Habitat for Humanity International is looking for an experienced individual to take on the role of Specialist in Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery (HDRR). This position will report to the Associate Director, Program Operations at the Asia Pacific (AP) Regional office. The role will be responsible to support the capacity building and integrate disaster risk reduction, disaster response, preparedness, mitigation, and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) measures, as appropriate to the context of Branch and National Organizations (NOs) of Habitat for Humanity (HFH) in AP region. This position will be based in any of the particular countries of Metro Manila, Philippines; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kathmandu, Nepal; and Chennai, India. Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the country without sponsorship. The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract of 2 years that is subject to renewal depending on the availability of the funds, and a local country-based compensation package. The work arrangement for this position is hybrid, and flex-time schedule. Essential Duties And Responsibilities I. Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery Support Habitat National / Branch Offices in responding to humanitarian or emergency situations Create Climate Resilience framework and guidance for the Asia Pacific (AP) region aligning with Habitat’s global strategy in Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery (HDRR). Facilitates the communications, conduct assessments, supports conceptualization and design of disaster response interventions in collaboration with Headquarters (HQ), other Area Offices (AOs), National Organizations (NOs), Branch Offices and Partners on disaster response program developments and monitoring. Support the NOs and branch offices in ensuring climate action is integrated into their HDRR initiatives, by providing direction, leadership and backstop support for the development, oversight, and management of disaster response interventions. Establish, and strengthen Habitat’s systems on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCAM) through the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of disaster response programs and climate resilience. Assist NOs and Branch offices in designing homes with climate smart housing features in their regular and recovery housing projects. Represent Habitat in National, Regional, and national Conferences and Platforms to share learnings and achievements of Habitat’s interventions in climate resilience. II. Interventions in Disaster Response, Recovery and Construction Support the capacity building of Habitat for Humanity (HFH) affiliated entities to implement disaster response programs Ensure effective, practical, field operations plan which will facilitate country specific disaster responses are integrated and addressed according to country’s strategic, HDRR plans and management plans. Design, promote, facilitate, and participate in disaster rapid response training activities to increase the capacity of staff from NOs, Branch Offices, Partners, volunteers, and Habitat active communities Provide technical advice on resilience-building in disaster prone contexts. Design and improve the guidelines on the use of cash voucher assistance (CVA) in program interventions and provide capacity strengthening initiatives. Be readily available for deployments in the event of an emergency to respond to disasters at a branch or national office in the region within 24 hours. Engage and connect HFHI to peer agencies and networks (internal and external), authorities and the HDRR donor communities Engage in partnership cultivation and development for activation in response to disasters within Asia Pacific (AP). Facilitate the development of disaster resilience and response (DRR) and mitigation intervention in collaboration with program team in line with AP and country strategic business plan ensuring that it is within external standards in community resilience programming, with emphasis on international standards, such as SPHERE, IASC, Core Humanitarian Standards, ALNAP etc. Ensure that DRR and mitigation intervention are integrated and addressed in country’s HDRR and strategic plans. Support collaborative resource development for disaster response initiatives within AP particularly those related to the AP HDRR Reserve Fund Engage and support in the development of industry-wide position papers, best practice documents and standards on behalf of HFHI-AP and HFHI in relation to disaster response and HDRR Ensure to contribute to the AP HDRR Portal appropriately and timely Advance the development of HFHI AP HDRR Community of Practice Manage the Rapid Response Roster (member recruitment, database maintenance, members’ capacity building monitoring) and collaborate with AP HR. Supports the development of systems, standard operation procedures (SOPs), terms of reference (TOR) and guidelines to enhance HFH’s readiness to respond to disasters and contribute in the HFHI Global HDRR Community of Practice. Participate in creating opportunities for on-going interactions between HDRR Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) throughout AP region. To be an HFH employee, you have a responsibility to learn significant awareness on safeguarding in order to recognize and be alert for the signs of potential safeguarding misconduct, and to make a timely report about any incident related to it. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree or in development related studies Years of Related Experience: Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in managing Humanitarian emergency response, preparedness and HDRR initiatives in the AP region Must have been deployed in at least 2 emergencies and or must have had experience working in hardship areas in shelter/housing interventions Direct work experience in community development projects Qualifications Effective communication and coordination skills Demonstrated experience in providing training and development of training materials Excellent interpersonal skills, cross-cultural communication skills and ability to work with other cultures and nationalities Ability to work independently; and interdependently within a team, and with other HFH entities or partners Fluent in written and spoken English Ready and willing to be deployed in humanitarian response as advised by the Line Manager Preferred Graduate studies in the relevant field or equivalent experience Experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating an interdisciplinary emergency response Experience in knowledge management Experience in developing HDRR framework that is appropriate to the context of Asia Pacific region Experience in writing project proposals, design, and management, including budgets – aligned with the requirements of the donors Experience working in a non-profit organization is preferred Knowledge on CVA preferred International experience in managing emergency response / preparedness initiatives. 