Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Assistant

BACKGROUND   The Lebanon Industry Value Chain Development (LIVCD) ,originally a five year project,  has received a sixteen month extension up to January 2019, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented under the leadership of DAI Global LLC (DAI). The LIVCD project aims to increase the competitiveness of selected value chains, expand the number of Micro and Small and Medium Enterprises that can compete in selected markets, improve linkages between those firms and other actors throughout the value chain, increase the gross value of products and services in local and export markets, and expand exports.     OBJECTIVES   The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning –MEL- Assistant will be responsible for maintaining and implementing M&E processes and practices.   SPECIFIC TASKS Conduct data collection and data entry (attend training sessions and related events when necessary). Review grants/activities M&E plans, and ensure data collection for applicable indicators. Generate grants indicators’ results Work closely with the M&E team   QUALIFICATIONS   A minimum of 2 years of relevant international experience in monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management in developing country contexts. Familiar with M&E systems of USAID funding agricultural value chain projects is preferred Excellent computer skills Fluency in English  and Arabic is required   Supervision The MEL Officer will report to MEL Manager