications is Sunday Dec 1st, EOD

Only applications duly completed and received through the online recruitment system will be considered.

Transparency International is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and where there is equality of opportunity. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and therefore welcome and strongly encourage applications from qualified candidates of all regions, countries, cultures and backgrounds. Existing permission to work in Germany is not a selection criterion and TI-S supports successful candidates in the process for applying for a work permit, if needed and eligible.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis and we do not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, colour or ethnic background, religious belief, sex, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation, marital or family status, age or ability. We kindly ask applicants to refrain from including in their application information relating to the above as well as from attaching photos.

DISCLAIMER

Please note that Transparency International does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment and selection process (whether at application, processing, testing, interviewing, traveling or otherwise), nor does Transparency International require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants. Transparency International will also not ask you to join any group or account on social media or elsewhere.

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