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Habitat for Humanity International is looking for an experienced individual to take on the role of Specialist in Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery (HDRR). This position will report to the Associate Director, Program Operations at the Asia Pacific (AP) Regional office. The role will be responsible to support the capacity building and integrate disaster risk reduction, disaster response, preparedness, mitigation, and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) measures, as appropriate to the context of Branch and National Organizations (NOs) of Habitat for Humanity (HFH) in AP region. The position will also support in the basic service initiatives for Habitat in the region (water, sanitation, behavior change, energy and livelihoods). This position will be based in any of the particular countries of Metro Manila, Philippines; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kathmandu, Nepal; and Chennai, India. Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the country without sponsorship. The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract of 2 years that is subject to renewal depending on the availability of the funds, and a local country-based compensation package. The work arrangement for this position is hybrid, and flex-time schedule. Essential Duties And Responsibilities I. Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery Support Habitat National / Branch Offices in responding to humanitarian or emergency situations Create Climate Resilience framework and guidance for the Asia Pacific (AP) region aligning with Habitat’s global strategy in Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery (HDRR). Facilitates the communications, conduct assessments, supports conceptualization and design of disaster response interventions in collaboration with Headquarters (HQ), other Area Offices (AOs), National Organizations (NOs), Branch Offices and Partners on disaster response program developments and monitoring. Support the NOs and branch offices in ensuring climate action is integrated into their HDRR/Basic services initiatives, by providing direction, leadership and backstop support for the development, oversight, and management of disaster response interventions. Establish, and strengthen Habitat’s systems on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCAM) through the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of disaster response programs and climate resilience. Assist NOs and Branch offices in designing homes with climate smart housing features in their regular and recovery housing projects. Represent Habitat in National, Regional, and national Conferences and Platforms to share learnings and achievements of Habitat’s interventions in climate resilience. II. Interventions in Disaster Response, Recovery and Construction Support the capacity building of Habitat for Humanity (HFH) affiliated entities to implement disaster response programs Ensure effective, practical, field operations plan which will facilitate country specific disaster responses are integrated and addressed according to country’s strategic, HDRR plans and management plans including basic services. Design, promote, facilitate, and participate in disaster rapid response training activities to increase the capacity of staff from NOs, Branch Offices, Partners, volunteers, and Habitat active communities Provide technical advice on basic services and resilience-building in disaster prone contexts. Design and improve the guidelines on the use of cash voucher assistance (CVA) in program interventions and provide capacity strengthening initiatives. Be readily available for deployments in the event of an emergency to respond to disasters at a branch or national office in the region within 24 hours. Provide technical guidance to counrty offices on basic servises initiatives in the region. Develop guideliness, tools, templates, SOP’s on basic services for the region. Engage and connect HFHI to peer agencies and networks (internal and external), authorities and the HDRR donor communities Engage in partnership cultivation and development for activation in response to disasters within Asia Pacific (AP). Facilitate the development of disaster resilience and response (DRR) and mitigation intervention in collaboration with program team in line with AP and country strategic business plan ensuring that it is within external standards in community resilience programming, with emphasis on international standards, such as SPHERE, IASC, Core Humanitarian Standards, ALNAP etc. Ensure that DRR and mitigation intervention are integrated and addressed in country’s HDRR and strategic plans. Support collaborative resource development for disaster response initiatives within AP particularly those related to the AP HDRR Reserve Fund Engage and support in the development of industry-wide position papers, best practice documents and standards on behalf of HFHI-AP and HFHI in relation to disaster response and HDRR Ensure to contribute to the AP HDRR Portal appropriately and timely Advance the development of HFHI AP HDRR and Basic Services, Community of Practice Manage the Rapid Response Roster (member recruitment, database maintenance, members’ capacity building monitoring) and collaborate with AP HR. Supports the development of systems, standard operation procedures (SOPs), terms of reference (TOR) and guidelines to enhance HFH’s readiness to respond to disasters and contribute in the HFHI Global HDRR Basic Services, Community of Practice. Participate in creating opportunities for on-going interactions between HDRR Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) throughout AP region. To be an HFH employee, you have a responsibility to learn significant awareness on safeguarding in order to recognize and be alert for the signs of potential safeguarding misconduct, and to make a timely report about any incident related to it. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree or in development related studies Years of Related Experience: Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in managing Humanitarian emergency response, preparedness and HDRR/Basic Services initiatives in the AP region Must have been deployed in at least 2 emergencies and or must have had experience working in hardship areas in shelter/housing interventions Direct work experience in community development projects Qualifications Effective communication and coordination skills Demonstrated experience in providing training and development of training materials Excellent interpersonal skills, cross-cultural communication skills and ability to work with other cultures and nationalities Ability to work independently; and interdependently within a team, and with other HFH entities or partners Fluent in written and spoken English Ready and willing to be deployed in humanitarian response as advised by the Line Manager Preferred Graduate studies in the relevant field or equivalent experience Experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating an interdisciplinary emergency response Experience in knowledge management Experience in developing HDRR framework that is appropriate to the context of Asia Pacific region Experience in writing project proposals, design, and management, including budgets – aligned with the requirements of the donors Experience working in a non-profit organization is preferred Knowledge on CVA preferred International experience in managing emergency response / preparedness initiatives.
