ABOUT THE TASK

To work for Save the Children is to make a difference. As an employee at Save the Children, you know that your work contributes to making the world a better place för children and young people, and you are surrounded by dedicated colleagues who share common values. With us, you have the opportunity to be challenged and develop.

The role is placed in the Knowledge and Method development Support Section within the International Program Department. It requires close collaboration with Thematic Advisors, Program and Portfolio Managers, and Sida Partnership Manager. The main responsibility is the implementation of a comprehensive MEAL system in a multi-country Save the Children child rights and civil society program.

The program is managed through a clear focus on results and the role is central for Save the Children to direct and resource support to country offices and partners who needs it the most.

The MEAL Manager is expected to deliver on a global MEAL plan. In this work it is important to determine appropriate methods and tools across the program cycle, as well as record MEAL-information from baseline to program end. Moreover, to assess, capture and communicate progress as well as challenges to reach goals is important for this role.  

ARE YOU OUR NEW COLLEAGUE?

To succeed in the role, we expect applicants to have the following qualifications:

• Candidate’s Degree (or higher) in international relations, political science, sociology, or equivalent experience in other relevant area.

• At least 4 years of MEAL and programming experience within the international aid sector

• Operational and technical experience from implementing MEAL systems in programming within areas Child Rights, Gender Equality, Civil Society Strengthening, and/or Environment & Climate

• Experience from development contexts

• Experience and implementing results-based management and monitoring systems, including baselines, data collection and analysis

• Experience from implementing learning agendas during and from development programs

• Experience from qualitative and quantitative evaluation design and data analysis techniques.

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.

• English, verbal and written

• Understanding of a Human Rights-based approach and gender and intersectionality

Preferred experiences are:

• Master’s Degree in international relations, political science, sociology, or equivalent experience in other relevant area.

• Experience from conducting research

• Experience from MEAL and results-based management capacity building of professionals

• Worked in the countries where Save the Children works

• Experience of promoting quality and impact through cross-cutting area: gender equality and intersectionality and environment

• Experience from MEAL management in multi-country program

• Other languages as Swedish, French and Spanish

• Proficiency in relevant data collection and analysis software and digital tools

Personal competencies that are important for the role are: well-strukturerad, results-oriented, analytical, and curious

At Save the Children, we are proud of our shared values that unite and guide us in our important work. 

DOES IT SOUND INTERESTING?

The role is a permanent position with a 6 month probationary period. The role is at our office in Alvik. Here you will find information about our employment conditions. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruiting manager Petra Strader, on petra.strader@rb.se, +46 708 438 349. We look forward to receiving your application by 27 januari 2026

As we have an anonymous recruitment process, we ask you not to provide personal information when answering any selection questions. We only use CVs and not personal letters in the application. Please also remember not to name attached files with personal data. As part of our recruitment process, we may use tests in the selection process to ensure a more objective and inclusive recruitment process.

Union representatives:
Unionen: Edvin Arnby Machata, edvin.arnby-machata@rb.se
Akademikerföreningen: Sebastian Derle, sebastian.derle@rb.se

Save the Children should reflect the equality we work for in society and strive for diversity and differences. Therefore, we welcome a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences in this recruitment. Save the Children is careful to be a safe workplace for children and adults and asks for an extract from the criminal record in connection with employment. Final candidates will also be screened against the EU sanctions list. Final candidates will also be screened against the EU sanctions list. All employees are expected to follow our important guidelines on safety and security for all, as well as our values and ethical guidelines. Read more about these important guidelines, HERE.