MEAL Advisor (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning)
Location
Herzogenaurach | Germany
Job description
Disclaimer: This job opportunity is associated with the adidas Foundation gGmbH and subject to their terms & conditions. adidas AG is not connected with this position and the career site of adidas AG is used solely as a platform for external publication and submission of applications. adidas Foundation gGmbH independently manages the hiring process.
ABOUT USWelcome to the adidas Foundation! We are an independent nonprofit organization with the mission to harness the transformative power of sport to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges worldwide. As an initiative launched by adidas AG in Herzogenaurach, we believe in the unparalleled ability of sport to unite communities and drive positive change in the face of global issues such as conflict, inequality, discrimination, and climate change. Envisioning a world where everyone has access to the life-changing benefits of sport and physical activity, the adidas Foundation strives to create a brighter future for both people and the planet. Through direct action, capacity building, and advocacy, we collaborate with like-minded partners across the globe to bring our vision to life. Learn more about us here !
FUNDING & IMPACT
While maintaining a strong connection with adidas AG, our primary funding source, we operate with full autonomy to strategically allocate resources toward fulfilling our charitable mission. We drive impactful initiatives, including grants for nonprofit organizations worldwide, support local projects aligned with our mission and empower social entrepreneurs through grants and seed funding. Our collaborations with essential service providers guarantee the successful execution of initiatives, ranging from refurbishing community football pitches to conducting impact assessments. Our local initiatives in the greater Nuremberg area serve as a launching pad for global expansion, empowering communities around the world. Additionally, we actively contribute to research and advocacy efforts, furthering our overarching goals. By offering expertise and support to stakeholders within the sport-for-good sector, we foster collaboration and collective progress towards achieving our mission.
JOIN OUR TEAM
As the adidas Foundation is celebrating its first year of operations, we are building our team to drive great impact. If you are passionate about leveraging sport for positive change and want to be part of a dynamic organization committed to making a difference, consider joining the adidas Foundation. Together, we can create a world where the transformative power of sport is accessible to all, changing lives and shaping a better future for generations to come.
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MEAL ADVISOR - ADIDAS FOUNDATION (M/F/D)
As Advisor for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) at the adidas Foundation, you play a key role in the design and implementation of our MEAL framework, supporting the alignment of organizational reporting with the adidas Foundation's multi-year strategy, fostering impactful and adaptable MEAL approaches in diverse global contexts. Their responsibilities extend to the development of MEAL tools and methods, overseeing and facilitating smooth grant management, and supporting program performance monitoring and evaluation with a focus on best practices and continuous improvement. They will further contribute to building a culture of learning and innovation through essential training, content creation, and dissemination, thus contributing to evidence-based decision making and enhancing the outcome of our charitable endeavours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in overall global framework design, planning, and execution globally, collaborating with the Head of MEAL and the team, ensuring alignment of organizational reporting with the adidas Foundation’s multi-year strategy and contribution to tailored reports for donors
- Develop and implement MEAL tools and methods, including the processing and analysis of data, and effectively monitor and evaluate MEAL strategies to ensure impactful and adaptable approaches towards diverse local contexts worldwide
- Facilitate smooth grant management processes by establishing connections between program, finance, tech, and administrative functions and effectively communicate to the relevant stakeholders for successful grant implementation
- Support global program monitoring and evaluation by developing robust theories of change and MEAL frameworks, aligned with best practices, regulations, testing new tools and approaches,processing qualitative and quantitative data for more effective strategies
- Conduct essential training for project staff, partners, and the programs team, ensuring alignment of programs and goals and fostering a shared understanding of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning principles
- Coordinate the creation and distribution of learning content for the organization's monitored and evaluated work and educate internal teams on evidence-based approaches, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
- Develop, maintain and provide training on grant management planning tools, with focus on continuously identifying areas for improvement
- Manage project performance monitoring activities and systems and liase with multiple stakeholders for efficient and timely data collection, validation, reporting, and distribution across diverse cultural contexts
- Conduct regular and ad-hoc data analysis in collaboration with internal teams to develop detailed reports on progress and impact for continuous learning
Key Relationships:
- adidas Foundation’s Head of MEAL, MEAL team, Managing Director, department heads and broader team
- Program Partners, Community Representatives
- Non-Profit Organizations, Coalitions and Associations
- Funders & donors
- External vendors and consultants
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A results driven and self-motivated team player with compassion, integrity, trust, and perseverance, with a strong desire to work in a hands-on startup environment
- Experienced with MEAL approaches, tools, and methods for grantmaking across a diverse global portfolio, demonstrating knowledge of best practices in adapting MEAL approaches to diverse local contexts worldwide
- Proficient in developing and maintaining grants management tools, identifying improvements, and supporting the creation and implementation of Theory of Change and MEAL frameworks, with the ability to develop and test new methods
- Holds an extensive analytical skills for end-to-end processing of diverse qualitative and quantitative data, effectively visualizing complex information.
- Proficient in developing and disseminating learning content and facilitating MEAL training for project staff, internal teams and partners
- Strong organizational, time management and coordination skills, efficiently managing global project performance monitoring
- Strong English written and verbal communication and presentation skills, tailored for various audiences. Additional language skills a value-add benefit
- A strong collaborator displaying sound judgment, tact, humility and discretion in building trust-based relationships across diverse communities and stakeholders. Culturally savvy with extensive interpersonal skills, committed to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Requisite Education and Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience (e.g., Social Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent)
- Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in implementing and overseeing global Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) frameworks, preferably in a global grantmaking and capacity-building context
- Evidence of specialization in sports-for-good, sustainability and/or international development related topics is benefical
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YOUR FUTURE WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Experience and thrive in a dynamic, true startup environment and be part of building a non-profit organization from day one
- Competitive compensation in line with industry standards for the non-profit sector
- Flexible work arrangements (based on 35 hours) with up to 80% remote work
- Annual leave in line with common practices & opportunity of up to 30 days' working from elsewhere across the EU and country of citizenship (based on individual work permit)
- Perks include commuter support, health & wellness benefits and individual professional development opportunities
- Continual enhancement of benefits during and beyond 2024
Please note that relocation, visa sponsorship and permanent cross-border employment are currently not possible.
APPLY TODAYBelieve you are a great fit for our team? We're excited to hear from you! Please submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you'd love to join us and the adidas Foundation and how you can contribute to our mission. We can't wait to review your application and create a better world through the power of sport together!
Disclaimer: This job opportunity is associated with the adidas Foundation gGmbH and subject to their terms & conditions. adidas AG is not connected with this position and the career site of adidas AG is used solely as a platform for external publication and submission of applications. adidas Foundation gGmbH independently manages the hiring process.
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