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is looking for an experienced individual to take on the role of Senior Specialist in Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery (HDRR). This position will report to the Associate Director, Program Operations at the Asia Pacific (AP) Regional office. The role will ensure all programs strictly align with the global and AP strategic framework of HFHI and in accordance with the strategic business plan of the country and branch office in the region. The Sr. Specialist, HDRR will be the subject matter expert in the field of HDRR along with other job disciplines such as Habitability and Basic Services, to support the capacity building and integration of key principles in disaster resilience, preparedness, mitigation, and climate change adaptation, habitability and basic services, into programs in the national and branch offices in the region. This position will be based in any of the following locations: Metro Manila, Philippines; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kathmandu, Nepal; Dhaka, Bangladesh; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Chennai, India or Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the country without sponsorship. The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract of 2 years that is subject to renewal depending on the availability of the funds, and a local country-based compensation package. The work arrangement for this position is hybrid with flex-time schedule. Essential Duties And Responsibilities I. Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery Support Habitat National / Branch Offices in responding to humanitarian or emergency situations Emphasize on housing and climate resilience with housing centered activities during emergency response and strengthen the link between short- and long-term intervention Create Climate Resilience framework and guidance for the Asia Pacific (AP) region aligning with the global strategy in Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery (HDRR). Facilitate communications, conduct assessments, support conceptualization and design of disaster response interventions in collaboration with Headquarters (HQ), other Area Offices (AOs), National Organizations (NOs), Branch Offices and partners on disaster response program developments and monitoring. Support the NOs and branch offices in ensuring climate action is integrated into their HDRR/Basic services initiatives, by providing direction, leadership and backstop support for the development, oversight, and management of disaster response interventions. Establish and strengthen systems on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCAM) through the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of disaster response programs and climate resilience. Assist NOs and Branch offices in designing homes with climate smart housing features in their regular and recovery housing projects. Represent HFHI in National, Regional, and national Conferences and Platforms to share learnings and achievements of interventions in climate resilience. II. Interventions in Disaster Response, Recovery and Construction Support the capacity building of Habitat for Humanity (HFH) affiliated entities to implement disaster response programs Ensure effective and practical field operations plan, that facilitates country specific disaster responses, are integrated and addressed according to country’s strategic, HDRR, Habitability, and Basic Services plans and management. Design, promote, facilitate, and participate in disaster rapid response training activities to increase the capacity of staff from NOs, Branch Offices, Partners, volunteers, and Habitat active communities Provide technical advice on basic services and resilience-building in disaster prone contexts. Design and improve the guidelines on the use of cash voucher assistance (CVA) in program interventions and provide capacity strengthening initiatives. Be readily available for deployments in the event of an emergency to respond to disasters at a branch or national office in the region within 24 hours. Provide technical guidance to counrty offices on HDRR, habitability and basic services initiatives in the region in consultation with HSS unit members. Develop guidelines, tools, templates, SOP’s on HDRR, habitability, basic services for the region in consultation with HSS unit members. Engage and connect HFHI to peer agencies and networks (internal and external), authorities and the HDRR donor communities Engage in partnership cultivation and development for activation in response to disasters within Asia Pacific (AP). Facilitate the development of disaster resilience and response (DRR) and mitigation intervention in collaboration with program team in line with AP and country strategic business plan ensuring that it is within external standards in community resilience programming, with emphasis on international standards, such as SPHERE, IASC, Core Humanitarian Standards, ALNAP etc. Ensure that DRR and mitigation intervention are integrated and addressed in country’s HDRR and strategic plans. Support collaborative resource development for disaster response initiatives within AP particularly those related to the AP HDRR Reserve Fund Engage and support in the development of industry-wide position papers, best practice documents and standards on behalf of HFHI-AP and HFHI in relation to disaster response and HDRR Ensure to contribute to the AP HDRR Portal appropriately and timely Advance the development of HFHI AP HDRR and Basic Services, Community of Practice Manage the Rapid Response Roster (member recruitment, database maintenance, members’ capacity building monitoring) and collaborate with AP HR. Support the development of systems, standard operation procedures (SOPs), terms of reference (TOR) and guidelines to enhance HFH’s readiness to respond to disasters and contribute in the HFHI Global HDRR Basic Services, Community of Practice. Participate in creating opportunities for on-going interactions between HDRR Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) throughout AP region. To be an HFH employee, you have a responsibility to learn significant awareness on safeguarding in order to recognize and be alert for the signs of potential safeguarding misconduct, and to make a timely report about any incident related to it. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree or in development related studies Years of Related Experience: Minimum of 5 years direct experience in managing Humanitarian emergency response, preparedness and HDRR/Basic Services initiatives in the AP region Must have been deployed in at least 2 emergencies and or must have had experience working in hardship areas in shelter/housing interventions Direct work experience in community development projects Qualifications Effective communication and coordination skills Demonstrated experience in providing training and development of training materials Excellent interpersonal skills, cross-cultural communication skills and ability to work with other cultures and nationalities Ability to work independently; and interdependently within a team, and with other HFH entities or partners Fluent in written and spoken English Ready and willing to be deployed in humanitarian response as advised by the Line Manager Preferred Graduate studies in the relevant field or equivalent experience Experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating an interdisciplinary emergency response Experience in knowledge management Experience in developing HDRR framework that is appropriate to the context of Asia Pacific region Experience in writing project proposals, design, and management, including budgets – aligned with the requirements of the donors Experience working in a non-profit organization is preferred Knowledge on CVA preferred International experience in managing emergency response / preparedness initiatives.
Terwilliger Center is an innovation hub within Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) that contributes to its mission of ensuring that everyone has a decent place to live in. The purpose of TCIS is to continue influencing the market actors such as private companies, public officials, civil society, consumers, and households; to support scalable and affordable housing solutions through their products and services. The Manager, MEAL TCIS, is expected to be a major contributor to the TCIS regional operations team in South Asia ensuring smooth implementation of ongoing program activities. The Manager will serve as a subject matter expert to technical staff around monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL). This includes facilitating and contributing to program design processes, supporting MEAL related aspects of project development and implementation, coordinating operationalization of program theories of change, results frameworks, data quality assurance, reporting (e.g. donor reports, GMT, TCIS, etc.) and leading of learning initiatives including leading after action reviews (AARs) of interventions, facilitating quarterly, semi-annual, and annual portfolio reviews, and organizing project and program evaluations. Additionally, the Manager, MEAL TCIS will ensure collaboration with the Associate Director, MEAL, under dotted line management, and will contribute an agreed percentage of time to global MEAL activities such as globally focused evaluations and research, learning, and capacity building initiatives. The Manager, MEAL TCIS will also contribute to regionalization initiatives and participate in activities and initiatives to build the capacity of the Habitat network in MEAL for market systems programming. Essential Duties MEAL Systems and Program Support Lead the sub-regional team in the analysis of housing systems (including through housing ecosystem assessments), including constraints, root causes, and opportunities and the development of program strategies, theories of change, and systems change pathways. Coordinate the development and implementation of MEAL operational frameworks with technical specialists (MEAL plans, results frameworks, monitoring plans, indicators, and learning frameworks) for activities, projects, and programs. Lead the sub-regional team in developing and/or reviewing data collection tools and methods for adequate monitoring and evaluation of project and program performance. Support the regional team in data collection based upon pre-designed frameworks, tools, and indicators. Lead the development and implementation of project and program evaluations, including through identification and management of consultants and independent evaluators. Lead the team in developing practices of accountability, including ensuring the participation of diverse stakeholders in intervention design, implementation, and assessment; avoiding extractive evidence-gathering processes; and ensuring a consideration of aspects related to transparency, safeguarding, and sustainability throughout the program and project cycle. Travel regularly to program sites to provide the above-mentioned support. Strategy, Reviews and Reporting Provide guidance on the strategic planning processes, including the development of needs assessment research, the identification of constraints and root causes, and the creation of various types of theories of change. Lead regular after-action reviews of interventions and activities to capture lessons learned. Facilitate regular quarterly, semi-annual, and annual project and program portfolio reviews and provide feedback related to the strategy. Coordinate development, review, and submission of internal monthly and quarterly project reports as well as external donor reports as required. Develop and manage tools to capture, track, and report relevant indicators including GMT and other HFHI and donor-specific indicators. Global Initiatives and Continuous Improvement Support MEAL activities such as globally focused evaluations and research, learning, and capacity building initiatives. Collaborate with the Terwilliger Center’s global and regional MEAL teams in Asia, Africa, and Latin America to share best practices and foster organizational learning. Effectively synthesize and communicate monitoring and evaluation findings and other lessons learned with internal and external audiences while facilitating a culture of accountability and learning. Lead the process of identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions for challenges in MEAL, as well as recommendations for improvements. Define processes and templates. Regionalization Contribute to select initiatives under regionalization to build the capacity of the network in MEAL for market systems. Liaise with national and regional organizations to understand MEAL needs and conduct capacity building workshops. Share best practices and frameworks from within the Terwilliger Center across the network. Participate in relevant communities of practice and collaborate with counterparts within the Habitat network as required. Support Resource Mobilization Lead technical input and review submitted proposals and/or concepts notes to ensure that proposed activities and programs align with markets systems and HFHI standard MEAL systems. Education Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (Masters Degree preferred) in social science, international development, economics, business, or related field. Years Of Related Experience Ten to fifteen years of related experience in program management and developing, implementing, and managing MEAL systems. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Practical field-based experience in developing and conducting monitoring and evaluation tools, including indicator development, data collection instruments, and field data collection (including mobile and remote data collection) for both qualitative and quantitative data. Strong quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis skills and expertise. Experience with statistical software packages (e.g. Stata, SAS, SPSS or R) and/or qualitative data analysis software (e.g. MaxQDA, NVivo, or AtlasTI). Strong computer skills, experience in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other database software required. Experience using innovative participatory approaches to monitoring, evaluation, and research Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Strong facilitating and influencing skills Strong business planning skills Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, a proven ability to mentor staff, and demonstrated experience collaborating with different types of partners from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Outstanding written and oral English communication skills in particular the ability to write clearly, succinctly and engagingly about technical subjects. Preferred Requirements Knowledge of and experience with housing systems, market systems development, small and growing business development, and/or financial inclusion programming Familiarity with the debates and publications that shape systemic MEAL, including change pathways, DCED Standards, etc. Demonstrated organizational and multitasking abilities along with attention to details. Experience leading capacity development workshops and trainings. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Works well in a dynamic environment with limited resources; Prioritizes tasks and redirects work effort in response to new opportunities. Able to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships in a federated network; Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to approach a problem from multiple perspectives Works well in teams, especially in diverse and multi-cultural contexts Excellent communication skills in Tamil, Hindi, and/or other regional languages Innovative, growth mindset with a demonstrated sense of curiosity; Takes the initiative and being results-oriented in organizational performance. Travel Expectations International and Domestic – 50% Active Support Of HFHI Values Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission Safeguarding HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct. For interested applicants, you may send your CV to applications.mealmanager @ gmail . com
Terwilliger Center is an innovation hub within Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) that contributes to its mission of ensuring that everyone has a decent place to live in. The purpose of TCIS is to continue influencing the market actors such as private companies, public officials, civil society, consumers, and households; to support scalable and affordable housing solutions through their products and services. The Manager, MEAL TCIS, is expected to be a major contributor to the TCIS regional operations team in South Asia ensuring smooth implementation of ongoing program activities. The Manager will serve as a subject matter expert to technical staff around monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL). This includes facilitating and contributing to program design processes, supporting MEAL related aspects of project development and implementation, coordinating operationalization of program theories of change, results frameworks, data quality assurance, reporting (e.g. donor reports, GMT, TCIS, etc.) and leading of learning initiatives including leading after action reviews (AARs) of interventions, facilitating quarterly, semi-annual, and annual portfolio reviews, and organizing project and program evaluations. Additionally, the Manager, MEAL TCIS will ensure collaboration with the Associate Director, MEAL, under dotted line management, and will contribute an agreed percentage of time to global MEAL activities such as globally focused evaluations and research, learning, and capacity building initiatives. The Manager, MEAL TCIS will also contribute to regionalization initiatives and participate in activities and initiatives to build the capacity of the Habitat network in MEAL for market systems programming. Essential Duties MEAL Systems and Program Support Lead the sub-regional team in the analysis of housing systems (including through housing ecosystem assessments), including constraints, root causes, and opportunities and the development of program strategies, theories of change, and systems change pathways. Coordinate the development and implementation of MEAL operational frameworks with technical specialists (MEAL plans, results frameworks, monitoring plans, indicators, and learning frameworks) for activities, projects, and programs. Lead the sub-regional team in developing and/or reviewing data collection tools and methods for adequate monitoring and evaluation of project and program performance. Support the regional team in data collection based upon pre-designed frameworks, tools, and indicators. Lead the development and implementation of project and program evaluations, including through identification and management of consultants and independent evaluators. Lead the team in developing practices of accountability, including ensuring the participation of diverse stakeholders in intervention design, implementation, and assessment; avoiding extractive evidence-gathering processes; and ensuring a consideration of aspects related to transparency, safeguarding, and sustainability throughout the program and project cycle. Travel regularly to program sites to provide the above-mentioned support. Strategy, Reviews and Reporting Provide guidance on the strategic planning processes, including the development of needs assessment research, the identification of constraints and root causes, and the creation of various types of theories of change. Lead regular after-action reviews of interventions and activities to capture lessons learned. Facilitate regular quarterly, semi-annual, and annual project and program portfolio reviews and provide feedback related to the strategy. Coordinate development, review, and submission of internal monthly and quarterly project reports as well as external donor reports as required. Develop and manage tools to capture, track, and report relevant indicators including GMT and other HFHI and donor-specific indicators. Global Initiatives and Continuous Improvement Support MEAL activities such as globally focused evaluations and research, learning, and capacity building initiatives. Collaborate with the Terwilliger Centers global and regional MEAL teams in Asia, Africa, and Latin America to share best practices and foster organizational learning. Effectively synthesize and communicate monitoring and evaluation findings and other lessons learned with internal and external audiences while facilitating a culture of accountability and learning. Lead the process of identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions for challenges in MEAL, as well as recommendations for improvements. Define processes and templates. Regionalization Contribute to select initiatives under regionalization to build the capacity of the network in MEAL for market systems. Liaise with national and regional organizations to understand MEAL needs and conduct capacity building workshops. Share best practices and frameworks from within the Terwilliger Center across the network. Participate in relevant communities of practice and collaborate with counterparts within the Habitat network as required. Support Resource Mobilization Lead technical input and review submitted proposals and/or concepts notes to ensure that proposed activities and programs align with markets systems and HFHI standard MEAL systems. Education Minimum Requirements: Bachelors Degree (Masters Degree preferred) in social science, international development, economics, business, or related field. Years Of Related Experience Ten to fifteen years of related experience in program management and developing, implementing, and managing MEAL systems. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Practical field-based experience in developing and conducting monitoring and evaluation tools, including indicator development, data collection instruments, and field data collection (including mobile and remote data collection) for both qualitative and quantitative data. Strong quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis skills and expertise. Experience with statistical software packages (e.g. Stata, SAS, SPSS or R) and/or qualitative data analysis software (e.g. MaxQDA, NVivo, or AtlasTI). Strong computer skills, experience in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other database software required. Experience using innovative participatory approaches to monitoring, evaluation, and research Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Strong facilitating and influencing skills Strong business planning skills Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, a proven ability to mentor staff, and demonstrated experience collaborating with different types of partners from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Outstanding written and oral English communication skills in particular the ability to write clearly, succinctly and engagingly about technical subjects. Preferred Requirements Knowledge of and experience with housing systems, market systems development, small and growing business development, and/or financial inclusion programming Familiarity with the debates and publications that shape systemic MEAL, including change pathways, DCED Standards, etc. Demonstrated organizational and multitasking abilities along with attention to details. Experience leading capacity development workshops and trainings. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Works well in a dynamic environment with limited resources; Prioritizes tasks and redirects work effort in response to new opportunities. Able to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships in a federated network; Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to approach a problem from multiple perspectives Works well in teams, especially in diverse and multi-cultural contexts Excellent communication skills in Tamil, Hindi, and/or other regional languages Innovative, growth mindset with a demonstrated sense of curiosity; Takes the initiative and being results-oriented in organizational performance. Travel Expectations International and Domestic 50% Active Support Of HFHI Values Humility We are part of something bigger than ourselves Courage We do whats right, even when it is difficult or unpopular Accountability We take personal responsibility for Habitats mission Safeguarding HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanitys code of conduct. For interested applicants, you may send your CV to applications.mealmanager @ gmail . com Show more Show less
Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS) is an innovation hub within Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) that contributes to its mission of ensuring that everyone has a decent place to live in. The purpose of TCIS is to continue influencing the market actors such as private companies, public officials, civil society, consumers, and households; to support scalable and affordable housing solutions through their products and services. The Manager, MEAL TCIS, is expected to be a major contributor to the TCIS regional operations team in South Asia ensuring smooth implementation of ongoing program activities. The Manager will serve as a subject matter expert to technical staff around monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL). This includes facilitating and contributing to program design processes, supporting MEAL related aspects of project development and implementation, coordinating operationalization of program theories of change, results frameworks, data quality assurance, reporting (e.g. donor reports, GMT, TCIS, etc.) and leading of learning initiatives including leading after action reviews (AARs) of interventions, facilitating quarterly, semi-annual, and annual portfolio reviews, and organizing project and program evaluations. Additionally, the Manager, MEAL TCIS will ensure collaboration with the Associate Director, MEAL, under dotted line management, and will contribute an agreed percentage of time to global MEAL activities such as globally focused evaluations and research, learning, and capacity building initiatives. The Manager, MEAL TCIS will also contribute to regionalization initiatives and participate in activities and initiatives to build the capacity of the Habitat network in MEAL for market systems programming. This position may be based in the Chennai, India. Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the country without sponsorship. The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract of 2 years that is subject to renewal depending on the availability of the funds, and a local country-based compensation package. Essential Duties MEAL Systems and Program Support Lead the sub-regional team in the analysis of housing systems (including through housing ecosystem assessments), including constraints, root causes, and opportunities and the development of program strategies, theories of change, and systems change pathways. Coordinate the development and implementation of MEAL operational frameworks with technical specialists (MEAL plans, results frameworks, monitoring plans, indicators, and learning frameworks) for activities, projects, and programs. Lead the sub-regional team in developing and/or reviewing data collection tools and methods for adequate monitoring and evaluation of project and program performance. Support the regional team in data collection based upon pre-designed frameworks, tools, and indicators. Lead the development and implementation of project and program evaluations, including through identification and management of consultants and independent evaluators. Lead the team in developing practices of accountability, including ensuring the participation of diverse stakeholders in intervention design, implementation, and assessment; avoiding extractive evidence-gathering processes; and ensuring a consideration of aspects related to transparency, safeguarding, and sustainability throughout the program and project cycle. Travel regularly to program sites to provide the above-mentioned support. Strategy, Reviews and Reporting Provide guidance on the strategic planning processes, including the development of needs assessment research, the identification of constraints and root causes, and the creation of various types of theories of change. Lead regular after-action reviews of interventions and activities to capture lessons learned. Facilitate regular quarterly, semi-annual, and annual project and program portfolio reviews and provide feedback related to the strategy. Coordinate development, review, and submission of internal monthly and quarterly project reports as well as external donor reports as required. Develop and manage tools to capture, track, and report relevant indicators including GMT and other HFHI and donor-specific indicators. Global Initiatives and Continuous Improvement Support MEAL activities such as globally focused evaluations and research, learning, and capacity building initiatives. Collaborate with the Terwilliger Center’s global and regional MEAL teams in Asia, Africa, and Latin America to share best practices and foster organizational learning. Effectively synthesize and communicate monitoring and evaluation findings and other lessons learned with internal and external audiences while facilitating a culture of accountability and learning. Lead the process of identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions for challenges in MEAL, as well as recommendations for improvements. Define processes and templates. Regionalization Contribute to select initiatives under regionalization to build the capacity of the network in MEAL for market systems. Liaise with national and regional organizations to understand MEAL needs and conduct capacity building workshops. Share best practices and frameworks from within the Terwilliger Center across the network. Participate in relevant communities of practice and collaborate with counterparts within the Habitat network as required. Support Resource Mobilization Lead technical input and review submitted proposals and/or concepts notes to ensure that proposed activities and programs align with markets systems and HFHI standard MEAL systems. Education Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (Masters Degree preferred) in social science, international development, economics, business, or related field. Years Of Related Experience Ten to fifteen years of related experience in program management and developing, implementing, and managing MEAL systems. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Practical field-based experience in developing and conducting monitoring and evaluation tools, including indicator development, data collection instruments, and field data collection (including mobile and remote data collection) for both qualitative and quantitative data. Strong quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis skills and expertise. Experience with statistical software packages (e.g. Stata, SAS, SPSS or R) and/or qualitative data analysis software (e.g. MaxQDA, NVivo, or AtlasTI). Strong computer skills, experience in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other database software required. Experience using innovative participatory approaches to monitoring, evaluation, and research Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Strong facilitating and influencing skills Strong business planning skills Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, a proven ability to mentor staff, and demonstrated experience collaborating with different types of partners from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Outstanding written and oral English communication skills in particular the ability to write clearly, succinctly and engagingly about technical subjects. Preferred Requirements Knowledge of and experience with housing systems, market systems development, small and growing business development, and/or financial inclusion programming Familiarity with the debates and publications that shape systemic MEAL, including change pathways, DCED Standards, etc. Demonstrated organizational and multitasking abilities along with attention to details. Experience leading capacity development workshops and trainings. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Works well in a dynamic environment with limited resources; Prioritizes tasks and redirects work effort in response to new opportunities. Able to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships in a federated network; Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to approach a problem from multiple perspectives Works well in teams, especially in diverse and multi-cultural contexts Excellent communication skills in Tamil, Hindi, and/or other regional languages Innovative, growth mindset with a demonstrated sense of curiosity; Takes the initiative and being results-oriented in organizational performance. Travel Expectations International and Domestic – 50% Active Support Of HFHI Values Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission Safeguarding HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct. For interested applicants, you may send your CV to
Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS) is an innovation hub within Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) that contributes to its mission of ensuring that everyone has a decent place to live in. The purpose of TCIS is to continue influencing the market actors such as private companies, public officials, civil society, consumers, and households; to support scalable and affordable housing solutions through their products and services. The Manager, MEAL TCIS, is expected to be a major contributor to the TCIS regional operations team in South Asia ensuring smooth implementation of ongoing program activities. The Manager will serve as a subject matter expert to technical staff around monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL). This includes facilitating and contributing to program design processes, supporting MEAL related aspects of project development and implementation, coordinating operationalization of program theories of change, results frameworks, data quality assurance, reporting (e.g. donor reports, GMT, TCIS, etc.) and leading of learning initiatives including leading after action reviews (AARs) of interventions, facilitating quarterly, semi-annual, and annual portfolio reviews, and organizing project and program evaluations. Additionally, the Manager, MEAL TCIS will ensure collaboration with the Associate Director, MEAL, under dotted line management, and will contribute an agreed percentage of time to global MEAL activities such as globally focused evaluations and research, learning, and capacity building initiatives. The Manager, MEAL TCIS will also contribute to regionalization initiatives and participate in activities and initiatives to build the capacity of the Habitat network in MEAL for market systems programming. This position may be based in the Chennai, India. Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the country without sponsorship. The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract of 2 years that is subject to renewal depending on the availability of the funds, and a local country-based compensation package. Essential Duties MEAL Systems and Program Support Lead the sub-regional team in the analysis of housing systems (including through housing ecosystem assessments), including constraints, root causes, and opportunities and the development of program strategies, theories of change, and systems change pathways. Coordinate the development and implementation of MEAL operational frameworks with technical specialists (MEAL plans, results frameworks, monitoring plans, indicators, and learning frameworks) for activities, projects, and programs. Lead the sub-regional team in developing and/or reviewing data collection tools and methods for adequate monitoring and evaluation of project and program performance. Support the regional team in data collection based upon pre-designed frameworks, tools, and indicators. Lead the development and implementation of project and program evaluations, including through identification and management of consultants and independent evaluators. Lead the team in developing practices of accountability, including ensuring the participation of diverse stakeholders in intervention design, implementation, and assessment; avoiding extractive evidence-gathering processes; and ensuring a consideration of aspects related to transparency, safeguarding, and sustainability throughout the program and project cycle. Travel regularly to program sites to provide the above-mentioned support. Strategy, Reviews and Reporting Provide guidance on the strategic planning processes, including the development of needs assessment research, the identification of constraints and root causes, and the creation of various types of theories of change. Lead regular after-action reviews of interventions and activities to capture lessons learned. Facilitate regular quarterly, semi-annual, and annual project and program portfolio reviews and provide feedback related to the strategy. Coordinate development, review, and submission of internal monthly and quarterly project reports as well as external donor reports as required. Develop and manage tools to capture, track, and report relevant indicators including GMT and other HFHI and donor-specific indicators. Global Initiatives and Continuous Improvement Support MEAL activities such as globally focused evaluations and research, learning, and capacity building initiatives. Collaborate with the Terwilliger Centers global and regional MEAL teams in Asia, Africa, and Latin America to share best practices and foster organizational learning. Effectively synthesize and communicate monitoring and evaluation findings and other lessons learned with internal and external audiences while facilitating a culture of accountability and learning. Lead the process of identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions for challenges in MEAL, as well as recommendations for improvements. Define processes and templates. Regionalization Contribute to select initiatives under regionalization to build the capacity of the network in MEAL for market systems. Liaise with national and regional organizations to understand MEAL needs and conduct capacity building workshops. Share best practices and frameworks from within the Terwilliger Center across the network. Participate in relevant communities of practice and collaborate with counterparts within the Habitat network as required. Support Resource Mobilization Lead technical input and review submitted proposals and/or concepts notes to ensure that proposed activities and programs align with markets systems and HFHI standard MEAL systems. Education Minimum Requirements: Bachelors Degree (Masters Degree preferred) in social science, international development, economics, business, or related field. Years Of Related Experience Ten to fifteen years of related experience in program management and developing, implementing, and managing MEAL systems. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Practical field-based experience in developing and conducting monitoring and evaluation tools, including indicator development, data collection instruments, and field data collection (including mobile and remote data collection) for both qualitative and quantitative data. Strong quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis skills and expertise. Experience with statistical software packages (e.g. Stata, SAS, SPSS or R) and/or qualitative data analysis software (e.g. MaxQDA, NVivo, or AtlasTI). Strong computer skills, experience in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other database software required. Experience using innovative participatory approaches to monitoring, evaluation, and research Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Strong facilitating and influencing skills Strong business planning skills Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, a proven ability to mentor staff, and demonstrated experience collaborating with different types of partners from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Outstanding written and oral English communication skills in particular the ability to write clearly, succinctly and engagingly about technical subjects. Preferred Requirements Knowledge of and experience with housing systems, market systems development, small and growing business development, and/or financial inclusion programming Familiarity with the debates and publications that shape systemic MEAL, including change pathways, DCED Standards, etc. Demonstrated organizational and multitasking abilities along with attention to details. Experience leading capacity development workshops and trainings. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Works well in a dynamic environment with limited resources; Prioritizes tasks and redirects work effort in response to new opportunities. Able to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships in a federated network; Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to approach a problem from multiple perspectives Works well in teams, especially in diverse and multi-cultural contexts Excellent communication skills in Tamil, Hindi, and/or other regional languages Innovative, growth mindset with a demonstrated sense of curiosity; Takes the initiative and being results-oriented in organizational performance. Travel Expectations International and Domestic 50% Active Support Of HFHI Values Humility We are part of something bigger than ourselves Courage We do whats right, even when it is difficult or unpopular Accountability We take personal responsibility for Habitats mission Safeguarding HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanitys code of conduct. For interested applicants, you may send your CV to applications.mealmanager @ gmail . com. Show more Show less